This topic focuses on the basics of ladder use, categorizations, and different types commonly found on jobsites. Participants learn the importance of pre-use inspections and the key areas to examine during an inspection. Through an interactive VR simulation, participants practice conducting inspections of an A-Frame ladder and identifying potential safety hazards linked to different ladder components.
Learning Objectives:
• Describe the fundamentals of ladder usage.
• List the different categories and types of ladders.
• Describe how to perform pre-use ladder inspections and their importance.
• Identify potential safety hazards on various ladder components.
OSHA General Industry Standard: 1910.23, 1910.30 & industry best practices.
OSHA Construction Standards: 1910.1053, .1060, 1926.1053(b)(15), & industry best practices.