Ladder and Stepladder User & Inspection

• Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
• Roles & Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
• Equipment – Leaning, Combination, Multi Hinged and Telescopic Ladders, plus Stepladders
• Site Task Equipment People
• Pre-Use Checks
• Formal Inspections of Ladders & Stepladders
• Inspection Procedure
• Carrying Out an Inspection
• Frequency of Inspections
• Recording Inspections
• Advice on Repairs & Disposal Procedures
• Personal Hazards

Duration
1 day

Who Should Attend?
Those whose duty is to use, inspect and maintain ladders & stepladders in their workplace

Learning Objectives
Delegates will be competent to:

• Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder
• Correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders

They will have an understanding of:

• What they need to know about the law and standards relating to ladders & stepladders
• Hazards in the use of ladders & stepladders
• Storage & handling of ladders & stepladders
• Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to inspect a ladder or stepladder
• Record finding & recommend action to be taken if faults are found
• Accurately record details of ladders & stepladders

Format
The course is planned to run over 1 day.

Training Activity

Slide led – trainer providing information and asking questions

A group exercise on inspections & hazard analysis

An individual questionnaire on using and inspecting Ladders & Stepladders

Assessment Process

There are assessment activities:

• Multiple Choice Questions
• Ladder & Stepladders fault finding
• Carrying, positioning & ladders and stepladders

Assessment
Open book exam with a pass mark of 80%

PPE
Suitable head / footwear and gloves during the practical session

Course Content
Current Legislation, Code of Practice, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height

Trainer / Delegate ratio
Maximum of 1:8

Venue Requirements
A suitable classroom and practical area to accommodate 8 delegates for the theory and assessment sessions

Supporting Documents
Ladder Association summary notes for each delegate

Award
A Ladder Association certificate and LadderCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period

Literacy, Fitness & Health
Delegates must be numerate, literate and have a good command of English. They should be fit and capable of lifting, carrying and manoeuvring ladders and stepladders during the inspection process

Pre-Requisites
No qualifications or experience are required for this course