Course description
Ladder Safety Training - Online Course
This Ladder Safety training online course provides learners with an understanding of the sensible precautions they should take to keep safe when they use ladders and stepladders in the workplace.
Falls from height are the third highest cause of fatal injury in the workplace. Falls from a ladder account for around 40% of all falls-from-height accidents each year. Serious or fatal injury can occur even when the fall is less than 2 metres.
The law requires employers to take reasonable steps to safeguard the health and safety of all employees. This includes raising awareness about the risks of working at height.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is Ladder Safety training for?
All employers need to comply with the risk assessment requirements in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999. Employers need to carry out a risk assessment on working at height tasks as specified in the Work at Height Regulations 2005.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What are the learning outcomes for the Ladder Safety course?
At the end of the course you will be able to describe:
- Common types of ladder
- The advantages and disadvantages of ladder materials
- Hazards and risks associated with ladders
- How to assess and address risks using a hierarchy of controls
- The Work at Height Regulations 2005
- An employer’s duties and responsibilities
- The hazard posed by falling objects and measures that can be taken to minimise the risk that they occur
- The need to select the correct ladder and the checks to make before using one
- The things to consider when planning to use a ladder
Training Course Content
Portable ladders and steps
The first topic describes the common types of portable ladders and steps. It identifies advantages and disadvantages of these ladders. The topic also covers the different materials that ladders are made from and when to use the different types.
Assessing and controlling the risks before using a ladder
The second topic is about ladder work and risk assessments. You will learn about when a risk assessment is needed and the factors to include in a risk assessment. The topic also covers hierarchy of control, collective protection and personal protection. It identifies control measures to reduce risks and also explains the use of three-point holds.
Risks, hazards and duties when using a ladder
The third topic defines the term ‘working at height’ and explains UK legislation about working at height. It identifies the responsibilities of employers and employees and also describes common hazards when working on a ladder.
Falling objects
Topic 4 identifies measures that you can take to reduce the risk of falling objects and also explains why drop zones are needed.
Ladder pre-use checks/ ladder safety checklist
The final topic is about ladder pre-use checks. You will learn about ladder standards and labelling. You will learn important things to consider before you use a ladder. The topic covers when you should check a ladder and pre-checks for both leaning ladders and step ladders. The topic also outlines HSE guidance on ladder use.
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