Combined course
Ladder & Stepladder User & Inspection
This full day course brings together the guidance on safe use of ladders and stepladders, with an additional module on ladder inspection, and is designed for any person whose duty it is to use, inspect and maintain ladders at work
At a glance:
• Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
• Equipment – Leaning, Combination, Multi Hinged and Telescopic Ladders, plus Stepladders
• Site > Task > Equipment > People
• Pre-Use Checks
• Detailed Visual Inspection of Ladders & Stepladders
> Inspection Procedure
> Carrying Out an Inspection
> Frequency of Inspections
> Recording Inspections
> Advice on Repairs & Disposal Procedures
• Personal Hazards
Course details
Duration
1 day
Who Should Attend?
Those whose duty is to use, inspect and maintain ladders & stepladders in their workplace
Learning Objectives
Delegates will be competent to:
• Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder
• Correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders
They will have an understanding of:
• When it’s right to use a ladder or stepladder
• How to select and safely use ladders & stepladders
• The law/standards relating to ladders & stepladders
• Hazards in the use of ladders & stepladders
• Safe storage and handling of ladders & stepladders
• When it’s right to inspect a ladder or stepladder
• How to carry out a detailed visual inspection, record faults and what do if faults are found.
Format
The course is planned to run over 1 day.
Training Activity
• Slide led – trainer providing information and asking questions
• A group exercise on inspections & hazard analysis
• An individual questionnaire on using and inspecting Ladders & Stepladders
Assessment Process
There are assessment activities:
• 30 Multiple Choice Questions
• Practical – S.T.E.P Assessment of a Task, Pre-Use Check, Carrying & Setting Up a Ladder & Stepladder, Completing the Task, Completing a Detailed Visual Inspection.
Assessment
Open book exam with a pass mark of 80%
PPE
Suitable head / footwear and gloves during the practical session
Course Content
Current Legislation, Code of Practice, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height
Trainer / Delegate ratio
Maximum of 1:8
Venue Requirements
A suitable classroom and practical area to accommodate 8 delegates for the theory and assessment sessions
Supporting Documents
Ladder Association summary notes for each delegate
Award
A Ladder Association certificate and LadderCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period
Literacy, Fitness & Health
Delegates must be numerate, literate and have a good command of English. They should be fit and capable of lifting, carrying and manoeuvring ladders and stepladders during the inspection process
Pre-Requisites
No qualifications or experience are required for this course
