Ladder Safety Training
Course Location: SSM and on-site
Course Duration: 4 hours
Course Fee: $1139 group rate only
Class Size: Up to 16
Training outside of Winnipeg may be subject to higher pricing
Course Description
This course provides students a basic understanding of ladder safety systems. It will cover relevant federal and provincial legislative requirements regarding fall prevention. Documentation will be provided to the student to satisfy due diligence and local regulation compliance.
This course meets the criteria for accepted practices in OH&S training (ANSI Z-490. 1-2001) The highest standard in the industry.
Learning Outcomes
- Regulations and legislation
- Ladder safety principles, systems, and components
- Ladder Safety and preventing falls
- Do’s and Don’ts of ladder safety
- Ladder inspections
- Proper use of extension ladders
- Safe working off ladders
- Hazards and controls
- Equipment inspection, care, and maintenance
- Main types of ladder accidents
- Ladder types
- Proper use of step ladders
- Safe climbing techniques
- Ladder securement
Legislation
Further duties of employer
The employer, by law, shall provide a training program for each employee who might be exposed to fall hazards, as per Workplace Safety & Health Regulations Part 14. (Please refer to the WS&H Act and Manitoba Regulations parts 13 and 14)