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Ladder Safety 101: Choosing and Inspecting Ladders for Construction

Get insights on selecting and inspecting ladders for safe construction work to prevent falls and electrocution.

Individual course 0.02 CE credits 9 min

About this course

Can you imagine what would happen if you were on a metal ladder and it touched a live wire? You could be electrocuted! What if a tall ladder was not secured properly while you were climbing it? You could fall! Different types of ladders have different uses and safety practices. Take this course to learn how to select and inspect ladders so that you can work safely. This course is ideal for all construction workers.

What you will learn

 Recognize when to use different types of ladders;

 Recall how to inspect ladders prior to use

Regulations and board approvals

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1060