LA Ladder & Step Ladder For Managers
Ladder Association's (LA) 1 day training course is designed to instruct persons who have responsibility for overseeing the work of operatives on site ensuring that work is properly planned and organised and that those involved in carrying out the work are competent and properly trained, and that Ladders, Stepladders and Step Stools are correctly inspected and maintained.
On successful completion delegates will receive a Nationally Recognised certificate and photo ID card (valid 5 years).
Course Summary
Duration: 1 day (minimum 4 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:12
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory
Course Prerequisites: None, but an understanding of HASWA and WAHR is beneficial
Assessment: Multiple choice and written theory paper
Qualification: A nationally recognised LA Certificate and Photo ID card, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: Ladder Association
PPE Requirements: None
Duration: 1 day (minimum 4 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:12
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory
Course Prerequisites: None, but an understanding of HASWA and WAHR is beneficial
Assessment: Multiple choice and written theory paper
Qualification: A nationally recognised LA Certificate and Photo ID card, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: Ladder Association
PPE Requirements: None
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at persons who work includes or will include the responsibility of planning, organising and overseeing persons who's work involves working at height using ladders and step ladders.
Course Content
Throughout the course delegate will gain a better understanding of the following topics and be required to pass these assessments:
Literacy, Fitness & Health
(Extract from the Ladder Association Code of Practice)
Since the safe use of ladders requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any ladder user.
Similarly, since the use of ladders can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about their fitness to use ladders, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using ladders, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have.
Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks. Tiredness is a serious hazard when working on ladders.
This course is aimed at persons who work includes or will include the responsibility of planning, organising and overseeing persons who's work involves working at height using ladders and step ladders.
Course Content
Throughout the course delegate will gain a better understanding of the following topics and be required to pass these assessments:
- Legal Requirements
- British & European Standards
- Understanding that they must resource work so it may be completed safely and efficiently.
- Learn the difference between pre-use and formal inspections.
- Understand the difference between maintenance and repairs, and who is allowed to carry these out.
- Learn the correct methods of disposal of equipment.
- Multiple choice and written theory assessment
Literacy, Fitness & Health
(Extract from the Ladder Association Code of Practice)
Since the safe use of ladders requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any ladder user.
Similarly, since the use of ladders can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness.
If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about their fitness to use ladders, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using ladders, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have.
Do not spend long periods on a ladder without regular breaks. Tiredness is a serious hazard when working on ladders.
Book Your Ladder Training
Speak to us today about booking on to one of our Open courses at our Training Centres on 0203 794 0798 or email us at [email protected]. You can also send us your requirements via our Contact Us entry form.
Want your training at your site? Speak to us about the requirements you'll need to run a course on site.
Download the Course Syllabus here.
Speak to us today about booking on to one of our Open courses at our Training Centres on 0203 794 0798 or email us at [email protected]. You can also send us your requirements via our Contact Us entry form.
Want your training at your site? Speak to us about the requirements you'll need to run a course on site.
Download the Course Syllabus here.