Ladder Safety at PSU
EHS is committed to worker health and safety on campus. EHS follows Oregon OSHA and ANSI standards to minimize and eliminate fall related injuries and accidents. When presented with a potential fall hazard, consult with your supervisor or faculty advisor and EHS to determine the safest approach to perform the task.
EHS Objectives for Ladder Safety
- Provide guidance for the selection, use, and inspection of ladders used on campus
- Provide ladder safety training and resources for the campus community
- Develop and update procedures to ensure safe use
Training
EHS provides Ladder Safety training to employees within all departments and some students on campus annually in March as part of Ladder Safety Month.
Training for FPM, CPC, Telecom, and MMS is conducted through our online learning management system, Safety Skills. This course is automatically assigned to employees who require this training.
Training for all other employees who may use ladders to perform job tasks, or students that use ladders for their coursework, is provided through Canvas. Employees and students may self-register for the course, which is self-guided. Employees and students only need to complete the modules associated with the specific types of ladder(s) they use on the job.
For more information on our training program, including other training options, please go to our general safety training page.