Safe Use and Inspection of Steps and Ladders Training Course
If you or your employees work using Steps and Ladders, it is a legal requirement that you receive instruction and training specific to Steps and / or Ladders.
This course will help you demonstrate an employers legal responsibility to train and give instruction in the safe use of Steps and Ladders.
This course can be completed at our training centre or we can deliver it onsite.
Course Content
Pre-Use and Post Use Inspections
Identifying faults and damage
Reporting of loss or defective Equipment
Practical Instruction/Assessment
Working at Height Regulations 2005
The ladder safety and inspection element
Ladder structures, types of material, setup procedures, tying off, footing
Operative pre-use checks
Storage
Aim
To ensure Operatives, Supervisors, Auditors and Managers who use, supervise and audit or are in the proximity of Steps and Ladders are trained to use, and recognise unsafe practice or damaged Steps & Ladders.
Specifically to provide delegates with the practical knowledge and skills to identify the selection, use, storage, maintenance and inspection of Ladders, Harnesses and Lanyards.
The course also covers all the relevant health & safety laws including Working at Height Regulations 2005.
Participants
Operatives, Supervisors and Managers who use, supervise and audit or are in the proximity of Steps and Ladders.
The course will benefit those who work in the environment where Steps and Ladders are used.
Candidates should be at least 16 years old and each candidate must Supply all their own PPE.
Certification
Candidates who successfully pass the course will receive a certificate of competency
Book Now
The dates for this course will be matched to your individual requirements, please contact us to arrange dates.
Need help choosing the right course? Call us on: 01782 461 506
