LADDER SAFETY

Purpose of Course:
To educate the users of ladders of they’re purpose and safe handling

Designed for
For persons that use a ladder for work

Learning Objectives
Part 1. Safety Awareness Session Covering:
Legal requirements (Health and Safety at work act)
The systems of work that apply within the company and the consequences of failing to adhere to these.
Recognition of the extent of their own competence.
How and where to report problems with the use or transportation of ladders.
Safe working loads and work methods.
Common causes of accidents and how to avoid them.
Manual handling implications associated with use and movement of ladders

Part 2. Recognition of the defects in ladders.

Part 3. The use of fixed ladders as a means of access.
Securing ladders and the circumstances where an additional person should be stationed at the foot of the ladder.

Part 4.The dangers of using metal ladders near electrical systems.

Part 5. The reasons why wooden ladders should never be painted.

Part 6. How to store and transport ladders correctly.

References
The Construction (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations 1996
The Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992,

Training Methods
Classroom lecture
Overheads
Course notes
Video

Evaluation Method
End of course test paper

Duration & Venue
1/2 Day at your site

Constraints (If any) Minimum 4 Trainees - Maximum 8 Trainees per course Classroom for the course duration Personal Protective equipment
	Overalls
	Boots
	Gloves (Handling)
	Hard Hat

Evidence of Competence / Reassessment of Competence
Certificate of competence

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