Fatal falls, slips, and trips increased 11 percent in 2019 to 880. 80% of these worker accidents were fatal falls to a lower level. These deaths are preventable.

National Ladder Safety Month brings awareness to the importance of ladder safety and training. We’ve collected resources and free trainings to help you prevent ladder accidents at work.

Resources

OSHA Fall Protection: OSHA developed this webpage to provide workers and employers useful, up-to-date information on fall protection.

Stairways and Ladders - A Guide to OSHA Rules: Informational booklet explaining OSHA requirements as they apply to stairways and ladders, as well as glossary of commonly used terms.

Falling Off Ladders Can Kill - Use Them Safely: Informational booklet provides safe work practices including when you should use a ladder; how to check, maintain, and store ladders; and workers’ rights. This booklet is in English and Spanish.

NIOSH Ladder Safety App: NIOSH’s mobile application is designed to improve extension and step ladder safety — a concern for those working in construction or any other task that requires ladder use.

Free Online Training

TTF Safety First! Fall Prevention and Protection: This course provides an overview of the safe practices pertaining to fall prevention and fall protection while working on the ground or at heights. Topics covered include housekeeping, slips and trips, hierarchy of controls, ladder safety, travel restraint and fall arrest systems, as well as specifics related to elevated work platform, rigging, and scaffold safety.

American Ladder Institute’s Ladder Safety Training: This free ladder safety training is a tool for the proper selection, care and safe use of all ladders, including stepladders, single and extension ladders, articulated ladders, and mobile ladders.

Ladder Safety Basics for IATSE Workers: Learn to identify common types of ladders, choose the right ladder, safe climbing techniques, and much more in this webinar presented by the IATSE Education and Training Department. When: Monday, March 1, 2021 at 5:30-6:30pm EST | 4:30-5:30pm CST | 3:30-4:30pm MST | 2:30-3:30pm PST | Register Here

Ladder Safety Webinar Series:

• Choosing Your Ladder: This webinar will cover important considerations to make when choosing the right ladder, such as environment, height, and duty rating.
  When: March 2, 2021, 3:00 PM Central Time | Register Here

• Safety Before the First Step (Inspection and Set Up): Are you taking the time to properly inspect your ladders before starting to work? This webinar will cover how to read important ladder labels and markings, the importance of and proper way to inspect your ladder before use, and how to set up your ladder.
  When: March 9, 2021, 1:00 PM Central Time | Register Here

• Safety While Climbing: After you've chosen the right ladder and properly inspected and set up your ladder, it's time to climb! This webinar will cover the three points of contact rule, how to carry tools while climbing, and factors that contribute to falls.
  When: March 16, 2021, 1:00 PM Central Time | Register Here

• Safety at the Top: This webinar will cover the three points of contact rule, ways to use product storage and supplies while on the ladder, factors that contribute to falls, and more.
  When: March 23, 2021, 1:00 PM Central Time | Register Here