Ladder & Stairway Safety Training
Preventing Slips, Trips, and Falls on the Job
Course Overview
Even the most common tools can pose serious risks if not used correctly. This Ladder and Stairway Safety course is designed to equip your workers with the knowledge to protect themselves from the frequent and often severe hazards associated with ladders and stairways on a job site.
Offered nationwide, our training focuses on practical skills that prevent accidents. We cover hazard recognition, safe work practices, and the specific employer responsibilities outlined by OSHA and ANSI standards. Upon completion, students will be able to identify and mitigate the risks of slips, trips, and falls, creating a safer work environment for everyone.
Who Should Attend?
This training is essential for any employee in the construction or general industry sector whose job requires them to use any type of ladder or stairway.
Key Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Identify the various types of stairways and ladders used on a construction site.
Describe the types of hazards (i.e., slips, trips, and falls) associated with their use.
Implement protective methods and best practices to prevent stairway and ladder hazards.
Recognize employer requirements for protecting workers from these hazards.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Our training covers a wide range of equipment and safety protocols to ensure your team is fully prepared.
Types of Ladders & Stairways Covered:
Portable Ladders: Self-supporting (stepladders) and non-self-supporting (extension ladders).
Fixed Ladders: Ladders that are an integral part of a building or structure.
Job-Made Wooden Ladders
Temporary & Permanent Stairways
Core Topic: Ladder Inspection
A crucial component of the course is learning how to properly inspect a ladder before each use. We also cover the critical question:
What does OSHA require if a ladder fails inspection? If a ladder is found to be defective, it must be immediately tagged with "Dangerous, Do Not Use" (or similar language) and removed from service for repair or destruction.
Training Materials:
Our course utilizes official OSHA Fact Sheets, instructor-led presentations, and knowledge checks to ensure a thorough and effective learning experience.
Course Details
Course Length: 2-4 hours. The duration is flexible and can be customized to be site-specific, focusing on the types of ladders your employees use most.
Instructor-to-Student Ratio: 1:25
Governing Standards: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 & ANSI A14.1, A14.2, A14.5
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