Ladder Safety
This online engineering PDH course focuses on the safe use of stepladders and extension ladders in construction environments, emphasizing best practices to reduce falls and related injuries.
This course provides a comprehensive overview of ladder safety, including the proper selection, inspection, and usage of both step ladders and extension ladders. It discusses the associated hazards, OSHA standards, and essential safety measures to ensure a safe working environment when using ladders.
This 1 PDH online course is applicable to engineers, construction workers, and safety personnel, as well as other technical professionals who want to enhance their understanding of ladder safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
This PE continuing education course is intended to provide you with the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Knowing the definition and characteristics of stepladders and extension ladders used in construction
- Understanding the hazards associated with ladder use, including risks of falls and electrocutions
- Learning the importance of inspecting ladders for visible defects and the types of defects to look for
- Familiarizing yourself with the duty ratings and load capacities of different ladder types
- Knowing the required training for workers on safe ladder use and recognition of ladder-related hazards
- Understanding the correct practices for safe use of stepladders and extension ladders
- Learning the proper procedures for setting up and using mobile ladders safely
- Familiarizing yourself with OSHA standards and regulations related to ladder safety
- Knowing the structural requirements for job-made wooden ladders and their proper construction techniques
- Understanding the importance of maintaining good housekeeping around ladder areas to prevent accidents
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