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Ladder safety, stabilising & securing, height safety course

(1 Day Training Course)

Ladders can now be made completely safe

In the past there has been a general move away from using ladders because of there inherent dangers, and the resulting problems for employers in providing a safe temporary working environment for their employees.

However there are a lot of jobs that by the nature of the work, access, duration and frequency mean it's impractical to use anything other than ladders.

Ladder height
safety solution

This unique ladder height safety course provides a work solution specifically for those required to be safely protected and compliant whilst working from
ladders at work.

The course incorporates the latest height safety solutions in limited-fall and restraint equipment technology.

New ladder stabilising and securing access techniques and equipment advancements, fused together with a highly evolved industrial ladder safety guidance and methodology training.

The combined package now makes ladders for the first time a safe, suitable temporary access solution.

Who is this course for?

This ladder height safety training course has been created specifically for anyone whose work usually requires them to work from ladders at height, and which now involves them making use of the necessary height safety equipment to do this work safely and efficiently, combined with ladder stabilisation to be safe and compliant.

This course will also benefit the supervisor/managers responsible for those working at height and looking for a fundamental understanding to control and administer the process safely.

Leading Edge ticket

The intrinsic value of this training is making it directly relevant, uncomplicated, being totally focused on the delegates actual scope of work, access, specific needs, equipment, and suitability.

Delegates attending this course will get an industry recognised certificate, encompassing working at height and ladder safety, proving attained competence and accreditation.

Getting the skills and certification to work safe at height on ladders

Working at height today requires an awareness of the inherent dangers in the work being done and also the environment where the job is being carried out.

It needs the worker to be vigilant and also have the mindset and motivation for taking great care. Workers need to be trained to achieve a higher standard of competence in order to work
safely at height.

Targeted application and task specific knowledge can improve a workers confidence and overall safety as well as significantly help in avoiding accidents, serious injuries, and even the
loss of life.

Special consideration is given for the degree of competence of the worker to make sure that delegates are fully competent and capable to identify and be aware of the potential risks involved and also have the understanding and skills to work safely at height of ladders.

Choosing Leading Edge ensures the training you undertake will provide you with the complete ladder safety solution.

In completing the training it guarantees total confidence and technical competence to work at height commercially on all industrial ladders, satisfying corporate responsibilities and exceeding client workplace professional requirements and certification.

You will gain competence in:

New ladder practices fused with specialist height safety techniques and equipment
Fundamental principles: ladder types, applications and suitability
Ladder stabilising and securing theoretical knowledge and practical operational skills
Accessories currently on the market which can make ladders safer
Good and bad practice, including best practice
Working safely at height using the appropriate height safety equipment for the job

What makes this ladder height safety training different?

This ladder height safety course has been thoroughly developed with our extensive knowledge and first-hand experience of how things really happen, whilst being job specific.

The course has been designed considering the level of experience and required skills for different trades, scope of work, exposure, frequency and duration. Our aim is always to provide the best possible training experience to match the ability of each individual worker and the scope of work.
This course benefits from:

Keeping it simple, direct and relevant will result in confident and competent workforce
Highly skilled instructors delivering engaging, highly informative professional training
Pioneering training, constantly evolving in keeping at the fore front of industry trends
Leading Edge is a globally recognised height safety training and British manufacturing company that specialise in protecting people working at height. We have more than 5000 people every year complete our training to gain competence and certification, it's what we do every day making us the leading provider of height related training in the UK.

Every customer is unique

We take into account the specific work/job activity, method statements, procedures, access requirements and restrictions to work, and then provide specific guidance for how to do the work safely.

This course highlights good and bad practice and what you really need to 'know and do' to be safe while working at height and from ladders as a temporary method of access.

The key strength of our course is its method of delivery and original unique content, through highly developed learning techniques blended with powerful visual aids including new media and actual physical equipment handling.

Our expert instructors energetically deliver the course with real passion, motivating group interaction and individual engagement. We recognise this to be essential in the effectiveness and enjoyment of the course, most importantly to ensure the essential information is retained and consequently reducing long term skill fade.

On our course you'll learn directly and gain relevant understanding regarding how to be safe when working at height off ladders. From ladder classifications, types, good and bad practices, methods for stabilising and securing ladders and inspection, both before use and at adequate intervals etc.

We also include specific height safety covering equipment selection, suitability and use, because it is now accepted as best practice to be properly protected whilst working at height and from ladders.

In-line with this you will also take into account the working at height regulations, gaining a basic understanding of the legal requirements, individual responsibilities and obligations.

Learning outcomes on completing the course

After attending this course delegates will be able to work safely at height and from ladders with good hazard awareness and appropriate theoretical knowledge.

Delegates will be competent in the practical use of the equipment for the level of access required in their scope of work. They will fully understand the potential risks when using ladders and will also be competent to put into practice safe procedures when using them.

They will be able to safely use ladder specific height safety equipment and ladder stabilising and securing systems with full confidence and competency as well as have the practical ability to utilise their equipment correctly
and safely.

The biggest myth about ladders currently is that ladders are actually banned in the work place, this is simply not the case, but what we do find is that many employers are insisting on a permit to work with a ladder, therefore you must have the ability to prove that you are competent to use ladders, whilst being able to demonstration the complete safety protection achieved through utilizing stabilizing techniques and total height safety protection from the ground up.

The resulting competency acquired is a level of knowledge and experience backed up with primary training and accreditation. We here at leading edge can give you the knowledge, training and certification and you just need to bring your experience of the work you do and together using your ladder will become a safer means of access.

Theory (6 Hours)

The course is continuously updated in-line with the latest studies and research to address fundamental issues covering best practices, recognised industry methodology and equipment developments:

Course introduction
Height safety statistics, awareness and reality
Basic specific legal outline / requirements & duties
Group exercise - harness competence workshop
Worker height safety considerations
Working at height suitability - fall arrest / work positioning / restraint
Basic elements of safe working procedures / equipment principles / considerations:
Harnesses
Lanyards
Inertia reels
Restraint systems
Connectors
Fixed and temporary systems
Equipment requirements and limitations for work specific requirements / suitability
Anchorage - propriety devices in consideration with access and application
Rescue considerations specific to scope of work
Group exercise - inspection and care of kit workshop
Good and bad practice
Why ladder accidents are happening?
Fundamental principles: ladder types and applications
Access selection considerations
Ladder classifications & legislation
Main causes of accidents
Ladder & step ladder principles and methodology
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, including best practice
Golden rules for safe use of ladders and step ladders
Harness and lanyard selection and suitability
Ladder specific safety equipment selection and suitability
Propriety ladder stabilising and securing systems
HSE research and new requirements
Ladder Inspection and documentation
Exam (multiple choice examination)

Practical (2 Hours)

The trainer will observe the delegates using continuous assessment and will make an evaluation of the delegate's practical skills in demonstrating their competence. The aims and objectives of the course are:

Group informal risk assessment
Method of work selection process
Equipment selection, identification and familiarisation
Anchorage considerations and set up
Practical safe working exercises across equipment selection
Group practice and instructor evaluation to ensure a high standard of competency has been achieved
Correct inspection of the ladder ahead of use
Demonstrate correct sighting and positioning
Correct erection and/or set up
Access and egress to the work-site, proper ladder climbing techniques
Height safety equipment set-up and safe use
Ladder stabilising and securing systems set-up and safe use
Course conclusion
Ladder safety learning outcome
Instructor live guidance and walkabout
Review of site issues
To make sure the delegates have understood the theory of using ladders
To allow the trainer to observe the delegates can apply the theory in work place

Selecting the right course

This ladder height safety course is specifically designed for anyone whose job requires them to work safely off ladders, including using the necessary height safety equipment and ladder stabilising and securing systems to do this
work safely.

This course may also help the supervisor/manager responsible for managing those using the equipment and will also help management carry out their legal obligations to their employees who work at height.

It needs to fit you

Leading Edge courses are trade specific and deliver tailor made to suit the client's specific activity, so the training becomes more directly relevant and effective.

Training is not just about 'Generic Principles', to us it's about improving site safety, awareness and productivity through workplace, trade and job specific guidance.

Our courses are tailored to your place of work, the job being done, sequence of work, restrictions and equipment suitability.

We train at your location, solving real on the job issues

On-site training is the key to reducing disruption and minimising lost time for employers. It also makes it possible for Leading Edge to apply specific training and advice relative to your actual workplace and scope of work activity and specific ladder types.

Why you should feel happy to use us

Every year we have more than 5,000 people complete our recognised training, not only to gain the certification they need, but also the competence to work safely that comes from our specific tailored training.

Our aim is to engage and motivate delegates to take responsibility for their safety through positive awareness and new skills
and competence.

Your ticket to ladder
height safety

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

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