Ladders & Steps Training
Certification
Training Societi PDF A4 Certificate emailed after course completion
Hard copies and an ID Card are available at £10+VAT per person
½ day - PM 13:15-16:30 approx
£75 + VAT per person
Includes:
- Free parking
- Refreshments
- Extensive handouts
- Equipment to hire/purchase
- Free letter of attendance on request whilst certification is processed
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) | Mon 18 Dec 2023 |
9 Places Available |
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| 2 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Tue 30 Jan 2024 |
13 Places Available |
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| 3 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Wed 28 Feb 2024 |
14 Places Available |
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| 4 | 660 | 0.5 | £75.00 + VAT | St Annes – Bristol (PM Course) | Wed 27 Mar 2024 |
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.