Teaching the basics of ladder health and safety can help prevent potential injuries and inform others on how to identify if a ladder is a potential risk. The Ladder Safety simulation is ideal for future employees or supervisors who will work in or around work environments that utilize ladders.
Ladder Safety
Ladder safety is a key aspect of fall prevention. According to the CDC, 81% of fall injuries, which is the leading source of fatalities among construction site workers, involve the use of ladders. As such, it’s important to remember and follow ladder safety best practices. Ladder Training isn’t considered a necessity by law, but the importance is often overlooked. The HSE recommends that anyone using ladders needs to be competent and carrying out officially certified training is one way to do this. Teaching the basics of ladder health and safety can help prevent potential injuries and inform others on how to identify if a ladder is a potential risk.
Learning Objectives
The primary goal of this course is to teach workers safe work procedures to follow when using ladders in a work environment. The user will learn:
- To identify hazards associated with ladder use
- How to select the correct ladder for the job
- How to inspect a ladder for defects
- How to practice proper safety procedures
- To see the consequences of improper actions
The Ladder Safety simulation is ideal for employees or supervisors who work in or around work environments that utilize ladders.
