Course Description
CPD certified and approved
This short Ladder Safety online course provides a detailed exploration of ladder safety.
The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before explaining how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection.
This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and how they must be used.
Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand what Laws govern ladder safety
• Learn about the different ladder types
• Have an understanding of how to check a ladder safely at work and ladder inspections
• When and where to use a ladder and securing Ladders for use
• Finally, have an understanding of some common mistakes when using ladders
Target Audience
This course is aimed at all industries and individuals who use ladders. This could include site supervisors or managers.
Advantages
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself when using ladders will ensure you handle and work with them safely.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost-effective, meaning the candidate can progress through the modules at their own pace and in their own time, thus enabling them to fit the training around their work and personal life.
Further Progression
For those needing further safety training, courses such as Working at Height, Working Safely, and Personal Protective Equipment should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors who want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps.
Modules
Module Name | Pass % Required |
1. What Laws Govern Ladder Safety? | 70 |
2. How to Check a Ladder Safely at Work and Ladder Inspections |
70 |
3. Different Ladder Types | 70 |
4. When and Where to Use a Ladder and Securing Your Ladder for Use |
70 |
5. Common Mistakes When Using Ladders | 70 |
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up-to-date web browser
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Duration: 40 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off. It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).