Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders

Duration	2 Hours
Code	LADS

Legal Requirement

Regulations such as the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), Working at Heights Regulations 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, define that an employer must not only provide suitable equipment for personnel to work safety at height, but must ensure that they are adequately trained and competent to use it.

Course Suitability

Height access work, requiring the use of a ladder, is a common feature of many professions, such as construction, installation, cleaning, maintenance, etc. This course is provided for individual organisations, allowing the content to be focused on their specific needs.

Course Content

Introduction
Legislation
Standards
Types of ladder
Inspection of ladders
Ladder defects
Carrying and positioning ladders
Securing ladders
Steps and trestles
Maintenance and storage
Accident awareness
Alternatives to ladders
Practical Session - Pre-Use Ladder Inspection

Assessment & Qualification

Throughout the course, delegates are assessed, by our qualified tutor, on their demonstration of practical skills and the theory behind the practice. Upon successful completion of the course delegates are issued with a certificate of training.

Pricing Structure

Private Course:

Ł425 + vat per course

A bespoke session, for up to twelve delegates, held at our training centre in Crayford or, subject to conditions, at the clients preferred venue. Course content can be adjusted towards the specific activity of the organisation, for which it is being presented.