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Last Update: April 28, 2025

Course Completion Notice: To complete the course and download your certificate, you must view all content, pass all quizzes, and succeed in the final exam. Multiple attempts are allowed for quizzes and the final exam.

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Ladder Safety

Training Package

Each participant enrolled in the online training will need to successfully complete the following:

  1. Modules 1-5
  2. Complete a final Assessment of Ladder Safety and receive a minimum score of 80% on the quiz in order to successfully pass the course.

Course Description

Ladders are used daily in most workplaces. It is important for employees to understand the duties associated when using a ladder- how to work safely on the ladder, understanding the adequate set up and inspection before use. Quizzes are included in the course to ensure learning concepts are understood.

This course is intended to provide all employees, and management increase their knowledge in ladder awareness in the workplace. Ladder inspection, types of ladders and their uses as well as storage and maintenance will be taught in this course.

It is important to note that this course is not intended to provide training on construction specific issues, but rather provide ladder safety awareness and basic understanding on the uses. Each workplace must still provide site specific training to all employees, where applicable.

Target Audience:

  1. Personnel at work or home who use ladders on a daily basis
  2. Management who are required to train personnel with the use of ladder safety

Completion of the course will provide participants with the knowledge of:

  1. Understand the different uses of ladders made from various materials
  2. Understand how to inspect a ladder
  3. Understand how to select the correct ladder (height and material) for the job
  4. Know how to set up a ladder correctly
  5. Know how to work safely on a ladder
  6. Know how to store and maintain a ladder
  7. Find additional information on ladder safety

Prerequisite:

None.

Course Duration:

This course is designed to be completed within 45 minutes; however, participants are able to complete the course within any time length they desire.

Benefits of Online Training with Safety First Consulting:

  1. Support available 24/7
  2. Can be completed at home, work or anywhere with internet accessibility.
  3. Certificate received upon completion of every course.

Registration:

Registration for this course can be completed online at https://safetyfirstconsulting.ca/workplace-health-and-safety-training-programs/ or by contacting our online registration service at info@safetyfirstconsulting.ca or calling 905-669-5444

Computer Requirements:

Google Chrome is recommended.

Course Content

  • Ladder Safety
      • User Acceptance
        • Disclaimer and Acceptance

        • Disclaimer and Acceptance


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      • Introduction
        • Welcome

        • Table of Contents

        • Training Requirements

        • Legislation

        • Learning Objectives

      • Introduction to Ladder Safety
        • Choosing the Right Ladder

        • Types of Ladders

        • Choosing a Ladder Length

        • Choosing the Minimum Ladder Length

        • Make Sure Ladder is at A Safe Angle

        • Types of Materials

        • Types of Materials – Wood Ladders

        • Types of Materials – Aluminum Ladders

        • Types of Material – FibreGlass Ladders

        • Module 1: Introduction to Ladder Safety


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      • How to Inspect a Ladder
        • Inspection

        • General Procedures

        • Ladder Use

        • Module 2: How to Inspect a Ladder


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      • Setting Up Different Ladders
        • Setting Up Ladders

        • Module 3: Setting Up Ladders


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      • Safe Ladder Use
        • Safe Ladder Use

        • Module 4: Safe Ladder Use


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      • Storage and Maintenance
        • Storage

        • Module 5: Storage and Maintenance


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      • Ladder Safety – Final Exam
        • Ladder Safety – Final Exam


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Last Update: April 28, 2025

Course Completion Notice: To complete the course and download your certificate, you must view all content, pass all quizzes, and succeed in the final exam. Multiple attempts are allowed for quizzes and the final exam.

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FAQ

  • Training is required for persons working with or around a ladder or performing related work, for example, roofers, painters, builders or anyone at home using a personal ladder. It is important to note that this course is not intended to provide training on construction-specific issues, but rather to provide ladder safety awareness and a basic understanding of their uses. Each workplace must still provide site-specific training to all employees, where applicable.

  • Our training course is designed to teach workers about a variety of ladders, including wooden, aluminum and fibreglass. It is important to note that this course is not intended to provide training on construction-specific issues, but rather to provide ladder safety awareness and a basic understanding of their uses. Each workplace must still provide site-specific training to all employees, where applicable.

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