10 Ladder Safety Training Courses

1. Ladder Safety

Through SC Training (formerly EdApp)’s Ladder Safety training course, your workers will learn how to mitigate the risks of working with ladders. It includes two short but informative lessons. The first lesson will introduce how to conduct “pre-checks” on the ladder and the location where you will use it. The second one will then provide practical tips on how to properly and safely use a ladder. Even though this course is brief, the knowledge your workers will gain from this course will make them confident in using ladders in the workplace.

You can take this course from SC Training (formerly EdApp)’s course library, which you can then easily share among your workers. You also have the option to customize it by adding more lessons like reminders or guidelines, which is made easy using SC Training (formerly EdApp)’s intuitive authoring tool. No need to break a sweat to train your workers on ladder safety! 

Cost: Free (up to 10 users)

Scope:

• Conducting pre-checks
• Using ladders safely

Created by SC Training (formerly EdApp)

3. Ladder Safety

Available in eSafety, this Ladder Safety training course highlights the OSHA General Industry’s requirements for ensuring workers' safety when using portable and fixed ladders. In this course, your workers will gain knowledge on how to select a portable ladder, how to inspect it before usage, and how to repair or replace it when necessary. They’ll also be introduced to the different types of ladders, along with the proper techniques for using them. 

While this is a great course that can be completed in around 30 minutes, it’s only accessible via eSafety’s training library through a paid subscription. 

Scope:

• Ladder hazards
• Ladder selection and inspection
• Ladder set-up
• Types of ladders

Cost: Price available upon request

Created by eSafety

5. Ladder Safety

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) created this Ladder Safety training course to equip your workers with sufficient knowledge to work safely with ladders. First, it teaches your workers their duties before using a ladder, which includes proper inspection and set-up procedures. It then provides them with guidelines on how to properly use a ladder, whether that be a step ladder, an extension ladder, or a fixed ladder. Lastly, your workers will know to store and maintain ladders to keep them functional. 

For a better demonstration of lessons, this course includes case studies and other examples to make it more understandable for your workers. They will also take quizzes all throughout the course to reinforce learning, as well as a final exam. 

Scope:

• Types of ladders
• Ladder inspection, set-up, and use
• Ladder storage and maintenance

Cost: $29 CAD

Created by CCOHS  

6. Ladder Safety Training

iHASCO’s Ladder Safety Training course will provide your team with the foundational knowledge to be competent in using ladders. Its lesson on the correct selection of ladders tackles the different factors to consider when choosing a ladder. Next, it provides your workers with steps on how to conduct pre-checks on ladders to ensure safety before use. After the pre-check, they’ll also learn how to properly set up ladders. Last but not least, it walks them through concise and safe steps for using a ladder.

This course is also delivered through video training. Your workers will also have access to transcripts and in-course questionnaires for a better understanding of the lessons. 

Scope:

• Ladder selection
• Ladder pre-check
• Ladder set-up
• Ladder use
• Slippery surfaces

Cost: Free (within a trial period), Paid subscription available upon quote request

Created by iHASCO

8. Online Ladder Safety Training

Leavitt Machinery’s Online Ladder Safety course provides practical tips for your workers so they can avoid the hazards of ladders. This course covers the general rules of ladder safety and then goes into detail about the risks of working with ladders, like falls and injuries. It then goes over the safety procedures of ladder selection, inspection, and maintenance. To further reinforce safety, it also includes a lesson on accident preparation and prevention. 

This is another self-paced video course that your workers can complete in around 45 minutes. After completing the course, they’ll need to get at least an 80% score on the test so they can earn a certificate. 

Scope:

• Types of ladders
• Ladder selection and inspection
• Ladder hazards
• Accident prevention
• Descending use ladder rungs, stepladder, scaffold, wooden ladders

Cost: Price available upon request

Created by Leavitt Machinery

10. Ladder Safety Training Course

train4academy created this Ladder Safety Training Course for workers who are required to use ladders no matter what industry they’re in. In this course, your workers will be introduced to the use and importance of ladders. They’ll then learn about the different ladder safety rules and regulations, which they’ll need to comply with. Next, your workers will take a look into the steps involved in conducting risk assessments on ladders. Lastly, they’ll gain insight into the proper ways to use a ladder in the workplace. 

Upon completion of this course, your workers will be able to access a short assessment, which they need to pass with at least a 75% score. 

Scope:

• Ladder safety
• Rules and regulations
• Risk assessments
• Use of ladders
• Fall arrest system

Cost: £25 +VAT

Created by train4acadaemy