Ladder Safety - Canada

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Proper Ladder Use

Types of Ladders

Ladder Placement

Climbing a Ladder

Ladder Care

Review

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

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Matt Dillon has a certification in OSHA 500 and 501 from Northern Illinois University and a BS in English from Southern Illinois University. He currently works for John A Logan College as the Coordinator for Occupational Health and Safety Training. In this role he is responsible for instructing staff and faculty in all OSHA required safety areas. He has had over 12 years experience providing training in OSHA regulations. Over the years, Matt has conducted hundreds of OSHA training sessions for healthcare facilities. Disclosure: Matt Dillon has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education. Disclosure: Chris Martin, BS, BA has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Lynda Welch is a registered nurse with an extensive career history in long-term care management. She provides general administrative and clinical nursing consultative services to staff in long-term care homes. Lynda is also a legal nurse consultant. Her understanding of operational and clinical issues related to long term care, combined with her ability to read and interpret government standards and legislation, provides plaintiff, defense and labour lawyers with an objective, evidence-based opinion related to relevant standards of care.

Disclosure: Lynda Welch, RN has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.