This course is aimed at personnel who are or will be responsible for use of Ladders and Step Ladders in the work place. There are no prerequisites required for this course although a working knowledge of ladders is an advantage.
Since the safe use of ladders and step ladders requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, English literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any ladder user. In addition, delegates should be fit and capable of lifting and carrying ladders and step ladders.
Please note that delegates will be expected to work at height whilst climbing a ladder for the practical, so please ensure delegates are in good health and do not have a fear of heights that may preclude them from taking part in the practical assessment.
Delegates will also require to attend and successfully pass this course in order to progress to the inspection course.
Successful delegates will gain an understanding of current relevant legislation and best practice on a range of ladders and step ladders and be able to carry out a pre-use inspect and most importantly use them safely, in line with current approved methods and manufacturer’s instructions.
At the end of the theory session, delegates will take a short multiple choice test. If delegates successfully pass the test, they will then move onto the practical assessment, where they will have to carry out a fault finding exercise, carry, position and climb a ladder and step ladder.
Successful delegates will receive a certificate and Photo ID card which will be valid for a period of 5 years from the date of the course.
The course agenda includes:
- Legislation and Regulations affecting Work at Height
- Requirements for the use of Ladders and Step Ladders under Schedule 6 of the Work at Height Regulations
- Product standards and classifications for Ladders and Step Ladders in the workplace
- Hazards affecting the use of Ladders and Step Ladders
- The need to planning using the S.T.E.P format
- Site
- Task
- Equipment
- Personnel
- Operator’s Pre-Use Ladder Inspection
- Correct Storage and Transport of Ladders
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