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Extension Ladders – Toolbox Talk
Ladders are one of the most used—and misused—tools on a jobsite.
- Page 1: topic overview, key hazards and best practices
- Page 2: crew sign-in sheet
- Page 3: leader guide for the supervisor
- See how it works below ↓See how it works below ↓
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How this talk works
- — Read it to the crew. Why it matters, the key hazards, best practices, a quick self-check and the legislation behind it.
- — Everyone signs. The topic is filled in; add the date, site, presenter, attendees and any follow-up actions. Keep it on file as the record of who attended, which is what COR/SECOR and prequalification auditors look for.
- — Supervisor prep. How to run the talk, discussion questions, visual aids and engagement ideas, and related training.
About this talk
Ladders are one of the most used—and misused—tools on a jobsite.
This Extension Ladders Toolbox Talk helps your team prevent common setup mistakes that lead to serious injuries, lost-time incidents, or compliance failures.
Built for trades, maintenance crews, and construction sites using ladders over 10 feet, this session shows how to properly inspect, angle, and secure extension ladders—before your crew steps off the ground.
What you get
3-page Toolbox Talk kit
1-page Overview
covers inspection steps, proper angle setup (4-to-1 rule), overreaching risks, and climbing safety
1-page Supervisor Guide
includes visual demo ideas, self-check questions, and incident discussion prompts
1-page Printable Sign-In Sheet
formatted for COR/SECOR, ISNetworld, and internal safety audits
Why this one and not a free handout
This Toolbox Talk goes beyond the basics. It’s built to help your leaders: Show proper extension ladder setup and tie-off Reinforce transition risks at landing points Connect “routine” jobs to real fall injury statistics Guide workers through a pre-climb checklist and peer inspections Perfect for work over 10 feet, loading areas, scaffolding access, or any vertical task requiring safe setup.
Who it is for
- Field crews, tradespeople, and building maintenance staff
- COR/SECOR safety programs and ISNetworld submissions
- Weekly crew talks and orientation sessions
- Seasonal work at elevation (e.g., roof, eaves, or siding)
Common questions
Before you buy
What people ask us about the Extension Ladders – Toolbox Talk.
What is included in the Extension Ladders toolbox talk?
A ready-to-run safety meeting on extension ladders, written for Canadian worksites and formatted so a supervisor can pick it up and deliver it without preparation. It includes a leader guide with the discussion points to work through. It also includes a printable sign-in sheet for recording who attended.
How long does the Extension Ladders toolbox talk take to run?
Most crews get through a talk in ten to fifteen minutes, which is what a pre-shift or tailgate meeting can absorb without cutting into the work. The material is written to be read aloud and discussed rather than presented.
Does this count as evidence in a COR, SECOR or ISNetworld audit?
The completed sign-in sheet is the record an auditor generally looks for as evidence that the talk happened and who was there, so keeping the signed sheets on file is what gives the talk its value at audit time. A toolbox talk is hazard communication, though, not formal training - it does not replace certification or competency training where a regulation or a prime contractor requires it.
What format is it, and when do I get it?
It is a digital download in a print-ready format, available immediately after checkout. Print as many copies as your crews need - the licence covers use inside your own company.
Can we add our company name to it?
Yes. The talk is meant to go into your own safety program, so you can add your company name and issue it as your own record.
Who should deliver the Extension Ladders talk?
Whoever runs the pre-shift meeting - normally a supervisor, foreman, or a competent worker familiar with the task. The guide is written so the person delivering it does not need to be a safety professional.
From the team that wrote it
A toolbox talk is one piece of a program.
Talks like this one prove your crew was trained on the day. The rest of the evidence - the manual behind it, and the training records an auditor asks for - is what we build.