Ladder & Stepladder Awareness
Designed to comply with the legislative requirements of persons involved in the safe use and care of all Ladder types within a working environment. This course complies with the Working at Heights regulations, PUWER HASAWA & MHASAWA.Working from ladders is not banned, however staff must be aware of the limitations, safe useage and safety checks.
Duration
Half day
Course Style
Knowledge & Practical
Availability
Any UK Site
Examinations
Knowledge & Practical
Certification
HSE Regulations
Course Content
- The Health & Safety At Work Act
- PUWER Regulations
- Types and classes of Ladder
- Recognition Of Safe Equipment
- Safe Systems Of Work
- PPE Requirements / Care / Maintenance & Use
- Safe Storage & Transportation
- Pre Use Safety Checks
- Safe Use Ladders, Stepladders etc(as applicable)
- Safe Handling Techniques
- Protecting The Public
Additional Information
This course is suitable for safe use, and for supervisory inspection requirements.
Notes
Fully inclusive course fees
Examination Fees - Operator registration - Course manuals - Course handouts
A4 Laminated Certificate - ID Plant Card (Wallet Size) Full Training Records
All travel and expenses to any UK mainland site (Client Site Training)
Other Information
The Work at Height Regulations do not ban ladders. They require that ladders should only be considered where a risk assessment has shown that the use of other more suitable work equipment is not appropriate because of the low risk, and short duration of work etc
