Hazard Identification and Control
- Potential Hazards
- Common Causes of Accidents
Ladder Selection
- Ladder selection process
- Ladder grades
- Types of ladders
Inspection Procedures
- Inspection Items
- Ladder markings
Safe Ladder Setup and Use
- Personal factors affecting user
- Personal Protection Equipment
- High traffic areas and environmental conditions
- Proper setup
- Climbing and descending
Proper Care, Transportation and Storage
- Proper care
- Transporting ladders
- Storage
At the conclusion of the training session participants will:
- Understand the different applications of ladders and the importance of proper selection.
- Know how to safely setup and use a ladder.
- Know how to inspect, store, maintain and properly care for ladders.
- Understand safe methods of climbing and descending ladders.
- Know how to identify hazards associated with ladder use.
- Be able to recommend hazard controls for the safe use of ladders in the workplace.
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