Ladders: 3-Point Contact – Toolbox Talk
Falls don’t happen when you're standing still; they happen while climbing. This Ladders: 3-Point Contact Toolbox Talk teaches your team how to reduce risk by maintaining two hands and one foot—or two feet and one hand—on the ladder at all times.
Whether your team uses ladders daily or seasonally, reinforcing 3-point contact helps prevent slips, muscle strains, and lost-time injuries on job sites of every kind.
What’s Included:
3-page Toolbox Talk Kit:
1-page Topic Overview – explains hazards of climbing, safe ladder form, and 3-point contact techniques
1-page Supervisor Guide – includes visual demo prompts, discussion questions, and site observation suggestions
1-page Printable Sign-In Sheet – meets COR/SECOR, ISNetworld, and internal documentation needs
Why It’s Different:
This talk reinforces the behaviour behind the rule:
Includes visual walkthroughs of common mistakes like skipping rungs or carrying gear
Promotes crew accountability and intervention when they see unsafe climbing
Offers real-life questions: “What’s your go-to way of moving tools up a ladder?”
Optional demo: climb with vs. without 3-point contact to compare risk levels
Perfect For:
Construction, maintenance, warehouse, and utility crews
Fall prevention or Working at Heights campaigns
Safety stand-downs or ladder-specific training weeks
Programs aligned with CSA Z11, OH&S, and COR/SECOR standards
File Type: Digital PDF
Delivery: Instant download after purchase
Format: Ready-to-use field talk with audit-friendly tracking
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