Ladders & Steps

Aims

Listed below is what is covered in the one day Instant Training standard course. If you require the Ladder Association standard then what is listed below is split into two days.

• To state the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, guidance notes and any associated regulations.
• To enable the user to understand their responsibilities for working and creating safe systems while using this type of access equipment
• Introduction - Why the need for training?
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 2 & 7) ??Work At Height Regulations 2005
• RIDDOR Regulations 1995
• HSE GS31 - Ladders, steps and staging
• BS 1129 1982 - Portable Timber Ladders, Steps, Trestle and staging
• Ladder sections - correct overlap
• Introducing systems of inspection
• Correct ladder angles
• Tying of ladders
• Use of ladders / steps
• Hazards - accidents
• Safe systems of work
• Storage of ladders
• Footing and carrying
• Assessment paper
• 9am Start - Approx 3pm Finish

What Do I Bring?

• High Vis jacket
• Safety Boots

What Do I Get?

Upon successful completion of the course, a 5 year licence to either In-House Instant Training standard or Ladder Association standard.