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Ladder Safety Training Program

Provinces across Canada regulate the use of ladders in all workplaces because the improper use of a ladder could cause significant injuries.

Anyone who uses a ladder must comply and obtain the necessary training in order to:

• Reduce or eliminate worker injuries
• Avoid worker compensation premiums

The program complies with all the necessary regulations and is produced in order to accommodate various learning styles filled with graphics and video to make it easy to understand, memorable and accurate.

Modules

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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All our Online Courses comply with legislation in all Provinces of Canada. No matter where you are in Canada, you will be certified once you have successfully completed your online course.

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