Step Ladders B

Workers who use ladders in construction risk permanent injury or death from falls and electrocutions. These hazards can be eliminated or substantially reduced by following good safety practices. Employers must train each worker to recognize and minimize ladder-related hazards. This safety topic covers common step ladder hazards to avoid, ladder inspections, safe ladder set-up and use, a review of a tragic ladder incident, and relevant OSHA standards that pertain to ladder safety.