Ladders, Scaffolds, and Lifts
Description:
This module describes the guidelines for the safe use of ladders prescribed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Learning Outcome:
Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Describe the methods for proper use and maintenance of ladders.
- List safety guidelines for working on scaffolds.
- List the requirements for workers operating aerial lift devices.
- Describe the rules of operation for aerial lift devices.
Topic 1: Ladders
- Topic Introduction and Objectives
- Classification of ladders
- Inspection of Ladders
- Care and Safe Use of Ladders
- Safe Use of Ladders
- Permanent Vertical Ladders
- Preventing Injuries with Ladder Safety
- Check-Point Question: Safe Use of Ladder
- Check-Point Question: Ladder Safety
- Check-Point Question: Vertical Access Ladder
- Topic Summary
Topic 2: Scaffolds
- Topic Introduction and Objectives .
- Safety on Scaffolds
- Additional Safety for Scaffolds
- Check-Point Question: Safety on Scaffolds
- Topic Summary
Topic 3: Aerial Lift Devices
- Topic Introduction and Objectives
- Operating Aerial Lift Devices
- Rules of Operation
- Check-Point Question: Operating Aerial Lift Devices
- Check-Point Question: Operating Aerial Lift Devices
- Topic Summary
- Assessment
