Certified Ladder Safety & Inspection Training Technician

Course Description

The purpose of this class is to teach the student how to properly use and inspect ladders.

Regulatory Compliance
This course gives references to state-specific regulations (if applicable), Fed/OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X, and ANSI A14.1, A14.2, A14.5 standards.

OSHA Training Requirement
OSHA states 1926.1060(a): “The employer shall provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways, as necessary. The program shall enable each employee to recognize hazards related to ladders and stairways, and shall train each employee in the procedures to be followed to minimize these hazards.”

Program Agenda

Inspection Guidelines

Checklists

Ladder Safety Procedures

Definitions

ANSI Standard Ladder Specifications

Properties of Wood

Wood Ladder Inspections

Wood Ladder Inspection Checklist

Metal Ladder Inspection Checklist

Fiberglass Ladder Inspection Checklist

Storage and Transport of Ladders

Use of Ladders

Ladder Reference Guides

Learning Outcomes

Identify common ladder hazards and understand OSHA ladder safety requirements.

Select the correct type of ladder for specific workplace tasks and environments.

Demonstrate proper ladder setup, usage techniques, and safe climbing practices.

Conduct ladder inspections and recognize damage, defects, and conditions that require removal from service.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

General Industry and Construction Managers and Workers

Building Contractors

Safety, Health, and Environmental Professionals

Site Safety Committees

Building Inspectors

Training Managers

Industrial Hygienists