Ladder Safety Training Course
Ladder Safety Training Course
This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety.
The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection.
This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used.
Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- What Laws govern ladder safety
- The different ladder types
- How to check a ladder safely at work and ladder inspections
- When and where to use a ladder and securing Ladders for use
- Identify the common mistakes when using ladders
Target Audience
This course is aimed at all industries and individuals that use ladders. This could include site supervisors or managers.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as PUWER, Working safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Modules for Hot Works Training Course
- What Laws Govern Ladder Safety?
- How to Check a Ladder Safely at Work and
- Ladder Inspections
- Different Ladder Types
- When and Where to Use a Ladder and
- Securing Your Ladder for Use
- Common Mistakes When Using Ladders
- Final Exam