Ladder Safety (SO1050)

Purpose

This online training session teaches attendees how to use portable ladders safely.

Who should take this course?

Anyone using a portable ladder that is 3 feet (90cm) or taller on campus is required to complete this training.

Duration

1 hour

Training content

  • How to select the proper ladder. 
  • Learn how to use a portable ladder safely. 
  • Using ladders in corridors, stairwells and other areas of pedestrian traffic.

  • Common injuries associated with ladders.

Registration:

Follow these directions to self-register:

  1. Go to LEARN 
  2. Log in using your University of Waterloo WatIAM username and password
  3. Click the “Self Registration” link at the top of the page
  4. Click the course name from the list and choose “Register”
    • If you have previously self‑registered for this course, you will not see a “Register” option. In this case, skip to Step 6.
  5. Click on the WATERLOO LEARN logo in the top left to return to your LEARN homepage
  6. Go to the “Courses and Communities” section and click on the course to begin