Ladder Safety Training

Course details

Duration

Minimum half day

Who Should Attend?

Those who frequently use ladders & stepladders in the course of their daily duties

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:

• What they need to know about the law and standards relating to ladders & stepladders

• Hazards in the use of ladders & stepladders

• Storage & handling of ladders & stepladders

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 Ladders & Stepladders

Assessment Process

There are assessment activities:

• Multiple Choice Questions

• Ladder & Stepladders fault finding

• Carrying, positioning & ladders and stepladders

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 Bartrums Training Certificate 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 ladders stepladders

Pre-Requisites

No qualifications or experience are required for this course

Category:

Description

If you use ladders and stepladders, this course is for you!

You’ll learn when it’s right to use a ladder (and when it’s not), and how to use, store and handle them safely.

What’s covered?

• Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
• Equipment – Leaning Ladders, Stepladders & Combination Ladders
• STEP methodology
> Site
> Task
> Equipment
> People
• Pre-Use Checks
• Storage, Transportation & Maintenance
• Personal Hazards

We can come to your site, Within 40 mile radius IP23 7HN  Norfolk/ Suffolk.

Contact us

Email :training@bartrums.com

Telephone: 01379 871 827