🪜 Ladder Safety

Falls from ladders are one of the leading causes of serious workplace injury, yet nearly all of them are preventable. This free Ladder Safety course teaches you how to choose, inspect, set up and climb ladders safely — covering ladder types and duty ratings, pre-use inspection, the 4-to-1 angle rule, three points of contact, the differences between stepladders, extension and fixed ladders, and the leading causes of ladder falls and how to prevent them. It is aligned with OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 (construction), 1910.23 (general industry) and the ANSI ASC A14 ladder standards. The course is organized into 6 modules and ends with a final exam (pass mark 80%). It is free, awareness-level training designed for anyone who uses ladders at work and needs a practical, working understanding of ladder safety.

What you'll learn

• Ladder types and duty ratings — stepladder, extension, fixed and platform
• Selecting the right ladder and inspecting it before every use
• Correct setup and the 4-to-1 angle rule
• Safe climbing and three points of contact
• Stepladders, extension ladders and fixed-ladder systems
• Ladder-fall causes and how to prevent them

Learning objectives

• Identify ladder types (stepladder, extension, fixed, platform) and read duty ratings IAA to III
• Select the right ladder for the height, task and environment
• Carry out a pre-use inspection and tag out defective ladders
• Set up a ladder using the 4:1 angle rule and secure it correctly
• Climb safely using three points of contact and avoid overreaching
• Recognise the leading causes of ladder falls and choose safer alternatives