LA Step Ladder & Step Stool User
Ladder Association's (LA) half day training course is designed to instruct those who use step ladders and stools in work environments such as shops, offices, schools, libraries and the healthcare sector that conform to EN14183.
On successful completion delegates will receive a Nationally Recognised certificate and photo ID card (valid 5 years).
Course Summary
Duration: Half day (minimum 4 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:8
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory & Practical session
Course Prerequisites: None, but a basic understanding of working at height is beneficial
Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper & Practical skills assessment
Qualification: A nationally recognised LA Certificate and Photo ID card, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: Ladder Association
PPE Requirements: Safety Footwear, Hard Hat, Gloves
Duration: Half day (minimum 4 hours) typically starting at 8.30AM
Maximum Instructor/Delegate Ratio: 1:8
Delivery Method: Classroom based theory & Practical session
Course Prerequisites: None, but a basic understanding of working at height is beneficial
Assessment: Multiple choice theory paper & Practical skills assessment
Qualification: A nationally recognised LA Certificate and Photo ID card, valid for 5 years
Awarding Body: Ladder Association
PPE Requirements: Safety Footwear, Hard Hat, Gloves
Who Should Attend
This course is aimed at persons who work includes or will include the use of step ladders and step stools in the workplace and how to safely do so without risk of personal injury to themselves or others.
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 use of step ladders and step stools in the workplace and how to safely do so without risk of personal injury to themselves or others.
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
- Assess and determine when it's appropriate to use Step Ladders & Step Stools
- Correctly located and safely use Step Ladders & Step Stools
- Visually inspect Step Ladders & Step Stools for damage before and after use
- Hazards associated with Step Ladders & Step Stools
- Storage and Handling of Step Ladders & Step Stools
- Multiple choice theory assessment
- Practical training session and STEP 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.