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
Valid for 3 years
Recognised Certs & ID's
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.
Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
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- 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.
Theory Modules
3 Hours
Foundations
Learn More
- Course Objectives
- Why we need height safety
- Work At Height Statistics
- Effects of Falling
Height Safety Equipment
Learn More Mechanics, Usage & Best Practise
- Lanyards
- Restraint Systems
- Connectors
- Anhorage Devices
- Application Suitability
Legislation
Learn More
- WAH Reguations
- HSE Guidance
- Codes of Practise
- British Standards
Harness Training
Learn More
- Harness Types
- Effects of Falling
- Limitations
- Don a Harness
Ladder Definitions
Learn More
- Ladder Classification
- Types of Ladders
Ladder Devices
Learn More
- Components
- Accessories
- Application Suitability
Ladder Stabilization
Learn More
- Stabilization Principles
- Components & Accessories
- Single Securing Position
- Application Suitability
- Variable Securing Positioning
Ladder Practices
Learn More
- Principles of First Use
- Accident Prevention
- Good/Bad Practise
- Safe Work Methods
Kit Care
Learn More
- Inspection Frequency
- Product & Service Life
- Pre-Use Inspection
- Conformity
Exam
- An independently marked multi-choice paper to test your knowledge.
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
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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