Ladder Safety Course

Your employee training program should include the following:

• Choosing the right ladder for the job

• Assessing the area where the ladder will be used, and the condition of the floor or ground

• How to level

• Inspecting for defects

• Using ladders safely

• Dangers of overreaching

Awareness of unsafe practices such as:

• Setting ladder on boxes, steps, etc.

• Climbing with wet or greasy shoes

• Removing the safety feet

• Leaning the ladder against unstable support

Protective equipment such as fall arrest/restraint may be required in some circumstances. Specific training may be required when working at heights.