Ladder & Stepladder Combi - User & Inspection

Course Objectives:

This full-day course combines guidance on the safe use of ladders and stepladders with practical training in ladder inspection.

Delegates will learn how to use ladders and stepladders safely, understand their responsibilities, identify potential hazards and carry out detailed visual inspections to identify defects.

Course notes booklets and the current code of practice will be provided to all delegates.

Course Content

The course covers the knowledge and practical skills required to use and inspect ladders and stepladders safely, including:

• Current legislation, regulations and guidance

• Roles and responsibilities of employers and employees

• Equipment types, including leaning, combination, multi-hinged and telescopic ladders, plus stepladders

• Site, task, equipment and people considerations

• Pre-use checks

• Personal hazards

• Detailed visual inspections of ladders and stepladders, including:

  • Inspection procedures

  • Carrying out an inspection

  • Frequency of inspections

  • Recording inspections

  • Advice on repairs and disposal procedures

Who Should Attend?

Anyone responsible for using, inspecting or maintaining ladders and stepladders at work.

A maximum of eight delegates can attend each course.

Duration

1 Day