Introduction:
Ladder misuse can lead to serious injuries, spinal damage, and even fatalities. Most injuries occur from falling from a height shorter than two meters. Therefore, it is essential to have handy ladder knowledge to avoid such accidents.

Course Objectives:
This course aims to equip learners with the necessary skills to select, position, and secure ladders. By the end of the course, learners will be able to identify and assess common types of risks, recall safety pre-checks, understand safe ladder position, safely secure ladders with straps, select the appropriate ladder for the job, know what to do if the ladder is unsafe, understand when it's not safe to use ladders, and have knowledge of appropriate emergency procedures in the event of an accident.

Why take this course:
Whether you are a decorator painting some hard-to-reach areas or climbing to a second level to do some building work, ladder safety is crucial. Knowing how to stay safe while using ladders can prevent you or others from spending your weekends in a hospital. This course takes fewer than 40 minutes and can help you mitigate risks and stay safe.

Conclusion:
Ladder safety is everyone's responsibility. If you or your employees use a ladder, then you need to know how to stay safe. Following health and safety procedures and learning how to mitigate risks can help prevent accidents. This course equips learners with the necessary skills to stay safe while using ladders.