Ladders & Steps Training
Certification
Training Societi PDF A4 Certificate emailed after course completion
½ day -
AM - 08.45am - 12.15pm
PM - 13:15pm-16.00pm
£75 + VAT per person
Includes:
- Free parking
- Refreshments - Tea, Coffee, Biscuits, Squash, Water
Location
- Bristol
- On site by arrangement
Delegates
If you have 1 to 16 delegates you can attend an open training course. Per person price is for our open public coures only.
On-site training available on request, please contact us for pricing and availability.
Statistically inappropriate / incorrect use of ladders and stepladders contributes to an average of 14 deaths and 1,200 major injuries every year in the UK, and result in hefty fines and court cases for companies.
Ladders and Steps should only be considered for light work of short duration. Usage in line with appropriate Risk Assessments by the appointed persons.
Course objectives/outcomes:
- H&S Laws & Regulations – understanding your legal duty under the Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Responsibilities of employers and employees
- Determining if a ladder/step ladder is the right equipment to use using the 3 point ‘hierarchy of control’ risk assessment guide
- How to choose the right equipment for a task
- Carrying out pre-use inspections with ladder tag systems, how often these must be done and who is responsible for them
- How to use equipment safely to minimise risk – sensible safety precautions
- Storage, maintenance and keeping kit safe and legal
- Importance of issuing and using correct PPE
- How to select the correct classified equipment for a task and inspection procedures
- Practical sessions throughout
- Test paper/questions/ handouts and review
This course covers using a ladders and steps while working at height, we recommend delegates are trained in working at height which is a seperate course and covers all aspects of working at height. This course is conducted on the same day as ladders and steps and can be viewed by clicking here.
Course Dates
| Days | Price per person | Location | Dates | Status | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Wed 27 Nov 2024 |
11 Places Available |
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| 1 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Mon 09 Dec 2024 |
12 Places Available |
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| 1 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Wed 18 Dec 2024 |
13 Places Available |
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| 2 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes- Bristol (AM Course) | Tue 07 Jan 2025 |
14 Places Available |
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| 2 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Fri 17 Jan 2025 |
14 Places Available |
Who needs this training
Current users, supervisors and managers, business owners and buyers of equipment.
Trainer
Alan Bigwood
Alan is our Senior Trainer and Technical Director.
He spent 30 years as a Health & Safety Director of a National Construction company, so he has the muddy boots experience, the qualifications, the stories as well as the likability and sense of humour so crucial to helping people understand the importance of Health & Safety in the workplace.
FAQs
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Q: Are ladders banned by the HSE?
A:
No - this is a myth. Ladders may be a suitable option for short duration work of a simple nature. Longer work requires more suitable equipment.