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Stairways and Ladders Safety
The Stairways and Ladders Safety course provides essential training on the safe use and maintenance of stairways and ladders. It covers proper setup, hazard identification, and safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure compliance with safety standards in various work environments.
What is the Stairways and Ladders Safety?
The Stairways and Ladders Safety course from the American Institute of Safety Professionals provides comprehensive training on OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart X (Stairways and Ladders) for construction. Falls from ladders and stairways are among the most common construction injuries. Subpart X establishes when stairways or ladders must be provided (at elevation breaks of 19 inches or more where no ramp, runway, or embankment exists), the design and construction requirements for each, and the training that all workers using them must receive.
The curriculum covers ladder types (step, extension, fixed, job-made), ladder selection for the task, ladder setup (4:1 angle for extension ladders, securing, extension above landing), ladder inspection (rails, rungs, hardware, labels), stairway requirements (design, handrails, landings), fall protection at stairways and ladderways, competent person duties, and common ladder/stairway violations. All training is delivered 100 percent online through Microsoft Teams and the American Institute of Safety Professionals LMS.
Upon completion, graduates receive a certificate, wallet card, and transcript, employer-verifiable at amiosp.com/student-verifications.
Who should take this course?
- Construction workers who use ladders and stairways daily
- Supervisors responsible for providing and inspecting access equipment
- Safety officers managing fall protection compliance
- Competent persons designated for ladder and stairway inspection
- General industry workers using portable ladders
What will you study?
Core Modules
- 01Introduction to Stairways and Ladders
- 02Hazard Recognition
- 03Safe Ladder Selection, Inspection, and Maintenance Practices
- 04Proper Use Techniques
- 05Safe Stairway Design, Guardrails, and Handrails
- 06Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Fall Prevention
- 07Emergency Response Procedures for Ladder and Stairway Incidents
- 08Promoting a Culture of Fall Prevention and Safety Awareness
Optional / Advanced Modules
- 01Advanced Risk Assessment for Ladder and Stairway Operations
- 02Case Studies on Ladder and Stairway Incidents and Lessons Learned
- 03Supervisory Strategies for Enforcing Ladder and Stairway Safety Compliance
- 04Integrating Ladder and Stairway Safety into Overall Workplace Safety Programs
How will you be assessed?
Candidates can take this exam through an assigned portal from the American Institute of Safety Professionals. A passing score is 70% or higher, and exam results are provided right after by email to the address provided. The exam is open-book, allowing candidates to validate their answers. Any candidates who do not pass have 1 month after their exam to go through the training materials and can take the exam 3 additional times.
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