Ladder Safety – Cal/OSHA

CAL-3.2

Ladders are one of the most common and simple tools people use on the job. It’s easy to forget that they can be extremely dangerous. Each year in the United States, accidents involving ladders cause approximately 300 deaths and 130,000 injuries requiring emergency medical attention. This course should assist learners in recognizing hazards of ladder use, different types of ladders, inspection requirement. This course is intended for employees in California who use ladders at work on a regular basis, and will assist employers in meeting Cal/OSHA and OSHA standards on ladder safety.