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Ladders & Stepladders for Users (The Ladder Association)

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Course Duration

1 day

Accredited By

The Ladder Association

Audience

  • Delegates must be numerate, literate and have a good command of English. They should be fit and capable of lifting, carrying ladders and stepladders. This course is intended for anyone who uses ladders and stepladders.

About Course

Course Overview

This Ladders & Stepladders for Users course teaches delegates when it is safe and how to use a ladder and/or stepladder. This 1-day course will provide delegates with an understanding of the current legislation and code of practice as well as regulations and guidance affecting work at height.

Course Content

Upon completion of this course, delegates will be competent to assess and determine when it is appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder and 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

Assessment

Assessment activities include:

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Ladder & stepladder fault finding
  • Carrying positioning & ladders and stepladder

This is a closed-book assessment with a pass mark of 80%.

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.