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Ladder Safety Competent Person Training Online

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Ladder Safety Competent Person Online Training, designed by trainers with 15+ years of onsite training experience. The estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.

  • OSHA-Aligned: OSHA-aligned courses that are reviewed yearly & updated to meet the latest standards.
  • Instant Access: After purchasing, you'll have immediate access to the online course.
  • Printable Certificates: Upon completion, you will receive a printable certificate and OSHA wallet card.
  • For Businesses: We offer company accounts and bulk discounts.


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What’s in the Ladder Safety Competent Person 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.

Estimated Training Length: Because everyone learns and progresses at different speeds, the amount of time you spend taking this training will vary. However, the estimated time for this training is 90 – 120 min.

Intended Audience:

  • Employees
  • Supervisors

OSHA Requirements: This course meets the following OSHA Requirements:

  • 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 Ladders29 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

 

 

Why Take Our Online Ladder Safety Competent Person Training?

Our online training course provides a substantial, thorough, and effective way to learn how to work safely. We’ve been providing industry-specific safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years.

The online course meets the classroom requirement for occupational safety training. It also includes a proficiency checklist that employers can use to perform a practical evaluation, in accordance with standards and regulations.

We have fine-tuned this training to provide you with the best experience possible. Our robust training approach gives an interactive experience that helps learners retain information and apply it on the job site, preventing costly accidents and fines. Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the Hard Hat Training Series for their online training needs.

Why Buy Our Ladder Safety Competent Person Training?

  • Complete Training: First and foremost our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Don't risk getting expensive OSHA fines because you settled for a sub-par training program that didn't cover safety topics in depth. Train using a program that helps you retain what is learned so that it is put into practice on job sites.
  • Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come on-site can be expensive. In contrast, our online curriculum lowers costs while still providing a professional training experience.
  • Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-to-use management system so that if you have multiple students who are receiving the training you can have access to all records, all-terrain certificates, observation guides and more! (contact us if you would like us to quickly create a company account for you)
  • Train Your Way: You can use this online training program for new hire training, refresher training or train remotely. Access it from anywhere and work on your schedule.
  • Interactive Learning: Special reminders and quiz questions throughout the course prep students for the final exam so that it is passed the first time.
  • Corporate License: Do you want to host this course on your own server? Contact us about obtaining broadcasting rights for this and any of our other online courses.

 

 

Ladder Safety Training Course

Why are Ladders a Potential Hazard in the Workplace?

Ladders are one of the most used and abused tools. Hundreds of people every year suffer injuries or death at work due to the misuse of ladders. To avoid accidents while using a ladder, employees must know how to recognize potential hazards and prevent them. Some of the potential hazards employees should recognize are:

  • Reaching too far rather than moving the ladder
  • Climbing the ladder while carrying items
  • Standing on the very top step or rung
  • Climbing the ladder when it is unsecured
  • Using a damaged ladder
  • Throwing tools to a worker who is on the ladder
  • Using metal ladders in areas with electrical wires
  • Exceeding the ladder’s weight limit
  • Placing the ladder on an uneven surface
  • Using boxes or pallets under the ladder

Types of Ladders

There are many different types of ladders that can be used in the workplace. Each ladder is designed to fit a specific purpose. It is important that you utilize the right ladder for the right application, no matter the type.

  • Portable Self-Supporting Ladders: Sometimes called step ladders or “A-frames”, due to the “A” shape they make when set up, portable self-supporting ladders are characterized by their ability to stand on their own without being set against or supported by another object.
  • Portable Non-Self-Supporting Ladders: As the name suggests, non-self-supporting ladders cannot support themselves and do not stand without leaning on something. Typically, ladders of this classification are taller and have extension capabilities which allow workers to reach greater heights.
  • Fixed Ladders: These are permanently attached to a structure or a building. They are typically used for descending into confined spaces, climbing up silos, or reaching roofs on buildings. This includes job-made wooden ladders.

Why is Ladder Safety Training Important?

Falls, from any height, are one of the most common causes of serious work related injuries and the leading cause of death in construction. Occupational fatalities due to falls cause approximately 600 deaths per year. These deaths are largely preventable. Let’s consider the cases of Victor and Roy below.

Victor was involved in a ladder accident that cost him his life. While taking down party decorations on an asphalt parking lot, Victor disregarded safety regulations and stood on the top cap of an eight-foot ladder. Even though his coworker was holding the ladder steady, this was not enough. Victor fell, resulting in blunt force trauma when his head and neck hit the pavement. Despite rushing to the hospital, Victor died a month later, never waking up from his coma.

An unsecured ladder can mean the difference between an injury and a job well done. Roy learned this principle when he and a coworker, Kevin, were installing solar panels on top of a second story residential roof. Roy held the ladder in place while Kevin accessed the roof. However, the ladder was not affixed to any anchor when Roy climbed after him; the ladder slipped. Roy fell and sustained fractures to his leg and was hospitalized.

What are Ladder Safety Systems?

A ladder safety system is a system attached to a fixed ladder designed to prevent or reduce the risk of an employee falling off the ladder. The system usually consists of a carrier, a safety sleeve, connectors, lanyards, and body harnesses. Wells and cages are not considered ladder safety systems.

Ladder safety systems or personal fall arrest systems are required for fixed ladders that extend more than 24 feet. Before any ladder safety system installation, ensure that the ladder can carry the loads as it has now become part of the anchorage.

Systems should extend past the top of the ladder so that the employee always has something to hold onto. An employee must maintain at least three points of connection (hand-hand-foot or foot-foot-hand) while on the ladder and step off to disconnect. When working from a great height, employees must be sure to tie off to an anchor before disconnecting from the ladder safety system. In special circumstances, such as a roof or closed hatch, there is equipment designed to attach as an anchorage so that the employee is connected and safe.

Ladder Safety Program

The purpose of this OSHA Aligned program is to define proper practices and establish procedures to safely use ladders. The ladder safety program educates employees to recognize and avoid hazards related to the use of fixed and portable ladders.

What Does OSHA Say About Ladder Safety?

While there is certainly a lot of information on ladder safety on OSHA’s website, all geared towards the different types of ladders and their usage, the general safety principles across all boards are:

  • Ladders are only to be used for their designed purpose
  • Choose the right ladder for the job
  • Inspect the ladder before use
  • Be conscientious when setting up the ladder
  • Cautiously climb and descend the ladder
  • Practice safe working habits when on the ladder

To prevent falls, OSHA requires employers to:

  • Provide working conditions that are free of known dangers.
  • Keep floors in work areas clean and dry.
  • Provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers.
  • Train workers about job hazards in a language that they can understand.

Ladder Safety Training Course

If you’re looking for an effective way to offer ladder safety training for your employees, our ladder safety training course provides simple instructions and the necessary tools to train and certify your ladder users for OSHA alignment.

Our ladder safety training course offers years of knowledge and experience at a cost-effective price. There’s no need for any research, we’ve done it for you. Training your workforce becomes easier than ever with our robust ladder safety training kits.

Why Buy Our Ladder Safety Training?

  • Complete Training: First and foremost, our goal is to keep you safe and save you money. Don’t risk expensive OSHA fines because you settled for a sub-par training program that didn’t cover safety topics in depth. Train using a program that helps you retain vital information and put it into practice on job sites.
  • Cost-Effective: Hiring a trainer to come onsite can be expensive. In contrast, our online curriculum lowers costs while still providing a professional training experience.
  • Records Tracking System: We offer an easy-to-use management system so that if you have multiple students who are receiving the training, you can have access to all records, ladder safety, competent person certificates, observation guides and more! Contact us if you would like us to quickly create a company account for you.
  • Train Your Way: You can use this online ladder safety training program for new hire training, refresher training, or train remotely. Access it from anywhere, and work on your schedule.
  • Interactive Learning: Special reminders and quiz questions throughout the course prep students for the final exam so that it is passed the first time.
  • Corporate License: Do you want to host this course on your own server? Contact us about obtaining broadcasting rights for this and any of our other online courses.

Ladder Safety Training Online

Our online training provides a quick, simple, and effective way to get yourself or your workers OSHA Aligned with ladder safety certification in hand. We’ve been providing ladder safety training solutions for individuals, safety managers, and business owners for over 15 years. Don’t settle for courses that promise certification, but are only 15 minutes long. Those types of courses often come up short when OSHA comes for an audit. Our robust training approach gives an interactive experience. Learners are able to retain the information and apply it on the jobsite, preventing costly fines from OSHA. Our course takes just over one hour to complete. Learners get ladder safety certification instantly upon completion.

Safety training is an investment. That is why hundreds of companies and individuals all over the world trust the <a href=”https://www.hardhattraining.com”>Hard Hat Training Series</a> for their online training needs. Our unique online training program has been fine tuned to provide you with the best training experience possible.

Ladder maintenance, weight limit, basic safety, climbing techniques, and extension limits are the five most important things to know for ladder safety. Twenty percent of fatal work-related injuries are caused by ladder falls. Looking out for your fellow employees is always vital in the workplace. Employees should always follow the safety procedures in their workplace. Learn more in this article What are the Five Steps to Ladder Safety?

What is The 4-to-1 Rule For Ladders? The 4-to-1 rule is a rule that helps to stabilize the ladder in use and prevent an accident. Ladder safety training is the most effective way to prevent ladder related injuries. OSHA has many standards on ladder safety. There are many different types of ladders. Learn more in this article What is the 4 to 1 rule for Ladders?

Other Training Options:

We offer two other types of training for this course. The other training types are DIY training kits and a train the trainer certification course. An identical final exam and OSHA-aligned safety training certificate applies, no matter which of the three format options you choose below.


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Our online trainings are great for those who want to learn at their own pace and on their own time. Online trainings can be completed from any location, eliminating the need for expensive seminars.

Employers can assign employees specific trainings and keep track of their progress and exam scores. We also offer group trainings, company accounts, and even bulk discounts for businesses.

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Training Kit

Our kits are the perfect resource for those who want the freedom of training employees themselves. Unlike traditional trainings that are taken once, the kit offers a complete initial training as well as activities and materials to train employees long after they’ve been certified.

These materials include practical evaluations, exams, toolbox trainings, accident profiles, ect.

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Train the Trainer

Train-the-trainer courses allow employers to take full control of the training process. Employees who take these courses are fully certified to use the training kit and train others.

This means that employers can hold training seminars and courses without the need for third-party trainers. We will also include a training presentation and materials to train others.

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Online Safety Training FAQs

What does each online class cover?

Generally speaking, each course covers an overview of the topic, detailed explanation of relevant equipment, safe operating practices, common hazards to avoid, and hazard control measures.

How long is the course?

Trainees go at their own pace, but in general each class (including the exam) takes anywhere from 2 to 2.5 hours. We recommend planning for two or more so you don’t end up rushing through the exam.

Are these courses OSHA-aligned?

All Hard Hat Training online courses were designed to adhere to OSHA and ANSI training requirements. But it is important to understand that by OSHA-aligned, we mean it follows best practices and safety principles put forth by OSHA. In an online format, it is not possible to cover every code for every situation or hazard across every industry. For this reason, our safety training solutions are tools to further knowledge and help employers train and/or certify their crew.

However, just because a course or program is OSHA-aligned does not necessarily mean a company will be aligned or avoid citations if OSHA were to audit them. There is much more that goes into collective company alignment with OSHA. For example, workers need to be observed applying what they learned in the classroom in the field. This observation/practical exam should be done by trainers, supervisors, or other designated competent persons. Whether you use our training kits or online courses, we provide guides to help employers do this.

Other steps for ultimate alignment may include but are not limited to addressing with your crew any gaps in the training or additional hazards specific to your work situation; creating, training on, and enforcing written safety programs (also known as plans or procedures); and performing regular inspections and risk assessments.

Are the e-learning classes up-to-date with OSHA standards?

Yes, Hard Hat Training online courses incorporate the latest OSHA standards. As standards change, we make changes to the courses.

Does this course certify or qualify me?

There is a lot of confusion among operators and even companies about what it means to be certified or qualified. Simply put, no, a course does not certify anyone. It is the employer’s responsibility to make sure an employee is properly trained, and it is also his or her responsibility to say when the employee is “qualified” or “competent.” Our online courses and training kits are just a tool to help them in doing so.

According to OSHA, proper training must include a classroom portion, including a written exam, as well as a practical hands-on portion/exam wherein the operator is observed operating the machine. Our courses provide the classroom portion of the training. The safety administrator of the company will have access to a checklist which can be used to observe the trainee on the machine. When done successfully, the administrator signs the bottom of the form. At this point, unless further training is required by your employer, you have done everything required by OSHA to be considered by your employer as “qualified” or “competent.”

If I pass this class and exam, can I take my certification and get a job anywhere?

See “Does this course certify or qualify me?” This will depend on your employer. Remember, it is their responsibility to see that you are trained and if there is ever an accident, it is they who will have to prove to OSHA that they trained you sufficiently. Because of this, while some smaller businesses may simply accept your certificate and a copy of your test, they will often require you to go through their own training program. This is their right to do so. It is their further responsibility to train you in accordance with the job, site, equipment, etc.

How long is the training good for?

The timeframe for how long training remains valid depends on the specific topic and OSHA training guidelines. Heavy machinery operators, for instance, need to recertify every three years, while other training courses may have different renewal periods. The expiration date for each training course will be printed on your certificate of completion for reference so you know when to take the training again.

Will I get a certificate?

Yes, upon successful completion of the course and exam, you will have immediate online access to your certificate of completion. You have the option to download the practical evaluations for your specific course. Although the practical evaluation is not required for you to earn online course completion credit, we strongly recommend completing it under the supervision of your employer to ensure your mastery of the safety training topics.

How many people can use this course? Can I play it for several employees at the same time?

Only one employee can take the course. There are many reasons for this, but most importantly, the course is designed to train one employee per OSHA regulations. Also, there is an online final exam at the end that will be linked to the trainee assigned. OSHA requires proof of training, and if multiple people were to sit in on that one course, they would not get credit for taking it.

Are SCORM/Tin Can options available for use on our own company LMS?

All our online courses are SCORM-compatible and can be easily uploaded to your company’s current SCORM-compliant LMS using our SCORM Cloud dispatch service. We do not offer direct SCORM file access to our courses. If you would like more information about how SCORM dispatch works and whether it would be a good fit for your business needs, please contact our sales team at (888) 360-8764.

Can I become a Hard Hat Training reseller?

We do have reseller options available. Visit Become a Hard Hat Safety Affiliate Partner to learn more.

How do I look up my certificate of completion?

So, you have already purchased a course from us, taken the online training, and passed the certification exam with flying colors. Now what?

Simply print a copy of your course completion certificate for your employer and keep a copy for your records. You can log in to your LMS account anytime to print your certificate after you have completed the training.

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  1. Jasmyn W –

    It was straightforward and very informative.

    • Hard Hat Training –

      Thank you so much, Jasmyn! Your review was so amazing, and we are so glad that the course was informative and easy to understand. Thank you again for your kind comments.

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How Does Online Training Work?

Each employee or individual takes the online course at their own pace. Quiz questions are included along the way to prepare for the final exam (Employers or managers may assign employees to specific safety courses). Quiz questions are included along the way to prepare for the final exam.

Instant access to your safety certification and wallet card is granted when the online course is completed and the subsequent online exam is passed. Once the online exam is passed, administer the practical exam. We suggest correcting any mistakes and having the trainee initial the edit on the practical exam sheet. Congratulations! You have finished your online safety training course.

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