Ladders & Stepladders in the Professional Utilities Sector Course

This course is aimed at individuals belonging to professional utility organisations - such as Gas, Water, Electricity or Telecommunications – that require specialised ladder training on the safe usage, transportation and pre-use inspection of ladders and step ladders in the professional utility sectors. For example; ladders manufactured to BS EN 50528.

Delegates should:

• Have a good understanding of written & spoken English. If delegates have any problems with English literacy or language comprehension, they must bring them to the attention of their employer.
• Be in good health, physically fit, and comfortable working at height so that they that may take part in the practical training.
• Be within the 150kg maximum load limit (including body weight, tools, and materials) as per the revised EN 131 standard.

The agenda for the L.A Ladders & Stepladders in the Professional Utility Sector Course includes:

• Course Aims & Objectives
• Roles & Responsibilities: Covering the legislation, regulations, and duties of all parties involved in Ladder Safety.
• Information: Exploring the current standards in effect for ladder safety in the professional utilities sector
• Equipment: Developing understanding of the different types of ladders, their components, materials, and how to perform a pre-use inspection.
• Site Task Equipment People (STEP): Planning, organising, selecting and using different ladders and stepladders in the utilities sector.
• Storage, Transportation & Maintenance of Ladders & Stepladders
• Personal Hazards
• Multiple-Choice Assessment
• Practical Training
• Practical Assessment

Successful delegates will receive a Ladders & Stepladders in the Professional Utility Sector e-certificate accredited by the Ladder Association, valid for a period of 5 years from the course date.

Successful delegates can progress to the L.A Ladder & Stepladder Inspection Course.

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