objectivesThe Stairways and Ladders for Construction online course from OSHA Education School is an intermediate-level safety course focusing on ladder safety in adherence with OSHA regulations. The course firmly defines related industry terms and explains the broad context the need for and plans for stairway safety regulations. Participants will learn from case studies in order to apply training to real life situations. Additionally, participants will be taught the necessary tools for following safe practices while using ladders and stairways in construction work environments.
OSHA Education School’s Stairways and Ladders for Construction online training teaches a broad overview of OSHA safety requirements governing the use of stairways and ladders in a construction workplace. Because temporary stairs differ in safety concerns than ladders, participants will learn the rules governing safe use of both. Additionally, participants can expect to learn important definitions, rules, and how to choose the right ladder for different jobs. Specific course topics include the following:
General definitions of stairways and ladders
Temporary stairs
Types of ladders
Using ladders safely in the workplace
Straight and stepladders
Fixed ladders
Specific industry terms covered throughout this course include the following:
OSHA
Load capacity
Duty rating
Self-retracting lifelines
descriptionLadders and stairways are common sources of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. OSHA estimates there are more than 24,000 injuries and as many as 36 fatalities per year due to falls on stairways and ladders used in construction. Stairways and Ladders is an intermediate online Stairways and Ladders is an intermediate online safety course that focuses on ladder safety according to OSHA regulations. This course defines industry terms and explains stairway safety regulations. You will be provided with case studies in order to learn real life situations. In addition, you will be informed of the necessary tools to follow safe practices while using ladders and stairways.
You must score at least 70% to pass this OSHA training. You will be given up to THREE opportunities to pass the quizzes and final exam.
Failure to pass quizzes and the final exam will result in being locked out of this online training program, but the learner can repurchase and start back from the beginning.
Upon completing this Stairways And Ladders For Construction and the accompanying survey, you will receive an OSHA card from the provider of this OSHA training on behalf of the Department of Labor.
Students who successfully complete the program will receive a completion card issued by the U.S. Department of Labor.
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE END OF THIS TRAINING TO RECEIVE YOUR DOL CARD
outline1. Introduction
Stairways and Ladders
Objectives
Course Overview
Course Agenda
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Ladder Accidents
OSHA Citations: Stairways and Ladders
2. Definitions
Stairway and Ladder Definitions
3. Temporary Stairs
Tripping Hazards
Basic Requirements
Spiral Stairways
Stairway Handrails
4. Types of Ladders
Types of Ladders
Duty Rating
5. Using Ladders Safely
Using Ladders Safely
Protect Yourself from Injury
Top Ten Rules
Ladder Inspection
6. Straight and Stepladders
Straight Ladders: Requirements
Situational Analysis
Using Straight Ladders
Common Types of Stepladders
Using Stepladders
Situational Analysis
7. Fixed Ladders
Fixed Ladders
Fixed Ladders – Requirements
Clearances for Fixed Ladders
Towers, Water Tanks, and Chimneys
8. Final Considerations
Summary Benefits OSHA Education School’s Stairways and Ladders for Construction online training course teaches participants intermediate-level information governing the safe use of ladders and stairways on the construction worksite. Upon successful completion of this course, participants can expect to:
Know OSHA standards governing the use of stairways and ladders
Understand why OSHA’s standards exist
Be fully aware of basic stairway and ladder safety