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Ladders: Safe Use

This course has been discontinued and is no longer available.
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Product ID
smaxladd
Training Time ?
30 to 45 minutes
Language(s)
English
Video Format
Standard Definition
Required Plugins
MasteryNet Player
Lesson Interactions
13
Quiz Questions
22
Closed Captioning
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Overview

In this ladder safety training course you will learn basic safety when using a ladder. You will learn how to safely position, climb, and inspect a ladder. You will learn how to carry a ladder and be able to identify it's capacity. In ladder safety training you will learn how to select the proper ladder for the job. The "3-point" climb technique and "belt buckle rule" are also covered in this ladder safety training course.

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  • Install on any SCORM LMS
  • Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
  • Print certificate and wallet card
  • You have 30 days to complete the course
Audience

For all workers who may use a ladder on or off the job.

Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
  • Basic Ladder Safety Concepts
  • Basic Ladder Safety Concepts (2)
  • Ladder Inspection
  • Safely Moving Ladders
  • Metal Ladder Safety
  • Safe Climbing - Buddy System
  • 3 Point Climb Technique and The Belt Buckle Rule
  • Safe Climbing With Tools
  • Avoiding Fall-Related Injuries
  • Responding To an Accident
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
  • Recognize safe capacity and positioning of a ladder.
    • Recognize the meaning of the 4:1 ratio for ladders.
    • Identify the correct amount of overlap when using extension ladders.
    • Identify where to find safe capacity and positioning information for various types of ladders.
  • Use the proper techniques for ladder inspection and set-up.
    • Identify how to properly inspect ladders.
    • Recognize proper positioning to ensure safe ladder use.
    • Identify potential hazards that may be encountered when using ladders.
    • Identify proper methods of ladder transportation and set-up.
  • Identify safe procedures for climbing ladders.
    • Recognize safe ladder climbing procedures.
    • Identify precautions to take when climbing ladders
  • Identify proper responses to fall-related accidents.
    • Identify proper responses you should take if you fall from a ladder.
    • Identify proper responses you should take if another person has fallen from a ladder.

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