Ladder Safety Introduction

14 FATAL accidents at work every year involve ladders

Ladders accounted for 14 fatalities per year to workers (averaged over 6 years) 60% of those killed or seriously injured had fallen from below head height.

With 1226 (more than 100 a month) Major injuries, falls from ladders and stepladders account for almost a third of all injuries and cost the UK economy around £60 million each year.

Source: HSE Gov.uk/statistics

Accidents involving ladders are all too common, and most businesses have at least one ladder.

The cause is often simple. The ladder slips or tilts at the top, or slips outwards at the base. In some cases, part of the ladder fails due to its poor condition. Gravity means you only go one way. And it's not the fall that hurts but the impact with the ground.

Many companies have experience of such accidents. They happen during routine production activities, maintenance activities, building repair or cleaning work, accessing plant etc.

The HSE says: Anyone at work who uses or specifies the use of ladders needs adequate information and training so that they understand there limitations and safe use.

Leading Edge has developed a training course which is applicable for all industry sectors and places of work.

Who is this Ladder Safety course for?

All personnel who may have a requirement to use ladders and step-ladders

Ladder Safety Course Content

Ladders and step ladders are an essential tool within the work place, their use is widespread across almost all industry sectors.

The key strength of the course is it’s method of delivery, highly visual in nature it includes numerous illustrations and photographs. Our instructors energetically deliver the course and encourage group interaction. We have found this to be a particularly effective way for the course to be enjoyable, and more importantly to ensure the key information is retained.

Ladder Safety Theory

The course has been carefully devised in line with the latest studies and research to address the following fundamental issues:

• Why accidents are happening?
• Fundamental principals, including a look at Ladder types and their applications.
• Access selection Considerations
• Ladder Classifications & Legislation
• Main Causes of Accidents
• Ladder & Step Ladder Principles
• Ladder & Step ladder types
• Accessories currently on the market which can make ladder safer
• Pre use considerations, including positioning and stability
• Good and bad practice
• Golden rules for safe use of ladders and step ladders
• HSE research and good practice new requirements
• Ladder Inspection

Ladder Safety - Practical

The trainer will observe the candidates using continuous assessment and an evaluation of practical skills demonstrating their competence, the aims and objectives are:

• To ensure the candidates have understood the theory of using ladders correctly.
• To allow the trainer to see the candidates can apply the theory in real life situations.
• To ensure a high standard of competency has been achieved.
• Correct inspection of the ladder prior to use
• Demonstrate correct sighting and placement
• Correct erection and/or assembly
• Access and egress to the work-site, correct ladder climbing techniques
• Conclusion

Exam - We conclude the course with a multiple choice examination.

Ladder Safety - Learning Outcomes

Delegates will have a sound knowledge and a correct understanding of the the principals of using ladders safely. They will fully understand the risks when using ladders and step ladders and will be able to put into practice safe procedures when using them.

Your ticket to Ladder Safety

Leading Edge delivers fresh, dynamic and enthusiastic learning presentations with practical applications to make the experience as enjoyable as possible. This will ensure the course is memorable and allows candidates to easily digest the safety information.

On successful completion of the course and examination, candidates will be issued with a Leading Edge Photo ID card and certification as proof of their accomplishment and safety awareness.

Ladder Safety Booking and Pricing Information

Location Onsite

Our training is job specific and so in order to provide the most effective training we deliver courses on-site or at your place of work. We provide direct training at your location both nationwide and internationally. So wherever you are, we can deliver the training courses you need.

1/2 Day (8.30am to 1pm)

Our courses last a full half a day to ensure candidates receive excellent training and practical assessments. Because our training is held on-site it will minimise disruption and travelling times so you can maintain your workplace schedule.

Ladder Safety Course Pricing

*Course fees include the travel costs for England and Wales only; for all courses outside of this area there will be additional travel costs as appropriate.