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Ladder Safety for Construction, Parts 1-2

This Ladder Safety for Construction course, which takes just 27 minutes to complete, is your go-to resource for mastering ladder safety on construction sites. We’ve designed it to be straightforward and practical, giving you all the essentials to keep yourself and your team safe.

From understanding OSHA regulations to selecting the right ladder for each task, this course covers it all. You'll learn how to set up and maintain ladders correctly, avoiding common pitfalls that can lead to accidents. We dive into real-world scenarios and provide practical tips that you can immediately apply on the job.

Whether you're a seasoned pro or new to ladder work, this course offers valuable insights to enhance your safety practices and ensure you meet industry standards. It’s all about making ladder safety simple and effective, so you can focus on getting the job done right.

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Learning Objectives

Learn the fundamental principles of ladder safety, including selecting the right type of ladder for the task and ensuring it meets OSHA standards.
Recognize common hazards such as ladder instability, improper positioning, and environmental risks like uneven surfaces or weather conditions.
Gain knowledge on how to properly set up ladders, conduct pre-use inspections, and identify defects or damage that could lead to accidents.
Learn safe climbing techniques and best practices for using ladders, including maintaining three points of contact and avoiding overreaching.

Understand the importance of maintaining ladders in good condition and storing them properly to extend their service life and ensure ongoing safety.
Ensure compliance with OSHA's ladder safety guidelines, minimizing risks and promoting a safe construction worksite.
Learn how to respond to ladder-related emergencies, including first aid and reporting procedures for ladder accidents.

Course Outline

Ladder Safety for Construction: Selection and Inspection

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Why This Course?
3. Learning Objectives
2. Types of Ladders
1. Portable Ladders
2. Knowledge Check: Choosing Ladders
3. Safety Label Information
4. Do You Need a Ladder?

3. Inspection
1. Overall Inspection
2. Rungs, Steps and Non-slip Surfaces
3. Side Rails
4. Learning Activity: Rungs and Rails
5. Feet and Supports
6. Inspecting Extension Ladders
7. Learning Activity: Extension Ladder Inspection
8. Inspecting Stepladders
9. Learning Activity: Stepladder Inspection
10. Inspecting Platform Ladders
11. Learning Activity: Platform Ladder Inspection
12. Defective Ladders
4. 5 Conclusion
1. Summary

Ladder Safety for Construction: Setup and Use

1. Introduction
1. Welcome
2. Knowledge Check: Consequences of Misuse
3. Learning Objectives
2. Setup
1. Carrying Ladders
2. Inspect the Area Where the Ladder Will Be Used
3. Learning Activity: Inspect the Area
4. Ladder Setup Rules
5. Setting the Feet
6. Knowledge Check: Consequences of Misuse
7. Leveling the Ladder
8. Another Option for Leveling a Ladder
9. Knowledge Check: What Should You Do?
10. Setting Up Extension or Straight Ladders
11. Extension Ladder Placement
3. Verify and Secure
1. Distance from Base
2. Verify Safe Setup
3. Knowledge Check: What Went Wrong?
4. Secure the Ladder

4. Safe Use
1. Weather Considerations
2. Knowledge Check: What Went Wrong?
3. Climbing
4. Prevent Falls
5. Learning Activity: Safe Ladder Use
5. Conclusion
1. Summary

Training Process

At OSHA Outreach Courses, you can pick the course you’re interested in and start at your own pace. You have the freedom to learn from a variety of resources and in the language of your choice. Whether it’s through guides, PDFs, or eBooks, you’ll find plenty of materials to help you. Plus, you can test your understanding with sample assessments. Each topic is presented in its own class, which you can watch and learn from whenever it suits you.

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