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Stepladder and Step Stools for Users

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Stepladder and Step Stools for Users

Stepladders & Step Stools 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