Ladder Safety: Ladders and Loads
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This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely manage loads while using ladders. This comprehensive course emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining balance and focus on a ladder, especially when carrying tools or heavy items. Participants will learn the best practices for tool management, load distribution, and preventing falling objects to ensure a secure work environment at heights. Recognize the potential risks and distractions associated with carrying loads on a ladder and explain why it's essential to have both hands free for ladder stability. Demonstrate safe techniques for using tools and equipment while on a ladder, including the use of tool belts and securing items to the body to prevent unbalancing. Implement measures to prevent objects from falling off a ladder, including tethering tools and maintaining a clear work area, to enhance ladder safety and protect those below.
Course Objectives:
Recognize the potential risks and distractions associated with carrying loads on a ladder and explain why it's essential to have both hands free for ladder stability.;Demonstrate safe techniques for using tools and equipment while on a ladder, including the use of tool belts and securing items to the body to prevent unbalancing.;Implement measures to prevent objects from falling off a ladder, including tethering tools and maintaining a clear work area, to enhance ladder safety and protect those below.;;
Duration: 8 min.
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Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, iPad iOS, Mac OS 10, Apple Safari 8, Android Google Chrome. Works on Mobile, Tablet or Computer.
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Ladder Safety: Ladders and Loads
This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to safely manage loads while using ladders. This comprehensive course emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining balance and focus on a ladder, especially when carrying tools or heavy items. Participants will learn the best practices for tool management, load distribution, and preventing falling objects to ensure a secure work environment at heights. Recognize the potential risks and distractions associated with carrying loads on a ladder and explain why it's essential to have both hands free for ladder stability. Demonstrate safe techniques for using tools and equipment while on a ladder, including the use of tool belts and securing items to the body to prevent unbalancing. Implement measures to prevent objects from falling off a ladder, including tethering tools and maintaining a clear work area, to enhance ladder safety and protect those below.
Course Objectives:
Recognize the potential risks and distractions associated with carrying loads on a ladder and explain why it's essential to have both hands free for ladder stability.;Demonstrate safe techniques for using tools and equipment while on a ladder, including the use of tool belts and securing items to the body to prevent unbalancing.;Implement measures to prevent objects from falling off a ladder, including tethering tools and maintaining a clear work area, to enhance ladder safety and protect those below.;;
Duration: 8 min.