📘 Portable Ladder Safety (Inspection & Use) – Online Certification

Course Overview
Ladders are one of the most commonly used tools in workplaces — and one of the leading causes of workplace injuries. Falls from ladders result in thousands of incidents every year across Canada, many of which are preventable with proper training.

The Portable Ladder Safety (Inspection & Use) course from TradeCerts provides workers and supervisors with the knowledge and skills to use ladders safely, inspect them correctly, and prevent common hazards that lead to injuries.

What You’ll Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Identify different types of portable ladders and their duty ratings.

• Recognize common ladder hazards and unsafe practices.

• Perform a proper ladder inspection before use.

• Set up ladders correctly using the 4:1 ratio rule.

• Apply safe climbing techniques, including three-point contact.

• Prevent overreaching, slips, and balance-related falls.

• Store and maintain ladders to extend their safe use.

Course Format

• 100% Online, self-paced learning

• Interactive slides, real-world scenarios, and knowledge checks

• Divided into 2 lessons:

  1. Ladder Safety Awareness

  2. Portable Ladder Inspection & Safe Use

• Duration: ~1 hour (60 minutes)

• Final quiz to validate learning

Certification

• Certificate of Completion issued by TradeCerts

• Valid for 3 years

• Digital certificate available immediately upon successful completion

• Printable certificate for employer training records

Who Should Take This Course

• Construction workers

• Warehouse and maintenance staff

• Facility management teams

• Supervisors and safety officers

• Any worker required to use portable ladders in the workplace

Why Choose TradeCerts?

• Trusted Canadian safety training provider

• Courses built to align with OHSA standards

• Simple online access from anywhere, anytime

• Affordable pricing for individuals and teams

📌 Get Certified Today
Protect yourself, your team, and your workplace from ladder-related incidents. Enroll in Portable Ladder Safety (Inspection & Use) and earn your TradeCerts certification today.