Did you know that ladders have been around for approximately 10,000 years? With the increased variations and sizes of different ladders comes an increase in ladder hazards. It is vital to understand the different qualities, weight restrictions, and safety procedures for each type of ladder your employees need to use. Providing ladder safety training helps prepare them to be safe on and around ladders. Our OSHA-compliant ladder safety training helps your employees understand proper ladder selection, appropriate use of personal protection equipment (PPE), ladder maintenance, and more.
Although ladders can be found on nearly every job site, that doesn’t mean that proper ladder safety training is completed often enough. Next to bigger and more complicated equipment, it’s easy to overlook the hazards that come with working around ladders. Ladder safety is not just about safety on the ladder, but safety precautions for the area below the ladder as well. The following articles give you a taste of what is found in our training. Read up to refresh your knowledge or learn new ways to stay safe while working on ladders.
Most ladder-related injuries and deaths reported annually are caused by improper use and negligence. Ladder safety comes down to more than just being careful about your foot placement. Your employees need to understand proper ladder selection, inspection, and maintenance as well. OSHA regulations require employers to provide ladder safety training for employees who come into contact with ladders on the job. Our easy-to-understand format helps make sure your employees retain the knowledge provided in our training. This user-friendly experience ensures you’ll be compliant with OSHA regulations as well.