Safe Use of Ladders and Step Ladders

Training Options Available:

Course Overview Consists of: Safe use of ladders and step ladders Training Courses This is applicable for anyone who works or will be working using ladders and step ladders. Novice and experienced operators will undergo a ½ day training course, this can be either at your site across the UK or at our training centres. Aims of this Training Course: The Safe Use of Ladders and Step Ladders course ensures that you are competent and safe when using a ladder or step ladder. The knowledge you gain will help keep yourself and others safe from falling from height and ensure that you are working legally on site. Course Overview Consists of: • Be aware of accidents that happen while working at heights. • Relate the general requirements of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 to their own work activities. • Gain a greater understanding of regulations and guidance relating to ladder and step ladder use • Checking a ladder and step ladder before us • Using a ladder and step ladder safely • Where to use ladders • Ladders used for access • Condition of the equipment • Securing ladders The theory test is based on multiple choice questions of the training material that have been covered. You will be asked multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. Find out more on our Safe use of Ladders and Step Ladders Training. Trained operator theory test followed by a practical test Grants Construction companies registered with the CITB levy can claim grants from the CITB for NVQ’s and each completed course