Video Training Book - Ladder Safety for General Industry, English

English language version. Falls are one of the most common causes of workplace injuries and deaths. In 2015, the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate slips, trips, and falls accounted for 309,060 nonfatal injuries and 800 fatal work injuries. Falls from ladders accounted for 20% of all fatal falls. OSHA regulates ladder use in all general industry workplaces under Subpart D, "Walking-Working Surfaces." This program is designed to help learners understand OSHA ladder requirements. Specifically, it covers the potential hazards and protective measures you can take while working with ladders to help prevent injuries. This program:

• Discusses potential hazards related to ladders
• Identifies types of ladders and their main components
• Describes safety measures to take when using ladders
• Offers convenient, ready-to-use training with several components
• Is closed-captioned for the hearing impaired