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Ladder Safety
e-Learning course now available!

Course Description

This course provides a practical introduction to working safety with ladders (step, extension, and fixed ladders). The course focuses on the duties of the employee when using a ladder – inspection before use, proper set up of ladder, and how to work safely while on the ladder. Case studies and other examples are included to illustrate concepts, and the quizzes throughout the course as well as the exam help measure learning.

This course is intended to increase ladder safety awareness for use at work and at home. It is appropriate for various work environments including manufacturing, municipalities, utilities, and office environments. It may be applicable in construction environments, although construction specific issues such as scaffolding are not covered in this e-course.



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Also available in French

Topics include:

  • Types of ladders and their uses
  • Ladder inspection
  • Setting up various types of ladders
  • Guidelines for safe ladder use
  • Storage and maintenance

Upon completion of this course you will:

  • Understand the different uses of ladders made from various materials
  • Know how to inspect a ladder
  • Know how to select the right ladder (height and material) for the job
  • Know how to set up a ladder correctly
  • Know how to work safely on a ladder
  • Know how to store and maintain a ladder
  • Find additional information on ladder safety

Average time to complete this course is about 30 - 40 minutes.

Target Audience

  • People who use ladders at work (maintenance or light labour personnel), or at home
  • Supervisors with responsibilities to train personnel and make purchasing decisions

Prerequisite

None

Delivery Options

This e-course is delivered on-line via the internet. All you need is a computer, access to the Internet - and you are ready to go! This e-course lets you learn at your own pace and in your own environment at your own convenience.

Pricing

Single User (90 days access) - $40

Multi-user License (1 year access) - based on single user seat price the following multi-user discounts apply:

Multi-user Discounts
Total SeatsDiscount
5-9   20%
10-24   30%
25-49   40%
50-199   50%
200-500   60%
Want more than 500 seats? Contact CCOHS Client Services
Discounts are calculated automatically when registering online.
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Registration

Registration for this course is provided online, or by contacting Client Services or calling 1-800-668-4284.


Review Process

Every e-course produced by CCOHS is reviewed by expert representatives from government, employers, and labour for technical accuracy and readability.


VuBiz Partnership

We partnered with Vubiz - an international leader in e-learning development - to create this e-course.

Vubiz offers other related e-learning courses that may also be of interest to you. Read about them in the Vubiz Catalogue of e-learning courses.

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