Ladder Safety Training & Certification
Hard Hat Training courses meet all training requirements set by OSHA and CSA.
We Offer Six Types of Ladder Safety Trainings
Our regulation-aligned Ladder Safety certification courses are updated to reflect the most recent changes made to safety standards. Whether you want a certification in as little as two hours, or a more robust training, we can help! We offer online trainings that can be completed in a day, DIY training kits that provide training materials, Train the Trainer certifications that certify individuals to train others and provide training materials, or onsite training. No matter what you choose, we can get you what you want, at a price you can afford.
Online training is for those who prefer self-paced training from any location and/or for employers who need to assign and monitor employee training progress and exam scores.
The training kit is for those who want the freedom of doing the training themselves. It is a PowerPoint Presentation (PPT) that you can present yourself to a group of trainees.
Train the Trainer courses are online and meant to certify an individual to use the training kit to train others. Training kit and materials are included with the Train the Trainer online course for no additional cost.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
Competent person training takes a more in-depth approach to safety on the job. The competent person trainings covers everything regular employees need plus the additional responsibilities placed on the competent person/employee.
What’s in the Ladder Safety Training Course?
Our Ladder Safety Training course is built to regulation standards. This class discusses topics including ladder styles, inspections, general safety, common hazards, and more.
This presentation includes intermittent practice quiz questions to prepare for the final written exam included with the course. In addition to the written exam, this course also includes a checklist for employers to use when administering a practical exam as required.
Though you will still need to familiarize yourself with all other applicable federal, state, and local standards, this training encompasses the following standards for ladders:
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For most courses, we offer OSHA trainings in English and Spanish, CAL/OSHA trainings in English, and Canada trainings in English. See all of our options!
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Ladder Safety Certification Standards
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U.S. Standards
- 29 CFR 1910.25 – Portable Wood Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.26 – Portable Metal Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.27 – Fixed Ladders
- 29 CFR 1910.29 – Manually Propelled Ladder Stands & Scaffolds
- 29 CFR 1910.28, Subpart D – Scaffolding, Walking/Working Surfaces
- 1915.72 Subpart (.71-.77) – Scaffolds, Ladders and Other Working Surfaces for Shipyards
- 1917.118 & 119 – Marine Terminals: Fixed & Portable Ladders
- 29 CFR 1926.1053 – Ladders
- 29 CFR 1926.1053 Subpart X – Stairways & Ladders
- OSH Act of 1970
- 29 CFR 1926.21 – Training
- ANSI ASC A14.1-2007 – Wood Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.2-2007 – Metal Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.5-2007 – Reinforced Plastic Ladders
- ANSI ASC A14.7-2011 – Safety Requirements for Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms.
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CAL/OSHA Requirements
- CSA CAN3 Z11-12 – Portable Ladders
- CSA Z259.12-11 – Fall Protection
- B.C. – OHS Part 13, Ladders, Scaffolds, Temp Work Platforms
- Alberta – OHS Code Part 8, Entrances, Walkways, Stairways, Ladders
- Manitoba – Workplace Safety & Health Regs, 217/2006 Part 13
- Nova Scotia – Occupational Safety General Regs Part 13.147, Ladders
- New Brunswick – OHS Act, Part 11, Temporary Structures
Train the Trainer Certification
The Train the Trainer option is used to certify a trainer to teach others using the included training kit. It incorporates the online course with an additional train the trainer module, as well as the training kit. This option results in an regulation-aligned lifetime trainer certification from Hard Hat Training. This certification is not company-specific, meaning you can take it with you should you change employers.
Why Do I Need Ladder Safety Training?
OHSA doesn’t have a specific standard for ladder training. However, under the General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are required to provide a workplace that “is free from recognizable hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious harm to employees.”
Canada, on the other hand, has applicable federal requirements regarding ladders. There are also several standards from different provinces and territories. Because of these requirements, employers have a legal and ethical obligation to develop and maintain a workplace that is free from hazards associated with a ladder. Employees have the right to work in an atmosphere that promotes the safety and well-being of all.
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Did You Know?
The step ladder was invented in 1862 in Dayton, Ohio. (Source: Fix Fast USA)
Just under 45% of fatal falls involve a ladder. (Source: Safety BLR)
Most injuries involving ladders were preventable. (Source: Safety BLR)
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