Ladder Safety Awareness Training

Course details

This is a half day course designed to equip learners with the necessary information & knowledge to carry out their duties while working on a ladder.

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course, learners will;

• Understand the importance of safety while working at height
• Be aware of the legislation surrounding working at height
• Identify the three stages of working at height risk assessment
• Be aware of the safe positioning, storage & usage of a ladder

Course Programme:

• Health & Safety Legislation as it applies to the use of ladders/working at height
• Duties of Employers & Employees as per the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
• Risk Assessment – Avoid, Prevent & Minimise
• Accident reporting & prevention
• Working at Heights Regulations 2006
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pre-use inspection of ladders

Training Methods:

• Classroom based power-point presentation with learners going through the work at height risk assessment process.
• Who Should Attend?
• Those staff who work at heights using ladders as part of their normal daily duties.

Additional Information:

• Maximum of 12 learners
• Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all learners who attend this course.
• Price on application. We can also offer group discounts.