Ladder Safety
Course Background:
This course is designed to equip learners with the necessary information & knowledge to carry out their duties while working on a ladder.
Course Content:
· Health & Safety Legislation as it applies to the use of ladders/working at height
· Duties of Employers & Employees as per the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work Act 2005
· Risk Assessment – Avoid, Prevent & Minimize
· Accident reporting & Prevention
· Working at Heights Regulations 2006
· Personal Protective Equipment
· Pre-use inspection of ladders
Learning Outcomes:
· Understand the importance of safety while working at heights
· Be aware of the legislation surrounding working at height
· Identify the three stages of working at height risk assessment
· Be aware of the safe positioning, storage & usage of a ladder
This Course is Designed For:
This course is designed for those staff who work at heights using ladders as part of their normal daily duties.
Training Methodology:
This course is a classroom-based power-point presentation with learners going through the work-at-height risk assessment process.
Duration of the Course:
½ day