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Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness

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stepladder training

Duration: 3 hours

Minimum Numbers: 1+ (charged at a day rate)

Maximum Numbers: 8

Location: Delivered on-site nationwide

Cost: Day rate - Price on calling

Dates: Call 01623 287830

Accreditation: Workforce Skills Support Certification

  • CITB Short Course Grant Eligible
  • CITB Skills & Training Fund Eligible
  • CITB Employer Networks Eligible

Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness

Course Information

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for people who may be required to select, use, issue and store ladders and step ladders as part of workplace activities or who needs familiarisation or refresher skills with the relevant regulations.

The purpose of the ladder and stepladder training course is to provide the candidates with information on the safe selection, use, maintenance, and storage of ladders (including extending ladders) and stepladders. This includes information on alternative working at height methods and equipment, ladder anchors, and harness systems.

This course can be adapted to suit the client’s requirements.
Equipment Requirements
If practical assessment is required, delegates should bring their own PPE and include suitable head protection, work gloves, hi vis vest and safety footwear. Please specify if practical assessment is required when booking. If practical is required, the client will need to provide equipment used within their organisation.
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Ladder / Step Ladder Awareness Course Aims

The aim of this course is to provide knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with workplace activities when using ladder systems and to provide delegates with a good understanding of selecting appropriate ladder systems, inspection procedures, and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation.
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Learning Outcomes

Here is a brief overview of the content of training.
  • Legislation and Regulations affecting Work at Height
  • INDG455 Safe use of ladders and stepladders
  • Schedule 6 of the Work at Height Regulations
  • Classifications for ladders and step ladders in the workplace
  • Hazards associated with the use of Ladders and Step Ladders
  • Pre-use Ladder and Step Ladder Inspection
  • Correct Storage and Transport of Ladders

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have questions about this course? Here is a compilation of our most frequently asked questions.

The Ladder/Step Ladder Awareness Training can be delivered on site using the client’s training room or at a convenient, suitable location and can be an awareness course (no practical) or include practical application.

The maximum number of delegates for the Ladder/Step Ladder Awareness course is 8.

The Ladder/Step Ladder Awareness Training Course duration is 3 to 4 hours.

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