With health and safety on the rise in the workplace, ladder use has declined in favour of ‘safer’ alternatives. The trade-off is these alternatives are often costly, time consuming and prohibitive. But by utilising height safety equipment and stabilising techniques you’ll discover that ladders are a genuinely safe and incredibly convenient method of gaining short duration temporary access.
Key Topics
Who is it for?
This course is aimed at any individual that uses a ladder to work at height. Every course is tailored to your unique working at height requirements.
Aftercare Access
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Valid for 3 years
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Recognised Certs & ID's
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All Kit Provided
01 / ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
More than a ladder course.
Learn real height safety skills.
Unlike your average ladder course Leading Edge provides a hybrid of essential working at height techniques (harnesses training, restraint systems, anchorage devices) and a solid theoretical and practical understanding of all aspects of ladder use including hazard awareness, legislation, kit inspection, positioning, stabilising and climbing to giving a complete solution for you need to work safely with ladders.
02 / PRACTICAL PHASE
Test your skills.
In a real scenario.
The course concludes with a group practical session that tests your new skills in a live scenario where you’ll set up your combined ladder and height safety equipment in a variety of configurations, under the watchful eye of a professional instructor.
03 / EQUIPMENT & WORK METHODS
Use the right gear.
The right way.
Understanding what equipment to use for short duration ladder work based on your access, scope of work and exposure to risk is essential for safety with ladders. You'll master how to select and use the appropriate height safety equipment and ladder stabilising gear to create a safe temporary system of work.
04 / LADDER SAFETY EXPERTISE
Your passport to competence.
To be safe when working at height is more than just climbing a ladder. It's about fully understanding the risks, PPE selection and mechanics, stabilisation, ladder usage and best practices. This course gives you all the knowledge, awareness and practical skills to create a short duration, temporary work access solution.
05 / COURSE EQUIPMENT
All kit provided.
We provide our own projector, screen, laptop, props, ladder and bags full of equipment to deliver theory lessons. We just need somewhere to teach. So, if you're booking a course on your site, don't forget to arrange a training room that can hold the appropriate number of people.
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Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
Learn More
- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Legislation
Learn More
- WAH Reguations
- HSE Guidance
- Codes of Practise
- British Standards
Ladder Definitions
Learn More
- Ladder Classification
- Types of Ladders
Ladder Practices
Learn More
- Principles of First Use
- Accident Prevention
- Good/Bad Practise
- Safe Work Methods
Height Safety Equipment
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Lanyards
- Restraint Systems
- Connectors
- Anhorage Devices
- Application Suitability
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Ladder Devices
Learn More
- Components
- Accessories
- Application Suitability
Kit Care
Learn More
- Inspection Frequency
- Product & Service Life
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Conformity
Ladder Stabilization
Learn More
- Stabilization Principles
- Components & Accessories
- Single Securing Position
- Application Suitability
- Variable Securing Positioning
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Foundations
Foundations lays the groundwork for your training. We’ll discuss course objectives and prime you with essential background knowledge on the subject of height safety, covering the basics of why we need it, the devastating effects falls have on individuals, families and businesses and your general legal responsibilities and duties. By exploring historical references, statistics and legislation we’ll paint — in real terms — a picture of where we are today, how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go to make the work place a safe place.
Height Safety Equipment
Through this module you will understand the importance of appropriate height safety equipment when working on a ladder. We will explore how the equipment will function, how you will use them, what their limitations and performance capabilities are and the practices and work methods that enable you to use them correctly in applications.
Legislation
As a manager or employer you have strict legal responsibility to keep your workforce safe at height. But while the WAH Regulations and British Standard exist for everyone’s benefit, being extensive jargon-filled documents makes them daunting and difficult for non-legal professionals to understand. Thankfully we do all the heavy lifting to pull out the clauses that are relevant to you and explain them one-by- one in layman’s terms, helping you understand how to comply with the law and prevent unknowingly exposing yourselves and your team to the possibility of future legal repercussions.
Harness Training
Throw it over your shoulders, clip it together, fasten the leg straps and you’re good to go, right? Be under no illusions, a damaged or incorrectly worn harness can lead to death, or if you’re truly unlucky, extreme testicular trauma and rectal damage! To prevent such a nauseating fate we’ll take you back to basics, familiarise you with different types of height safety harnesses and their various purposes, teach you how to perform pre-use inspections and then get down to the nuts and bolts of how to don and adjust it. At the end of the module each of you will be provided with your own harness to practise wearing, which will be then be assessed by the instructor to make sure the whole team is competent and con dent before moving on.
Ladder Definitions
There are many types of ladder within the work place, this theory module will explore; the types of ladder, classification and suitability, functions and safe working load.
Ladder Devices
There are additional features that can be added to a ladder to create a safe temporary height access solution. This theory module will explore additional products; from pads to stabilisation devices to increase your knowledge of ladder solutions and working practices across a range of environments.
Ladder Stabilization
This theory module gives you the knowledge to safely position and secure a ladder. You will explore components and accessories that will aid ladder positioning, how to secure a ladder for a single position or for a variable position, so that you feel confident within your work place setting.
Ladder Practices
This module underpins the later practical application of how to safely set up and use a ladder, you will be shown both good and bad practices so that you are able to create safe working systems and prevent accidents in the future within your workplace setting.
Kit Care
Working at height puts your life in the hands of your equipment, so it’s in your interest to make sure your kit is t for use. To ensure safety we’ll teach you the importance of frequent kit inspection and outline the basic principles of product and service life. We’ll then explore both the causes and visual indicators of degradation on a variety of di erent products, helping you keep your kit in good condition by handling, storing and transporting it appropriately and identifying damage when conducting daily pre-use inspections.
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Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
Learn More
- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Foundations
Foundations lays the groundwork for your training. We’ll discuss course objectives and prime you with essential background knowledge on the subject of height safety, covering the basics of why we need it, the devastating effects falls have on individuals, families and businesses and your general legal responsibilities and duties. By exploring historical references, statistics and legislation we’ll paint — in real terms — a picture of where we are today, how far we’ve come and how far we still have to go to make the work place a safe place.
Height Safety Equipment
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Lanyards
- Restraint Systems
- Connectors
- Anhorage Devices
- Application Suitability
Height Safety Equipment
Through this module you will understand the importance of appropriate height safety equipment when working on a ladder. We will explore how the equipment will function, how you will use them, what their limitations and performance capabilities are and the practices and work methods that enable you to use them correctly in applications.
Legislation
Learn More
- WAH Reguations
- HSE Guidance
- Codes of Practise
- British Standards
Legislation
As a manager or employer you have strict legal responsibility to keep your workforce safe at height. But while the WAH Regulations and British Standard exist for everyone’s benefit, being extensive jargon-filled documents makes them daunting and difficult for non-legal professionals to understand. Thankfully we do all the heavy lifting to pull out the clauses that are relevant to you and explain them one-by- one in layman’s terms, helping you understand how to comply with the law and prevent unknowingly exposing yourselves and your team to the possibility of future legal repercussions.
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Harness Training
Throw it over your shoulders, clip it together, fasten the leg straps and you’re good to go, right? Be under no illusions, a damaged or incorrectly worn harness can lead to death, or if you’re truly unlucky, extreme testicular trauma and rectal damage! To prevent such a nauseating fate we’ll take you back to basics, familiarise you with different types of height safety harnesses and their various purposes, teach you how to perform pre-use inspections and then get down to the nuts and bolts of how to don and adjust it. At the end of the module each of you will be provided with your own harness to practise wearing, which will be then be assessed by the instructor to make sure the whole team is competent and con dent before moving on.
Ladder Definitions
Learn More
- Ladder Classification
- Types of Ladders
Ladder Definitions
There are many types of ladder within the work place, this theory module will explore; the types of ladder, classification and suitability, functions and safe working load.
Ladder Devices
Learn More
- Components
- Accessories
- Application Suitability
Ladder Devices
There are additional features that can be added to a ladder to create a safe temporary height access solution. This theory module will explore additional products; from pads to stabilisation devices to increase your knowledge of ladder solutions and working practices across a range of environments.
Ladder Stabilization
Learn More
- Stabilization Principles
- Components & Accessories
- Single Securing Position
- Application Suitability
- Variable Securing Positioning
Ladder Stabilization
This theory module gives you the knowledge to safely position and secure a ladder. You will explore components and accessories that will aid ladder positioning, how to secure a ladder for a single position or for a variable position, so that you feel confident within your work place setting.
Ladder Practices
Learn More
- Principles of First Use
- Accident Prevention
- Good/Bad Practise
- Safe Work Methods
Ladder Practices
This module underpins the later practical application of how to safely set up and use a ladder, you will be shown both good and bad practices so that you are able to create safe working systems and prevent accidents in the future within your workplace setting.
Kit Care
Learn More
- Inspection Frequency
- Product & Service Life
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Conformity
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
Kit Care
Working at height puts your life in the hands of your equipment, so it’s in your interest to make sure your kit is t for use. To ensure safety we’ll teach you the importance of frequent kit inspection and outline the basic principles of product and service life. We’ll then explore both the causes and visual indicators of degradation on a variety of di erent products, helping you keep your kit in good condition by handling, storing and transporting it appropriately and identifying damage when conducting daily pre-use inspections.
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Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Climbing
Learn More
- Equipment Pre-Use Check
- Aided Climbing
- Fixed Lanyards
- Adjustable Lanyards
- Restraint Systems
Ladder Prep
Learn More
- Ladder PPE Attachment
- Anchorage Slings
- Restraint Systems
- Securing Equipment
- Pre-Use Checks
Positioning
Learn More
- Locations Assessment
- Work Place Conciderations
- Placement & Positioning
- Erecting a Ladder
Debrief
Learn More
- Course Review
- Questions & Answers
- Group Photo
Stabilizing
Learn More
- Selecting Components
- Securing Anchorage
- Rigging Stabilizing Equipment
- Single & Variable Securing
- System Checks
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Practical Modules
1 Hour
Harness Recap
- A quick practical recap of correct harness use.
Climbing
Learn More
- Equipment Pre-Use Check
- Aided Climbing
- Fixed Lanyards
- Adjustable Lanyards
- Restraint Systems
Ladder Prep
Learn More
- Ladder PPE Attachment
- Anchorage Slings
- Restraint Systems
- Securing Equipment
- Pre-Use Checks
Positioning
Learn More
- Locations Assessment
- Work Place Conciderations
- Placement & Positioning
- Erecting a Ladder
Debrief
Learn More
- Course Review
- Questions & Answers
- Group Photo
Stabilizing
Learn More
- Selecting Components
- Securing Anchorage
- Rigging Stabilizing Equipment
- Single & Variable Securing
- System Checks
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