The right way to use a ladder:
- Ensure the correct height for the job
- Good grip with 3 points of contact
- Use a stand-off so that the ladder is not resting on gutters
- Wear flat shoes
- Ensure the steps are clean
- Ladders overlap the landing point by at least 3 rungs
- Ladder checks are carried out and in good condition
- Use someone to foot the ladder or tie down
- Extension ladders should be at a 1-4 angle
- Ensure firm level ground
General course information
This course is to ensure all delegates are competent to: Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder and correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders.
Course content:
- The Health & Safety at Work Act
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
- Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
- Product standards and classification for ladders & stepladders
- Safe systems of work and hazards
- Protecting the public and other workers
- PPE requirements / care / maintenance & use
- Safe storage & handling techniques
- Pre use safety checks
- Safe use of ladders, stepladders (as applicable)
- Theoretical and Practical testing
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