Steps and Ladders training course
Duration
Minimum of a half day
Maximum number of candidates = 10
Aim
To instruct a candidate to understand the risks and legal implications of working with ladders and the practical measures that should be employed to control them. The training will cover every aspect of working at height with the use of a steps and ladders with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 applying to all work where there is a risk of a fall that could cause personal injury.
Objectives
At the end of the course the candidate will:
- Understand the relevant health and safety regulations, guidance and standards.
- Be able to select, assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder
- Correctly locate and safely use steps and ladders.
- Be able to handle and store ladders and stepladders in a suitable place.
Theory
What the candidate should know:
- Relevant legislation including HSWA, WAH, PUWER, PPE, CE marking and EN standards.
- Understand hazard analysis and risk assessment.
- Planning – weather conditions, fragile surfaces etc.
- Steps and ladder classifications.
Course structure
Introduction
Facilities, objectives, health and fitness statement.
Legislation, standards and guidance
HSWA, MHSWR, PUWER, WAHR, PPE, CE Markings, BLMA..
Protection measures
Safe work at height, avoidance, collective measures, PPE
Access
Steps and Ladders.
Selection
Type and use – ladders, steps, trestles
Material – aluminium, wood, fibreglass..
Inspections, pre-use checks and maintaining records
Inspections, examinations, traceability, effect from damage, Inspection Records, tags. frequency.
Handling and Usage
Manual handling techniques, stability factors, positioning, extension ladders, securing.
Risk assessment
Storage, Isolation, Authorisation.
Course assessment
Individual written tests with explanation of pass requirements.
Individual practical assessments with explanation of pass requirements.
Failure means applicant will have to re-sit the course on another day.
A certificate of training will be issued for candidates.