This eLearning is designed for anyone who works with ladders, at all levels, across all workplace sectors. This program provides a practical introduction to working safely with a variety of ladders used in the workplace and provides a thorough understanding of ladder use and practice. This program also addresses:

• The basics of ladder safety, with a focus on rights, roles and responsibilities of workplace parties and regulatory requirements in different sectors
• Ladder types and specifications, safety precautions and best practices in use of ladders
• Common ladder hazards and controls through a review of hierarchy of controls and use of Personal Protective Equipment
• The inspection, storage and maintenance of ladders

By the end of this eLearning module, you will be able to:

• Describe the basics of ladder safety, with a focus as to rights, roles and responsibilities of workplace parties and regulatory requirements in different sectors
• State ladder types and specifications, safety precautions and best practices in use of ladders
• Identify common ladder hazards and controls through a review of hierarchy of controls and use of Personal Protective Equipment
• Describe the inspection, storage and maintenance of ladders

This training is suitable for all sectors.

This course is also available to upload onto your own Learning Management System. For more information, please contact elearning@pshsa.ca.