Learn more about the OSHA’s requirements associated with the use of ladders in the workplace and actions required to ensure requirements are met.
Many employers and company managers responsible for operations and safety do not understand or are unaware of OSHA’s requirements relating to use of ladders in the workplace by workers. Often, worksites have workers using ladders regularly that are unaware of OSHA’s requirements covering their use. Deficiencies relating to the use of ladders in the workplace often result from a lack of training.
This webinar will help responsible persons understand OSHA’s requirements associated with the use of ladders by workers in the workplace and the important actions required to ensure applicable requirements are satisfied. Failing to meet OSHA’s requirements covering the use of ladders by workers can result in a poor safety record, injuries, hospitalizations, fatalities and citations. The information presented in this webinar is critical to employers so they can ensure an effective safety program and culture.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to define OSHA’s requirements associated with ladders.
- You will be able to recognize deficiencies as they relate to ladder use in the workplace.
- You will be able to explain the differences between a ‘competent person’ and a ‘qualified person’ pursuant to OSHA’s standards.
- You will be able to discuss OSHA General Industry and Construction Industry standards covering the use of ladders in the workplace.
Agenda
- Overview
- Ladder Safety-Related Accidents
- Types of Ladders
- OSHA Ladder Inspection Requirements
- OSHA Construction Industry Regulations Relating to Ladders
- OSHA General Industry Regulations Relating to Ladders
- Ladder Safety Requirements and Accident Prevention
- Employee Training and Retraining Requirements
- Compliance Recommendations
- Closing
Speakers
Tracy L. Moon, Jr.,
Fisher & Phillips LLP- Partner in the Atlanta office of Fisher & Phillips LLP
- Practice emphasizes counseling and training employers regarding compliance with employment and labor laws, rules and regulations, how to avoid workplace problems, safety and health issues, and prevent lawsuits
- Conducts onsite compliance inspections and in-house management training programs
- Advises employers on both federal and state OSHA-related issues, including compliance, prevention, defense accident, injury, and death cases
- An OSHA general industry outreach trainer authorized to conduct 10- and 30-hour general industry training
- Has written numerous articles on a wide variety of employment and labor law subjects
- Can be contacted at 404-240-4246 or tmoon@fisherphillips.com
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource professionals, safety directors, risk managers, compliance officers, insurance professionals, business owners and managers, plant managers, quality control personnel, operations managers, facility managers, owners, controllers, inventory specialists, design professionals, operators, and technicians.
