Course Description
Falls from ladders are among the most common causes of occupational fatalities and serious injuries in construction. This course focuses on preventing accidents when using stairways and ladders, detailing proper inspection techniques, setup guidelines, load capacity calculations, and active climbing rules.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
- Apply standard safety requirements for stairways on construction sites
- Inspect ladders for cracks, rust, loose bolts, and structural flaws
- Calculate appropriate setup angles (the 4-to-1 ratio rule)
- Understand load capacity limits and safety classifications of ladders
- Detail the Three Points of Contact rule for climbing
Course Outline
Module 1: Stairway Design and Construction Safety Standards
Module 2: Types of Ladders and Selection Guidelines
Module 3: Safe Setups, Placements, and Angles
Module 4: Ladder Inspections, Maintenance, and Repairs