Course and certificate
Ladder Safety Awareness
For anyone in the United States who climbs or works from ladders at work, from warehouse and maintenance staff to retail, office, hospitality, facilities and construction workers. Seven short lessons in plain English explain OSHA's ladder and training rules, choosing a ladder and its duty rating, inspection and tagging out, setting up (the 4-to-1 rule and the 3-foot extension), climbing and working, electrical hazards, fixed ladders and fall protection, followed by a 20-question test.
- Jurisdiction
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Languages
- English, Español, Português
- Lessons
- 7
- Time needed
- About 40 minutes for the lessons and the test
- Assessment
- 20 questions, pass mark 80%
- Refresher
- Recommended after 1 year
- Content updated
- October 28, 2026
- Certificate fee
- $15.00, payable after passing
01Who this course is for
- Warehouse, factory and maintenance workers
- Retail, hospitality and facilities staff who use stepladders
- Electricians, painters, installers and other tradespeople
- Construction workers and helpers
- Office, school and healthcare support staff who change bulbs or reach shelves
- New hires, and anyone due for a ladder safety refresher
02Syllabus
03Assessment
20 multiple-choice questions drawn from the whole course. The pass mark is 80%. The test is free and can be retaken as often as needed; wrong answers point to the lesson to read again.
04The certificate
- With your name, your score and the date you passed.
- A unique number, recorded in our register.
- Your employer or an inspector scans it to see that it is genuine.
- Download it, print it or show it on your phone.
05Sources
The course follows the published guidance below. We are not affiliated with the bodies that publish it.
- OSHA — Ladder safety guidance
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 — Ladders
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.333 — Electrical work practices
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.30 — Training requirements
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.28 — Duty to have fall protection
- OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1053 — Ladders
06Questions
Is ladder safety training a legal requirement?
Yes. OSHA requires employers to train workers before they use ladders. In general industry, 29 CFR 1910.30(b) requires training in the proper care, inspection, storage and use of the equipment, and 1910.30(a) adds fall hazard training by a qualified person for workers who use personal fall protection systems. On construction sites, 29 CFR 1926.1060 requires a training program for each employee who uses ladders, given by a competent person. The law does not name a particular course or certificate.
Is this an OSHA card or an approved course?
No. OSHA does not approve or certify courses like this one, and this is not an OSHA card or a license. It is a certificate of completion: it shows you finished this general ladder safety awareness course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification, and your employer decides whether it meets their needs.
Does this course replace the training my employer must give me?
No. It teaches the general rules that apply on most sites. Your employer must still train you on the ladders and fall hazards at your own workplace, the rated loads, your fixed ladders and any fall protection equipment. Hands-on practice cannot be done online.
How long does it take?
Most people finish the lessons and the 20-question test in under an hour. You can stop and come back at any time on the same device.
What if I fail the test?
Nothing is charged. You see which lessons to read again and can retake the test as often as you need.
When do I pay, and how much?
Only after you pass: $15 for the certificate. The course and the test are free.
How does my employer check the certificate?
Every certificate has a number and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the number on our check page, shows your name, the course and the date you passed.
How long is the certificate valid?
The law sets no expiry date, but it requires retraining when a worker lacks the understanding or skill, or when the work or equipment changes. A yearly refresher is common practice, so the certificate shows a renewal date 12 months after you pass.
The certificate confirms that you completed this course and passed its test. It is not a regulated or accredited qualification; your employer decides whether this training meets their requirements.