Ladder Safety Online Training For Construction
Learn to recognize ladder and stairway hazards and follow safer procedures on construction sites with knowledge training based on 29 CFR 1926.1060.
- Unlimited exam retakes
- Mobile access
- Certificate available immediately after successful completion
- Group and business enrollment available
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Essential Ladder Safety Training for Construction Workers
Ladders are used on nearly every construction site, but improper use can lead to serious falls. This course teaches construction workers how to recognize ladder and stairway hazards and follow procedures that minimize those hazards.
Based on federal construction standards in 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X, the training covers the knowledge areas for employees who use ladders and stairways in construction, alteration, repair, and demolition work.
Fall Hazard Recognition
Identify the nature of fall hazards in construction work areas where ladders and stairways are used.
Fall Protection Systems
Understand the correct procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems used with ladders and stairways.
Proper Ladder Use and Placement
Learn the proper construction, use, placement, and care required when handling all types of stairways and ladders.
Load Capacity Requirements
Understand the maximum intended load-carrying capacities of different ladder types and how to use them safely.
Construction Workers Who Use Ladders and Stairways
Designed for construction employees who use ladders or stairways as part of their job duties.
Workers who use ladders to access elevated work areas on construction sites.
Tradespeople who regularly work from ladders during framing, finishing, and installation tasks.
Contractors and workers who use ladders and scaffolding for painting and surface preparation.
Electrical workers who access wiring, fixtures, and equipment using ladders on construction projects.
Roofing professionals who use ladders to access roofs and work at elevation.
Construction managers and site supervisors responsible for ladder safety on the jobsite.
Training Based on 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X
Federal OSHA requires construction employers to provide a training program for each employee using ladders and stairways. The training must enable workers to recognize hazards and understand procedures that minimize those hazards.
This course is based on the training topics in 29 CFR 1926.1060 and covers the knowledge requirements of the federal construction ladder and stairway standard.
Employers operating under an OSHA-approved State Plan should verify whether additional state requirements apply.
29 CFR 1926 Subpart X
Federal OSHA standards for stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair, and demolition.
Online and Mobile Access
Complete your training online from any device, at your own pace and on your schedule.
Unlimited Exam Retakes
Retake the final assessment as needed at no additional cost.
Immediate Certificate
Download and print your Certificate of Completion after successfully finishing the course.
Employer Responsibilities Under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X
This online course delivers the required knowledge training, while employers retain responsibility for equipment, inspections, site procedures, and retraining.
What This Online Course Provides
- The nature of fall hazards in work areas where ladders and stairways are used
- Procedures for erecting, maintaining, and disassembling fall protection systems
- Proper construction, use, placement, and care of stairways and ladders
- Maximum intended load-carrying capacities of the ladders used
- A final assessment with unlimited retakes and an immediate Certificate of Completion
What the Employer Must Still Provide
- Ensure employees who use ladders and stairways receive appropriate training
- Designate a competent person to conduct required ladder inspections for visible defects
- Provide and install required fall protection systems before work begins
- Ensure ladders and stairways meet construction and load-capacity requirements
- Provide retraining when an employee's understanding or knowledge diminishes
- Address site-specific hazards and safe work procedures at the jobsite
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