Ladders and Stepladders for Canada (French)

Ladders are tools commonly used to gain access to higher levels that are otherwise unreachable. When maintained properly and used according to safety guidelines, they are a simple and effective tool. However, each year thousands of workers are either injured or killed in ladder related accidents. This course describes different types of ladders, as well as ladder construction, ladder selection, height requirements, weight capacity, hazardous conditions, inspections, ladder setup, safe practices when using ladders, storage, and maintenance. [course outline] Overview General Ladder Construction Types of Ladders 1 of 2 Types of Ladders 2 of 2 Fixed Ladder Safety Systems Ladder Selection Height and Pitch Requirements 1 of 2 Height and Pitch Requirements 2 of 2 Calculating Height and Pitch – Approximation 1 of 3 Calculating Height and Pitch – Approximation 2 of 3 Calculating Height and Pitch – Approximation 3 of 3 Calculating Height and Pitch – Pythagorean Theorem 1 of 2 Calculating Height and Pitch – Pythagorean Theorem 2 of 2 Weight Capacity Portable Ladders 1 of 2 Portable Ladders 2 of 2 Surface Condition and Extra Support Hazardous Conditions Ladder Inspection 1 of 2 Ladder Inspection 2 of 2 Ladder Setup 1 of 3 Ladder Setup 2 of 3 Ladder Setup 3 of 3 Ladder Use Rules 1 of 2 Ladder Use Rules 2 of 2 Ladder Storage and Maintenance 1 of 2 Ladder Storage and Maintenance 2 of 2