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Ladder Training 2

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The provided sources describe a **Ladder Safety Program** from the Thorold Secondary Cooperative Education Department, designed to prevent fall-related injuries when employees work on portable ladders at heights.Here is a description of the program and key ladder safety concepts:* **Purpose of the Program** * The **primary purpose** of the ladder safety program is to provide employees with appropriate protection from injury when working on portable ladders at heights, thereby **preventing fall-related injury**. * Affected employees are provided with portable ladders and are expected to maintain the equipment properly and immediately report any damage or excessive wear to their supervisor. * The type of ladder used depends on the specific job circumstances and site conditions, which directly impact available setup area.* **Core Aspects of Ladder Safety** * Ladder safety begins with the **selection of the proper ladder for the job**. * It also include