LADDER SAFETY
Ladder Safety
This course is designed to cover all aspects of the safe use of ladders and steps.
Course Content:
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Standards
- Types of ladder
- Inspection of ladders
- Ladder defects
- Carrying and positioning ladders
- Securing ladders
- Steps and trestles
- Maintenance and storage
- Accident awareness
- Alternatives to ladders
Key Learning Objectives:
- To identify hazards and minimise risk
- To assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders and stepladders
- To correctly position and safely use ladders and stepladders
- To carry out the basic inspection and maintenance of ladders and stepladders
Course Method
Classroom study
Personal Protective Equipment Required:
- None
Certification:
- In-house certification