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Ladders account for around 40% of falls from height accidents in the UK

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Learning outcomes

  • Learn about and work towards compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005
  • Learn about the things you need to do before you use a ladder as well as during
  • Learn how to select the right ladder for the task that you are carrying out

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Course contents

This training course is broken down into 4 sections

  1. 1
    Ladder Selection
  2. 2
    Ladder Pre-Check
  3. 3
    Ladder Setup
  4. 4
    Ladder Use Guidelines

Section 1

This section covers the first of the four Ladder Safety Steps. We look at what you need to consider when you’re selecting a ladder – including the BSI Kitemark, and the ladder’s size, material and duty rating.

Section 2

For the second step, we look at how you can conduct a ladder Pre-check correctly on step ladders and non-self-supporting ladders (including extension ladders). We also demonstrate how to find and mark a ladder’s Balance Point.

Section 3

Here, we take you through the setup process. We provide a ‘Low Shoulder Carry’ and ‘1:4 Ratio’ demonstrations, we explain the setup “do’s and don'ts” for all ladders, and we also include how to extend and set up an extension ladder.

Section 4

This section gives you concise practical steps for using a stepladder, a single ladder and an extension ladder. We discuss Ladder Etiquette and provide a bullet list of how to lower a ladder safely. There are also additional resources on Ladder Maintenance and Storage for wooden, fibreglass and aluminium ladders.

About this course

Falling from a height is incredibly common and incredibly dangerous, and at least a third of all fall injuries involve ladders. This makes them one of the largest causes of accidents and injuries – both in the workplace and at home; Ladder Safety Training is therefore essential.

You don’t need to be formally qualified to use a ladder, but you do have to be competent. This Ladder Safety Course has been created to help strengthen the necessary skills and knowledge you need to use ladders safely.

There are various types of ladders and you need to make sure that you are picking up the right one for the situation. As well as the set up of a ladder, you’ll also need to consider how you dismantle and carry them from location to location.

It’s split into four short sections, with each one looking at the Ladder Safety Steps – Ladder Selection, Ladder safety Pre-Check procedures, Ladder Setup and Ladder Use.

Incorrect ladder safety procedures may result in workplace injuries and end up costing your business in compensation. Training helps to avoid the worst case scenario.

This Ladder Safety Training can be used in conjunction with our Working at Height Training.

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