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INTRODUCTION
The Werner Climbing PRO™ Training Program is not intended to be a complete ladder safety training program. It is designed to provide a general
overview of basic Werner ladder safety through ladder selection and illustrated safety tips.
Numerous federal, state, local, OSHA and industry regulations apply to ladders. It is your responsibility to be aware of and to comply with these
rules and regulations. OSHA regulations mandate that employers provide training regarding the proper use of ladders. For further information,
contact your local OSHA office.
WELCOME TO THE WERNER
CLIMBING PRO
TM
SAFETY TRAINING
This program is about ladder safety. The two principal causes of ladder
related injuries are using the wrong ladder for the job and misusing or abusing
climbing equipment.
Our goals are very simple: We want to help you better understand how to
choose the right ladder for the job and learn how to use ladders more safely.
Your work will be easier and more productive too. Ladder related injuries are
preventable, but it takes “you” to prevent them.
If you have product or safety questions, please ask your Werner Ladder
Distributor or call the Werner Customer Service Department at
1-888-523-3371 for assistance.
LADDER SAFETY PROGRAM GUIDE ...............................................................................................................................4-5
LADDER STYLES .............................................................................................................................................................6-7
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LADDER FOR THE JOB ................................................................................................................. 8
SIZE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 8
DUTY RATING ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
MATERIAL ........................................................................................................................................................... 10
LADDER INSTRUCTION LABELS ................................................................................................................................. 11-12
PROPER HANDLING ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
SETUP AND USE .......................................................................................................................................................... 14-15
SAFE CLIMBING HABITS - RIGHT WAY / WRONG WAY .............................................................................................. 16-18
STEPLADDERS .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
EXTENSION LADDERS ................................................................................................................................................. 21-26
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 27
LADDER COMPONENTS ..............................................................................................................................................28-29
LADDER INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................................ 30-34
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................................................................................... 35
KNOWLEDGE CHECK ........................................................................................................................................................ 36
WERNER CO. BRAND PORTFOLIO .................................................................................................................................... 39