Course Unit: Ladder Safety

​Course Duration 1 Day

Overview
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This Ladder Safety Training course is designed to help learners understand how to use a ladder at work safely and competently. The course outlines the relevant legislation, explains how to complete a risk assessment and provide best practice advice for all aspects of ladder and stepladder safety.
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Regular courses for the Safety, Health and Environment Awareness are scheduled throughout the year, please call to book.
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Objectives
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On completion of the course participants should be able to:

• ​Assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders and stepladders
• Assess the condition and suitability of ladders
• Hazards affecting the use of ladders and stepladders
• Correctly locate and safely use ladders and stepladders
• Visually inspect ladders & stepladders for damage before and after use
• Outline how Legislation affects work at height
• Describe how to use Product standards and classifications for ladders and stepladders​

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Method
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Classroom, Workshop based training and assessment.
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Pre Course Requirements
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None
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Course Numbers
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Maximum 10 learners.