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Ladder Safety
Ladder Safety Training
Understand the risks and how to protect yourself when using ladders, this will ensure you handle and work with them safely.
By completing this course, you will develop a detailed awareness of some of the key risks and safety issues when using ladders and how to mitigate and reduce them.
This course is one of a range of online workplace safety courses that we offer.
Is this the right Ladder Safety training for you?
Ladder Safety training is designed for all industries and individuals that use ladders for example, site supervisors and managers.
However, those who use ladders are also likely to need further practical training to fully understand the best practices that will ensure their ongoing safety. For those needing further safety in training, courses such as Working at Heights, Working Safely and PPE should be completed alongside this one. For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Ladder Safety training: what is covered?
This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety. The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection. This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used. Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.
Modules included in the training
Module 1
What Laws Govern Ladder Safety?
Module 2
How to Check a Ladder Safely at Work and Ladder Inspections
Module 3
Different Ladder Types
Module 4
When and Where to Use a Ladder and Securing Your Ladder for Use
Module 5
Common Mistakes When Using Ladders
How long will it take to complete this Ladder Safety training and how will I be assessed?
On average, this course is completed in just 40 minutes.
The course is delivered entirely online. All you need is a device and an internet connection.
At the end of each of the 5 training course modules, you will complete a multiple choice test.
You must score at least 70% in each test to pass the course.
Course time:
40 minutes
Assessment method:
Multiple choice test
Pass mark:
70% in each module
Cost:
£35.00 + VAT for the Ladder Safety training course UK
