Ladder Safety Training
Our comprehensive Ladder Safety Training course, created by experienced health and safety professionals, helps to reduce the risk of falls from ladders.
The course ensures employees know how to conduct meticulous safety checks and set up and use ladders correctly to protect their own safety and the safety of others.
Falls from heights account for a staggering 40% of all fatal accidents at work. By providing comprehensive training, employers can foster a safer work environment and prevent injuries and fatalities.
The course is IOSH and CPD Approved and supports employers to comply with UK Ladder Regulations by ensuring tasks are meticulously planned, supervised, and executed in a manner that prioritises safety.
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Ladder Safety eLearning Course
Ladder Safety Training helps ensure employees can conduct meticulous safety checks and use ladders correctly to protect their own and others’ safety.
£15
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What are the benefits of Ladder Safety training?
- Created by highly qualified, experienced health and safety consultants.
- Follows Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
- Complies with UK Ladder Regulations, the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) 2005, and legislation relating to health and safety at work.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Interactive training to keep participants engaged throughout.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
Who should take this course?
This course is suitable for all individuals who may use a ladder or stepladder to complete work at height tasks.
Course duration
The ladder safety course takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Ladder Safety FAQs
Do I need training to use a ladder at work?
You must be competent to use a ladder at work. A competent person is someone who has relevant experience, knowledge and training.
How often should ladders be inspected?
A ladder must be inspected by the user before every time it is used.
Formal inspections must also take place. These inspections must be conducted by a competent person in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The frequency of formal inspections depends on the level of risk.
What is the belt buckle rule on a ladder?
The belt buckle rule is keeping your belt buckle (which contains the tools you need for the job) in a position that means you don’t lean to one side and overbalance the ladder.
The belt buckle should be positioned with the weight on the front of your torso, in between the ladder’s rails.
What is the maximum height for a ladder?
There is no legal maximum height for a ladder. However, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recommend that there are landing areas or rest platforms when a ladder is 9 metres or more.
What is the biggest cause of ladder accidents?
Most accidents on ladders are caused by human error which is why ladder safety training is so important.
What are 3 points of contact?
You must always ensure you have three points of contact on a ladder. This means having two feet and one hand on the ladder or two hands and one foot.
If you need to use a tool that requires two hands it will usually be assessed as too risky.
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Course aims
By the end of ladder safety training, employees will be able to:
- Recognise the different types of ladders and the associated hazards.
- Understand the types of falls that may occur and how to prevent falls.
- Understand how to carry out ladder and stepladder pre-use checks and why it is essential.
- Know how to use a ladder and stepladder correctly.
- Know how to store and maintain a ladder and stepladder.
Course Overview
1. Using ladders
Why ladder safety is important with reference to accident statistics. HSE guidance on when it is safe/unsafe to use a ladder.
2. Types of falls
Different types of ladders, and the 6 main types of falls from ladders and how to prevent them.
3. British standards
How to ensure ladders conform to British Standards when purchasing or hiring. How to check that a ladder meets British Standards.
4. Storage and maintenance
How to store and maintain ladders correctly and why it is important.
5. Correct use of ladders
Why it is important to comply with manufacturer’s instructions when using and maintaining ladders.
This part of the course covers footing, pre-use checks, lashing, overreaching, 3 points of contact, setup, positioning, stepping off a ladder, overhead power cables, extending past a landing place, extending overlaps, safe footwear and other key considerations.
6. Pre-use checks for stepladders
Step-by-step guide to checking stepladders for defects, stability issues and other hazards before use.
7. Using stepladders
Clear safety points to follow when using a stepladder, including safe positioning, the importance of using a tool belt or bag, never overreaching and more.
Assessment
At the end of the online ladder safety training course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
If you complete the course on SHINE, you will receive a certificate which is downloadable as a PDF file.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
The ladder safety training course is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Ladder training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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