Course Details
Course Details
Course ID
6330
Course Name
Ladder and Scaffold Safety Online Course
Contact Hours
0.5
Approved Industry
Drinking Water and Wastewater
Partner Name
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust
Primary Contact
Linda Poole
lpoole@dvtrusts.com
267-803-5717 Ext.
Website
Description
This training is for employees who use both portable and fixed ladders, as well as scaffolding. Misuses of these items can result in painful workplace injuries. The purpose of this program is to ensure the safe use of ladders and scaffolds.
Course Level
Basic thru Advanced
Course Content
1) Lesson 1
a) Regulatory Background
b) Ladder Safety
c) Portable Ladders
d) Fixed Ladders
e) Ladder Construction
f) General Ladder Safety
g) Ladder Loads
2) Lesson 2
a) 4:1 Rule
b) Portable Ladders
c) Ladder Accidents
d) Cages and Wells
e) Ladder Safety Devices
f) Ladder Maintenance
3) Lesson 3
a) Accident Data
b) Location Considerations
c) Load-Bearing Capacity
d) Scaffold Inspections
e) General Requirements
4) Lesson 4
a) Planking
b) Falling Objects
c) Paneling & Screening
d) Guardrail Systems
e) Canopies
f) Hard Hats
g) Personal Fall Arrest Systems
h) Electrical Hazards
i) Minimizing Hazards
j) Overhead Power Lines
5) Summary
Target Audience
Delaware Valley Insurance Trust clients that are certified Pa. DEP Water and Wastewater Operators
Training Format
Virtual Asynchronous