Stepladders & Stepstools for Users
This course is suitable for users of stepladders and step stools in places like shops, offices, schools, libraries and the healthcare sector.
At a glance:
• Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
• Equipment – Stepladders, Platform Stepladders and Stepstools
• STEP methodology
> Site
> Task
> Equipment
> People
• Pre-Use Checks
• Storage, Transportation & Maintenance
• Personal Hazards
Course details
Duration
Minimum of half day.
Who Should Attend?
This course is suitable for users of stepladders and stepstools in places like shops, offices, schools, libraries and the healthcare sector
Learning Objectives
Delegates will be competent to:
• Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use stepladders and stepstools
• Correctly locate and safely use stepladders and stepstools
• Visually inspect stepladders and stepstools for damage before and after use
They will have an understanding of:
• What they need to know about the law and standards relating to stepladders and stepstools
• Hazards in the use of stepladders and stepstools
• Storage & handling of stepladders and stepstools
Format
The course is planned to run over a minimum of half a day.
Training Activity
• Slide led – trainer providing information and asking questions
• An individual questionnaire on safe and effective use of stepladders and stepstools
Assessment Process
There are assessment activities:
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Stepladder and Stepstool fault finding
• Pre-Use Inspection, and using a Stepladder and Stepstool
Assessment
Open book exam with a pass mark of 80%
PPE / Clothing
Closed toe shoes, with good grip on the sole – no backless or high heel shoes; no socks, tights or bare feet
Ideal clothing:
– No loose tops
– Jeans / trousers for men and women
Course Content
Current Legislation, 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 practical 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 stepping on to small steps, stepstools and dome type stools
Pre-Requisites
No qualifications or experience are required for this course
