Ladder & Step Safety

This course is designed specifically to recognise and eliminate the dangers of incorrect ladder usage and covers the use of all types of ladders and step ladders including aluminium, glassfibre and wooden ladders. The course duration is half a day and the areas covered in this course include:

Appreciation of the Working At Height Regulations 2005
Current legislation relevant to Ladders & Steps
Ladder Types, Specifications & Standards
Care & Maintenance of Ladders
Selecting the right tool for the job
User Responsibilities
Risk Assessment Overview
How to perform a suitable and sufficient Risk Assessment
Future Developments