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Ladder Safety: Tips, Resources, and Lessons from the Field
"I've seen duct-taped rungs on a ladder once. There are all types of things that you see. This is why ladder safety has its own month."
This week Dr. Martin and James tackle ladder safety head on, covering what OSHA is looking for, common mistakes seen in the field, free resources most safety pros don't know about, and the one question you must answer before putting workers at height.
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
⚠️ Before putting anyone at height, answer this first: how do you get them down? A rescue plan that starts and ends with 911 is not a rescue plan.
⚠️ If it isn't documented, it didn't happen. Ladder inspections, worker training, demonstrated competency, all of it needs to be on paper.
⚠️ Don't wait for a national stand down. Run your own. Take 30 minutes, use the free resources covered in this episode, and make it the whole month, not just a single toolbox talk. Invite vendors, they'll bring free training with them.
RESOURCES:American Ladder Institute: laddersafetytraining.org | laddersafetymonth.com
NIOSH Ladder Safety App: cdc.gov/niosh/falls/ladder/ladder-safety-app.html
OSHA Ladder Safety: https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls/plan-provide-train
Werner Ladder: wernerco.com
Louisville Ladder: https://louisvilleladder.com/ladder-training/
ASSP: assp.org
ABOUT THE RISK MATRIX PODCAST
Buckle up, safety pros! The Risk Matrix brings you a weekly podcast masterclass in risk management, hosted by two industry titans:
Dr. L.F. Martin: 32-year veteran, Board of Global EHS Credentialing Impact Award winner
James Junkin: Trainer of 40,000+ safety pros, ASSP's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year
They're tackling the topics that keep safety managers up at night featuring guests from regulatory bodies to safety directors and everything in between.
Every Tuesday: The tough conversations safety managers need to have. Critical insights from safety experts. Real-world strategies. Actionable solutions.
The Risk Matrix Podcast is powered by Veriforce: Bringing workers home safe from high-hazard jobs. Learn more at www.veriforce.com
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By Veriforce"I've seen duct-taped rungs on a ladder once. There are all types of things that you see. This is why ladder safety has its own month."
This week Dr. Martin and James tackle ladder safety head on, covering what OSHA is looking for, common mistakes seen in the field, free resources most safety pros don't know about, and the one question you must answer before putting workers at height.
INSIDE THE EPISODE:
⚠️ Before putting anyone at height, answer this first: how do you get them down? A rescue plan that starts and ends with 911 is not a rescue plan.
⚠️ If it isn't documented, it didn't happen. Ladder inspections, worker training, demonstrated competency, all of it needs to be on paper.
⚠️ Don't wait for a national stand down. Run your own. Take 30 minutes, use the free resources covered in this episode, and make it the whole month, not just a single toolbox talk. Invite vendors, they'll bring free training with them.
RESOURCES:American Ladder Institute: laddersafetytraining.org | laddersafetymonth.com
NIOSH Ladder Safety App: cdc.gov/niosh/falls/ladder/ladder-safety-app.html
OSHA Ladder Safety: https://www.osha.gov/stop-falls/plan-provide-train
Werner Ladder: wernerco.com
Louisville Ladder: https://louisvilleladder.com/ladder-training/
ASSP: assp.org
ABOUT THE RISK MATRIX PODCAST
Buckle up, safety pros! The Risk Matrix brings you a weekly podcast masterclass in risk management, hosted by two industry titans:
Dr. L.F. Martin: 32-year veteran, Board of Global EHS Credentialing Impact Award winner
James Junkin: Trainer of 40,000+ safety pros, ASSP's 2024 Safety Professional of the Year
They're tackling the topics that keep safety managers up at night featuring guests from regulatory bodies to safety directors and everything in between.
Every Tuesday: The tough conversations safety managers need to have. Critical insights from safety experts. Real-world strategies. Actionable solutions.
The Risk Matrix Podcast is powered by Veriforce: Bringing workers home safe from high-hazard jobs. Learn more at www.veriforce.com