Ladder Safety Online Training
General industry training on safe ladder selection, inspection, setup, and use, based on 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D requirements.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access on any device
- Certificate available immediately after passing
- Group and business enrollment available
Reduce Fall Hazards Before You Climb
Ladders are used in nearly every workplace, but improper selection, setup, or use leads to serious falls. This course covers the federal OSHA ladder requirements for general industry, giving workers the knowledge to recognize hazards and follow safe practices every time.
It teaches the inspection, setup, and use requirements of 29 CFR 1910.23 and the training standards of 29 CFR 1910.30 — the knowledge component employers must provide before workers use ladders.
Pre-Use Ladder Inspection
Identify visible defects and damage before climbing, and know when ladders must be tagged and removed from service.
Proper Setup and Positioning
Stable surfaces, securing methods, the 3-foot extension rule, and common setup mistakes that lead to falls.
Safe Climbing and Use
Correct climbing technique, three points of contact, load limits, and what not to do while working from a ladder.
Fixed Ladders and Mobile Stands
Requirements for fixed ladder extensions, grab bars, mobile stand wheel locks, platforms, and guardrails.
Ladder Safety Based on Your Role
Designed for general industry employees who use ladders on the job, and for supervisors responsible for ensuring safe ladder use in the workplace.
Workers who use ladders to access equipment, lighting, HVAC, and building infrastructure.
Employees who use ladders or mobile ladder stands to access shelving and elevated inventory.
Supervisors responsible for safety programs and OSHA ladder compliance.
Tradespeople who use ladders to install, inspect, or repair electrical systems and fixtures.
Workers who rely on ladders for surface prep, painting, and finishing at height.
Employees who use stepladders and platform ladders to stock shelves and change displays.
Training Your Team on Ladder Safety
29 CFR 1910.30(b)(1) requires employers to train each employee in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of Subpart D equipment before use, and ladders must meet 29 CFR 1910.23. This course provides that knowledge training — how to inspect, set up, and use ladders safely under the federal standards.
1910.23 — Ladder Requirements
Ladders used in general industry workplaces must meet the design and use requirements of 29 CFR 1910.23.
1910.30(b)(1) — Training
Employers must train each employee in the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of Subpart D equipment before use.
Shift Inspections
Ladders must be inspected before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary, for visible defects.
Retraining
Retraining is required whenever an employee lacks the required understanding or skill; no fixed interval is set.
What This Course Provides vs. What Employers Must Still Do
This course delivers the knowledge workers need to use ladders safely, but employers have additional Subpart D responsibilities beyond online training. Use it as the knowledge component of your program, supplemented with workplace-specific instruction and qualified-person oversight.
What This Online Course Provides
- Training on the proper care, inspection, storage, and use of ladders as required by 29 CFR 1910.30
- Instruction on the four ladder types, inspection procedures, setup requirements, and safe use practices
- A Certificate of Completion documenting successful course completion
- Employer handouts including a ladder inspection log, training certification record, and compliance checklist
What the Employer Must Still Ensure
- Training delivered or confirmed by a qualified person, in a manner each employee understands
- Ladder inspections before initial use in each work shift, and more frequently as necessary
- Ladders that meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.23
- Workplace-specific instruction on the ladder types and conditions at your facility
- Retraining when workplace changes render previous training obsolete or inadequate
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Reach OutPrepare Your Team to Work Safely at Height.
Give your employees the knowledge to inspect, set up, and use ladders safely based on federal OSHA requirements.