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Stairways and Ladders - A Guide to OSHA Rules
Overview
Working on and around stairways and ladders is hazardous. Stairways and ladders
are major sources of injuries and fatalities among construction workers and many
of the injuries are serious enough to require time off the job. OSHA rules apply
to all stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair, painting,
decorating and demolition of worksites covered by OSHA’s construction safety and
health standards.
In
this course the student will learn about the OSHA rules that apply to all types
of ladders and stairs.
The
student is expected to read and review the material contained in Stairways and
Ladders – A Guide to OSHA Rules, OSHA Publication Number 3124-12R 2003.
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10)
questions at the end of the course to earn PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and
skills:
- OSHA Rules For Ladders
- OSHA Rules For Stairways
- Training Requirements
- Types of Ladders
- Stair Rails, Handrails and
Midrails
- Temporary Stairs
Course
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quiz for credit.
Stairways and Ladders (147 KB)
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