Every year, tens of thousands of workers are injured by falls in the course of their day-to-day jobs.
In Ladder Safety Training, practice basic — but no less important — ladder safety techniques to ensure you don’t become another statistic in these all-too-common and entirely avoidable workplace hazards. Be sure you’re paying close attention, this module is the very definition of hands-on training.
With virtually endless randomised equipment faults, Ladder Safety Training challenges trainees to pay close attention to every step in the process of completing simple day-to-day jobs, such as hanging a sign or changing a lightbulb.
Don’t assume things are safe. Verify that they really are, or you’ll experience the (simulated) consequences.
Any given ladder may be perfectly safe for use when sitting in a utility closet, but become a potentially deadly accident-in-the-making if its intended user deploys it improperly.
In VR Ladder Safety, everything from inspecting the area and choosing the correct ladder for the job, to properly placing it in position for work and ensuring you climb up and down safely matters.
With four core learning objectives, VR Ladder Safety Training challenges trainees to practice and be assessed on their knowledge and understanding of critical safety protocols.
Trainees survey the area to isolate any hazards present and determine correct ladder height.
Ensure the ladder chosen meets the needs of the task, including material and height, (a site survey will alert the user to make corrections if needed). Trainees must inspect the ladder for damage, correct markings, etc. to determine if it is safe for use.
Did trainees deploy the ladder as it was designed, or, for example, lean it against a wall?
Did trainees climb properly — hand over hand, staying within the confines of the rails? Did they use the top two rungs? Did they lean to the side to complete their task? Technique matters!