LADDERS AND STEPS COURSE
Course Summary
This course is designed specifically to recognise and eliminate the dangers of incorrect ladder usage and covers the use of all types of ladders and step ladders including aluminium, glass-fibre and wooden ladders.
The course duration is half a day and the areas covered in this course include:
- Appreciation of the Working At Height Regulations 2005
- Current legislation relevant to Ladders & Steps
- Ladder Types, Specifications & Standards
- Care & Maintenance of Ladders
- Selecting the right tool for the job
- User Responsibilities
- Risk Assessment Overview
- How to perform a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment
- Future Developments
Additionally the course will give participants a detailed understanding of the following:
- Work at Height regulations and legislation
- The product classifications and standards for stepladders and ladders
- Hazards and situations affecting the use of stepladders and ladders
Course duration: 1 day
As a result of successful completion of the training programme, delegates will receive certification.