This online course teaches the essential actions for ensuring safe use of ladders and stepladders in the workplace. Statistics on ladder-related injuries and fatalities highlight the importance of ladder safety. The course covers OSHA ladder standards and explores different types of ladders used at work, from step stools to extension and access ladders. A downloadable Ladder Risk Assessment Checklist is provided for pre-use evaluation. Additionally, we’ll review OSHA’s guidelines for safe ladder structures and how to select the right ladder for each task.