tairways and ladders are among the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), there were 161 workplace fatalities related to ladder use in 2020, including 105 deaths from portable ladders and 5 from fixed ladders. That same year, 22,710 nonfatal ladder-related injuries resulted in at least one day away from work. The highest injury rates occurred in installation, maintenance, and repair (5,790 injuries), construction and extraction (5,370 injuries), and service occupations (3,160 injuries). Most of these incidents were preventable through proper training, safe work practices, and compliance with safety standards.
This course is designed to provide both employers and employees with the essential knowledge to safely use portable ladders, fixed ladders, and stairways on the job.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
| ID | Objective |
|---|---|
| TO 1.0 | Achieve a minimum score of 70% on the final course assessment. |
| LO 1.1.1 | Describe the various types of portable ladders. |
| LO 1.2.1 | Discuss the general requirements for using portable ladders. |
| LO 1.2.2 | Explain the three-point-control method for climbing ladders safely. |
| LO 1.2.3 | Identify and describe how to determine the correct angle for ladder placement. |
| LO 1.3.1 | Describe general safety requirements for stairways during and after construction. |
| LO 1.3.2 | Explain stair rail, handrail, and mid-rail design and safety requirements. |
Key: Terminal Objective (TO), Learning Objective (LO)