Workplace Safety: Using Ladders Safely Training Course

Learn how to select, inspect, and use ladders safely while complying with OSHA requirements and reducing the risk of falls and ladder-related injuries.

Training Objectives

Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand OSHA ladder safety regulations and requirements
• Identify different ladder types and their intended uses
• Select the appropriate ladder based on task requirements, weight capacity, and materials
• Apply the 3 Points of Contact principle when climbing and descending ladders
• Recognize common ladder hazards and unsafe practices
• Inspect ladders before use to identify defects and damage
• Reduce the risk of falls, overreaching, and improper ladder use
• Promote safer workplace practices when working at height

Course Overview

Ladders are among the most commonly used tools in workplaces across nearly every industry. While they may appear simple to use, improper ladder selection, setup, or climbing techniques can quickly result in serious injuries.

Have you ever stood on the top step of a ladder for "just a few seconds" to finish a task? Many workplace accidents occur because workers underestimate the risks associated with ladder use. Understanding how to choose the right ladder and use it correctly is essential for maintaining a safe work environment.

The Workplace Safety: Using Ladders Safely Training Course provides employees with practical guidance on ladder safety fundamentals, OSHA requirements, and best practices for preventing falls. Participants will learn how ladder type, material, height, and weight ratings influence safety and performance in different work environments.

This training explores the most common ladder types used in workplaces and explains how to safely inspect, position, climb, and work from ladders. Learners will also gain a deeper understanding of ladder materials, load capacities, and environmental factors that can affect ladder safety.

Topics covered include:

• Types of ladders and their applications
• Ladder materials and duty ratings
• Safe ladder setup and positioning
• The 3 Points of Contact principle
• Ladder inspection procedures
• Common ladder hazards
• OSHA ladder safety requirements
• Fall prevention best practices

Whether employees work in construction, maintenance, manufacturing, warehousing, facilities management, or general industry settings, this course provides practical knowledge that helps reduce injuries and improve workplace safety.

This program is available with Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Creole, Croatian, French, Korean, Kurdish, Nepali, Spanish, Swahili, and Vietnamese closed captions.

Compliance Standards & Regulations

This course references the following standards and regulations:

• OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 – Ladders
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22(d) – Walking-Working Surfaces
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 – Ladders
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.145 – Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags

Key Benefits

• Supports OSHA ladder safety compliance
• Helps reduce fall-related injuries and incidents
• Reinforces proper ladder selection and inspection procedures
• Improves employee awareness of ladder hazards
• Promotes safer work practices at height
• Suitable for a wide range of industries and job roles
• Provides practical, real-world ladder safety guidance

Who Should Take This Course?

This training is ideal for:

• Construction workers
• Maintenance personnel
• Facilities teams
• Manufacturing employees
• Warehouse workers
• General industry employees
• Supervisors and managers
• Safety professionals
• Anyone who uses ladders in the workplace

Course Details

Course Length: 10 Minutes

SKU: AT107

Languages: English, Spanish, French, and additional subtitle options

Includes:

• Downloadable participant guide
• Streaming video training
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Compatible With:

• Most Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Hosted online training platform

Year Produced: 2024

Video Streaming Licensing Options

The pricing displayed above applies to the hosted video-streaming option and includes access for the selected number of learners based on the license tier selected.

Included with Your License

• Hosted video-streaming access
• Downloadable participant guide
• Closed captions (where available)
• Certificate of completion (where applicable)

Need Additional Delivery Options?

In addition to our hosted video-streaming solution, we also offer:

• SCORM course packages for LMS deployment
• Classroom Video-on-Demand training packages
• Enterprise licensing solutions
• Multi-year licensing options

Additional delivery options are priced separately from the hosted video-streaming licenses displayed above.

For organizations requiring access for more than 250 learners, SCORM deployment, classroom training packages, or enterprise licensing solutions, please contact us for a custom quote.