Ladder Safety

(8 min.) Almost every industry and many homes use ladders. Each year, thousands of people are injured by falling off ladders. It begins when you first select your ladder.

Topics included in this safety video are: step stools, inspect the ladder, check the steps to make sure they are not slippery, wood parts shall be free from sharp edges and splinters metal spreader or locking device of sufficient size and strength to securely hold the front and back section in open positions, good footing is important, never place ladders on boxes, barrels, or other unstable bases, belt buckle rule, center of gravity, metal stepladders, four to one rule, ladder must extend passed any landing or roof at least three feet, platform type ladders with rolling wheels, and use your good judgment to reduce your risk.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.