Ladders & Steps Training

TRAINING

Ladders & Steps Training

(Inspection & Maintenance).

Wednesday 8th February 2023

Course 1/2 Day : £80 per person

Venue: Enlightened Offices: 26-28 Emery Road Brislington, BS4 5PF

Booking Contact: training@enlx.co.uk

 
Statistically inappropriate / incorrect use of ladders and stepladders contributes to an average of 14 deaths and 1,200 major injuries every year in the UK, and result in hefty fines and court cases for companies.
 
Ladders and Steps should only be considered for light work of short duration. Usage in line with appropriate Risk Assessments by the appointed persons.

Course objectives/outcomes:

  • H&S Laws & Regulations – understanding your legal duty under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • Responsibilities of employers and employees
  • Determining if a ladder/step ladder is the right equipment to use using the 3 point ‘hierarchy of control’ risk assessment guide
  • How to choose the right equipment for a task
  • Carrying out pre-use inspections with ladder tag systems, how often these must be done and who is responsible for them
  • How to use equipment safely to minimise risk – sensible safety precautions
  • Storage, maintenance and keeping kit safe and legal
  • Importance of issuing and using correct PPE
  • How to select the correct classified equipment for a task and inspection procedures
  • Practical sessions throughout
  • Test paper/questions/ handouts and review
This course covers using ladders and steps while working at height, we recommend delegates are trained in working at height which is a separate course and covers all aspects of working at height. 

Who needs this training

Current users, supervisors and managers, business owners and buyers of equipment