Ladder Safety Training Course

This eCourse is comprised of 7 modules and a knowledge check of three questions after completing each module. There is also a final test of 8 questions when the participants have completed all 7 modules.

Topics include:

• Module 1: Introduction
  • Ladder Safety Overview
  • Common Ladder Hazards
  • WSIB Ontario Statistics
• Module 2: Applicable Legislation and Standards
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
  • CAN/CSA Z-11 Guidelines on Portable Ladders
• Module 3: Ladder Selection
  • Materials and Types
  • Selection Precautions
• Module 4: Ladder Inspections
  • Using the WSPS Ladder Safety Inspection Checklist
• Module 5: Safe Ladder Use & Set-Up Practices
  • General Safety Practices
  • Storage and Maintenance
• Module 6: Ergonomic Guidance and Ladder Use
  • Select the proper ladder for specific tasks and understanding the related MSD hazards
• Module 7: Resources
  • Legislation and Standard Resources
  • WSPS Resources
  • References

This eCourse allows participants to:

• Recognize different hazards associated with ladder use
• Identify and apply different Ontario legislation and CSA standards associated with ladder use
• Identify ladder's types and select the correct ladder for specific tasks
• Conduct ladder safety inspections using the WSPS Ladder Safety Checklist
• Manage damaged ladders
• Apply recommended ladder maintenance and storage practices
• Use and set up different ladders safely
• Select the proper ladder for specific tasks, understanding the related MSD hazards

All workers and supervisors in Ontario that use or supervise work that uses ladders in the workplace. Suitable for all sectors, subsectors and segments.

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

During checkout, you can choose to register as a single learner or select a multiple learner license. With a multiple learner license you will act as an administrator and add learners from your company.

The cost is based on the total number of seats purchased. Multi-seat pricing is based on the single user seat price with the following volume discounts applied: