Ladder Selection and Use
$169.00 - $2,895.00
SKU 5475-ENDVBUSTFU
Full Length 15 min
Available for MP4 video download by purchasing a corporate or single-site license.
Ladders are used to reach elevated areas in just about every type of job, industry, and environment, as well as at home. While there are many types of ladders and countless types of jobs performed with these valuable tools, the basic safety rules are similar for all ladders.
This program discusses ways to choose an appropriate ladder, how to inspect it, the proper way to climb the ladder, and how to avoid injuries while working on a ladder. Topics include:
- Selecting the correct ladder based on the task
- How to inspect a ladder before use
- The safe way to transport and place a ladder
- The differences between a step and extension ladder
- How to ascend and descend a ladder safely
- Safe practices while working on a ladder
- Ways that people intentionally misuse ladders and why misuse should be avoided