As part of the National Campaign to Prevent Falls in Construction and Ladder Safety Month, CPWR is co-hosting a webinar on ladder safety along with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA), American Ladder Institute and Werner Ladder. Attendees will first hear from Dr. Kurt Beschorner of the University of Pittsburgh about the latest research on how ladder design, environment, and human factors all impact safety. Following his presentation will be a panel discussion with experts on topics such as choosing the right ladder, inspecting ladders, and maintaining three points of contact.

Safe Ladder Use in Construction
Date: Thursday March 19, 2024
Time: 2:00pm

Moderator: Douglas Trout, MD, NIOSH Office of Construction Safety and Health

Panelists:

  • Kurt Beschorner, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering, University of Pittsburgh
  • Richard Trewyn, Director of Risk Education and Training, NRCA
  • Chad Lingerfelt, Director of Training and Jobsite Safety & Security, Werner Co.