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Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness
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$24.99
About Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness Training
Practical training on ladder selection, inspection, setup, and safe use techniques to prevent falls and injuries.
Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness — Course Details
Duration: 20-30 minutes
Format: Online course with interactive content and assessments
Certification: Certificate of completion provided upon successful course completion
Access: Lifetime access to course materials and updates
Course Modules
This course consists of 6 comprehensive modules covering essential topics and practical applications.
Who Should Take Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness
This ladder safety training benefits any worker who uses portable or fixed ladders:
- Construction Workers: Using extension and step ladders on job sites
- Painters and Drywallers: Working at heights using ladder systems
- Maintenance Workers: Accessing rooftops, mechanical rooms, and elevated areas
- Electricians and Plumbers: Using ladders around installations
- Warehouse Workers: Accessing high shelving and storage areas
Falls from ladders are a leading cause of workplace injury in Canada.
Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness — Canadian Regulatory Compliance
Canadian Ladder Safety Standards
This ladder safety training aligns with Canadian standards and OHS regulations:
- CSA Z11: Portable Ladders — design, inspection, and safe use
- Ontario Reg. 213/91 & Reg. 851: Ladder requirements for construction and industrial workplaces
- Alberta OHS Code & equivalent provincial regs: Ladder use and fall protection thresholds
Training Requirements
Employers must ensure workers are trained to select, inspect, and use ladders safely, and to use fall protection where required.
What You'll Learn in Step Up to Safety: Ladder Awareness
- Select the correct ladder type and rating for the task
- Inspect ladders for defects before each use
- Set up ladders at the proper angle (4:1 ratio) on stable surfaces
- Maintain 3-point contact while climbing and working on ladders
- Understand when to use fall protection instead of a ladder
