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OSHA Construction: Stair and Ladder Safety
- Product ID
- oshcladd
- Training Time ?
- 14 to 19 minutes
- Language(s)
- English
- Video Format
- None
- Required Plugins
- Flash Player
- Number of Lessons
- 0
- Quiz Questions
- 5
Overview
This OSHA-developed training provides safety information for construction workers at sites where stairs and/or ladders may be in use. The OSHA rules apply to all stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair (including painting and decorating), and demolition of work sites covered by OSHA's construction safety and health standards.
The training specifies when stairways and ladders must be provided. Construction employees will learn about safety guidlines and requirements; as well as safe practices for stairways and ladders used at a construction site.
- Install on any SCORM LMS
- Rich multimedia presentation with interactions and quiz
- Print certificate and wallet card
- You have 30 days to complete the course
Workplaces
Audience
All construction workers at sites with stairs and/or ladders.
Topics
The course presents the following topical areas:
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Stairway Safety
- Handrail requirements
- Handrail uses
- Stair angles
- Temporary stairways
- Stairway landings
- Guardrail system requirements
- Dangerous conditions
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Ladder Safety
- Safe use
- Portable ladders
- Double-cleat ladders
- Fixed ladders
- Siderails
- Stepladders
- Climbing the ladder
- Training
Intended Performance Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course you will be better prepared to:
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Be aware of predominant hazards when using stairs or ladders.
- Name the three types of hazards that are predominant when using stairs or ladders.
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Utilize safety guidelines and requirements to eliminate slipping, tripping or falling hazards on construction site stairs.
- Recall when stairways must be equipped with at least one handrail.
- Choose the proper angle of stairs.
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Utilize safety guidelines and requirements to eliminate slipping, tripping or falling hazards on construction site ladders.
- Choose the maximum load a portable ladder must be able to support.
- Identify the type of ladder that allows for workers going up and down at the same time.
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