The course is designed to provide construction workers with information they need to know to recognize fall hazards in the workplace and to properly utilize equipment to prevent falls.

• •Residential construction employees will be able to recognize the nature of fall hazards associated with ladder usage.
• •Students will be able to understand what the federal and state requirements are regarding training employees on proper use, placement, and care in handling ladders.
• •Students will understand the nature of structural defects inherent in ladders and procedures to follow to eliminate these defects.
• •Students will learn which ladder type to use for given activities.
• •Students will be able to understand the requirements for loads carrying capacity and structural limitations of ladders.

Larry Gearheart or Amanda Boyster (amanda.boyster@kctcs.edu)

• Module 08-Residential Construction: Ladders
• Module 08-Residential Construction: Ladders (Evaluation)

• Residential Construction: Ladders