US federalRequired by law29 CFR 1910.23 (ladders)

Ladder safety

A ready-made course you customise for your organisation, with a live session deck and two surveys. You only add the 6 details that are specific to your organisation.

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Length
25 min
Lessons
7 lessons
Frequency
Before first ladder use + retraining when
Last reviewed
8 Oct 2026
When things go wrong
What would you do?

Retail stockroom: you need to reach a box on the top shelf, the only stepladder has a cracked rail and the shift ends in 10 minutes

Try it: this is one of 15 interactive activities in the course.

What's included

Three pieces that work together

Copy once, get everything. Learners prepare on their own, you answer questions live, and the surveys tell you what stuck.

Self-paced course

Short lessons with real workplace scenarios, not walls of text.

  • 7 lessons, about 25 minutes
  • 3 video slots (you add the videos)
  • Flashcards, sorting activity, tabs, step-by-step and quizzes
  • 10-question final check, 80% to pass

Live session deck

An AhaSlides presentation to run after the course, in person or online.

  • 10 slides
  • Quiz, poll, word cloud, open-ended slides
  • A closing slide for your contacts

Two surveys

Find out what landed, and whether people use it on the job.

  • Post-course feedback, about 2 minutes
  • 30-day check-in
  • Anonymous by default
  • Results feed your next refresher

Learning objectives

At the end of this course, learners can

Built to the law Each objective names the requirement it comes from and the lesson that covers it.

IDObjectiveRequired byWhere it's covered
TO 1.0Achieve ≥ 80% on the final assessment-Whole course
LO 29.1.1Explain why ladder falls cause serious injuries even from low heightsNIOSH (qualitative)Lesson 1: Why this matters
LO 29.2.1Choose the right ladder type, length and duty rating for the job1910.23(a),(c)Lesson 2: Pick the right ladder
LO 29.3.1Inspect a ladder before first use each shift and tag damaged ladders out of service1910.23(b)(9)-(10)Lesson 3: Inspect before every use
LO 29.4.1Set up a portable ladder correctly (footing, angle, 3 ft above landing, locks)1910.23(c)(11); best practiceLesson 4: Set up & climb safely
LO 29.5.1Climb and work safely: face the ladder, keep contact, no heavy loads1910.23(b)(11)-(13)Lesson 5: Fixed ladders & your workplace
LO 29.6.1Know fixed-ladder fall protection and where your site's ladders are kept + your info1910.28(b)(9)Lesson 6: When things go wrong

Your part: what a template can't do for you

  • Language: consider offering it in the languages your workforce reads.
  • Your workplace details: fill in the 6 highlighted fields so the course describes your own policies, contacts and locations.
  • Records: record completion in your own LMS or record system.

Course outline

7 lessons, about 25 minutes

Minutes per lesson are an estimate, shared out by page count.

ContentInteractiveVideoYou customise
1

Why this matters

2 pages

4 min
Before you beginNoteList
Only six feetImageKey factQuizVideo
2

Pick the right ladder

2 pages

4 min
Ladder typesTabsTable
Material mattersFlashcardsQuiz
3

Inspect before every use

2 pages

4 min
InspectionChecklistYour infoVideo
CheckSorting activityQuiz
4

Set up & climb safely

3 pages

5 min
Extension ladder setupStep-by-stepImage
Climbing rulesFlashcards
Safe vs unsafeSorting activityQuizVideo
5

Fixed ladders & your workplace

2 pages

3 min
Fixed laddersAccordionYour info
Our laddersYour infoYour infoNoteQuiz
6

When things go wrong

1 page

2 min
What would you do?ScenarioProcessYour infoQuiz
7

Final assessment

Assessment

3 min
Final check10 questions80% to passCompletion page

Live deck and surveys

10 slides to run live, two surveys to close the loop

Pink slides are interactive. Both surveys are anonymous; pink questions are written for this course.

TitleTitle + agenda
PollWhich ladder do you use most?
Quiz16 ft working height on an extension ladder - how far out is the base?
QuizHow far must an extension ladder extend above the landing?
Word cloudShortcuts people take on ladders
QuizWhich ladder near overhead power lines?
Content · customiseOur ladder storage + tag-out process
Open-endedWhich job here really needs a lift instead of a ladder?
Q&AAsk the trainer anything
Closing · customiseReport damaged ladders
Post-course feedback: 11 questions, about 2 min
  1. Overall rating 5 stars
  2. Relevant, realistic, right length, helpful activities agree/disagree grid
  3. What was most useful? multi-select
  4. Confidence before this course, and now 1-5 scale
  5. Which ladder do you use most often? multiple choice
  6. How confident are you setting up an extension ladder at the right angle and height? 1-5 scale
  7. Have you seen a damaged ladder still in use in the last month? multiple choice
  8. When a job is too high for a ladder, a lift or platform is available. 1-5 scale
  9. One thing we should change or add open text
  10. Would you recommend this course? NPS
30-day check-in
  1. Have you used what you learned since the course? multiple choice
  2. How confident are you today? Compare with day 1 1-5 scale
  3. Do you know where to find the process for tagging out a damaged ladder? yes / no / not sure
  4. A moment where the training helped, or where you weren't sure open text
  5. Which topics should the next refresher focus on? ranking

Results show whether people use the training on the job, not just whether they finished it.

Make it yours

6 fields to fill in, and you're ready

Everything else is done. These are the details only your organisation knows; each one is highlighted inside the course.

  • Damaged ladder tagout process{{DAMAGED_LADDER_TAGOUT_PROCESS}}
  • Fixed ladder locations and systems{{FIXED_LADDER_LOCATIONS_AND_SYSTEMS}}
  • Ladder storage locations{{LADDER_STORAGE_LOCATIONS}}
  • Tasks requiring ladder or lift{{TASKS_REQUIRING_LADDER_OR_LIFT}}
  • First aid contact{{FIRST_AID_CONTACT}}
  • LMS or record system{{LMS_OR_RECORD_SYSTEM}}

FAQ

Common questions

Can I run ladder safety training online?

The course itself is self-paced and online, and the live deck lets you add a live session. Whether online delivery meets your local rules depends on the law that applies to you, so check 29 CFR 1910.23 (ladders) or ask your own counsel.

How often is this training needed?

Before first ladder use + retraining when conditions/equipment change or knowledge is inadequate (1910.30(c)).

Who needs this training?

Employees who use portable or fixed ladders (maintenance, retail stocking, warehouse, facilities, custodial, telecom).

What records should I keep?

Record completion in your own LMS or record system, so you can show who finished the course and when. Check the retention period that applies to you in 29 CFR 1910.23 (ladders).

Can I edit the content?

Yes, everything. Change the wording, swap scenarios for ones from your workplace, add your logo, or remove parts that don't apply. Keep anything your own law requires you to cover.

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Last reviewed: 8 October 2026Based on: 29 CFR 1910.23 (ladders); 1910.30(b) (training on equipment hazards, incl. ladders); 1910.28(b)(9) (fixed ladders > 24 f…Templates are a starting point, not legal advice.

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