Basic Ladder Safety Awareness

At the end of the course each delegate will have sufficient knowledge and those skills deemed essential to use ladders safely: these include. The current legislative framework placing duties upon employers/employees. Reference to the ladder accident statistics. The importance of safe working procedures. The selection of the right access equipment for the task. The ability to inspect, prior to use, and identify common defects, plus. reporting procedures. Safe use of ladders and the benefits of levelling/stabilising devices. Suitable for: This course is intended for operatives and their supervisors or management who are expected to inspect, use and manage the safe use of ladders during the course of their work. The course remains current and follows the new 'Working at Height' Regulations 2005.