Ladder Safety

£12.00

Online Ladder Safety training course providing the knowledge needed to work safely on ladders.  The incorrect use of ladders accounts for 1 in 3 fall injuries.

DURATION | 40 mins

Ladder Safety course

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LADDER SAFETY INFOGRAPHIC

STATISTICS

LADDER SAFETY COURSE

 

Ladder Safety courseOnline Ladder Safety course is designed for everyone working on ladders or supervising those that do.  This training provides the vital knowledge employees need to work safely with ladders.

Staff using ladders incorrectly causes around 10 fatalities and 1,200 serious injuries in the UK each year.  So, if you employ staff who use ladders it is vital that you can show they have been appropriately trained and are competent.

This is also a legal requirement of the Working at Height Regulations.


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COURSE OBJECTIVE

Course objectivesThe Echo3 online Ladder Safety course achieve several important training objectives.  These include.

Regulatory Compliance.  Familiarising participants with the relevant health & safety regulations governing ladder usage in UK workplaces.

Ladder Types and Selection.  Provide an understanding of the various ladder types.  So the appropriate ladder for specific tasks and environments can be selected.

Inspection and Maintenance.  Learn how to inspect ladders for defects, damage, or wear.  Also recognise maintenance and storage best-practices that will retain structural integrity.

Proper Setup and Placement.  Know techniques for setting up ladders correctly, positioning them safely, and using them in compliance with weight limits and stability requirements.

Climbing and Descending Techniques.  Teaching safe climbing methods, emphasising the importance of maintaining three points of contact, and the ‘belt-buckle’ rule.

Fall Prevention and Rescue.  Understanding strategies to prevent falls, including securing ladders.

Promote a Safety Culture.   Generally encouraging a culture amongst staff of safety awareness, and responsibility regarding ladder usage and maintenance in all work environments.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

Who is this course for?Essentially, anyone tasked with using ladders in their work will benefit from undertaking this Ladder Safety training. It ensures comprehensive knowledge of ladder types, safe usage, inspection, and prevention strategies, fostering a safer work environment and reducing the risk of potentially severe accidents.

Job titles that should take this course include.

  • Construction workers
  • Electricians
  • Decorators
  • Librarians
  • Window cleaners
  • Shelf stackers
  • Cleaners
  • School Caretakers
  • Roofers
  • Warehouse operatives
  • General Maintenance Workers

In addition, anyone who supervises work that requires the use of ladders should take this Ladder course to understand employer and employee responsibilities.

COURSE CONTENT

Echo3 course contentUNIT 1 | LEGILSATION

First, we outline the applicable UK legislation.  After that, we detail both employee and employer responsibilities with respect to this WAH legislation.

UNIT 2 | GENERAL LADDER RULES

In this unit, we’ll take a look at the general safety rules you should we aware of. For example, ladder inspections, maintenance and storage.

UNIT 3 | TYPES OF LADDERS AND LADDER PLACEMENT

The placement and location of ladders is extremely important.  In this unit we look at correct placement and the correct ladders to use in various situations.

UNIT 4 | QUIZ

15 question, multiple choice.  80% passmark. PDF certificate.

CERTIFICATE

At the end of the online Ladder Safety course there is an 20 question, multiple-choice quiz.

If learners demonstrate their understanding of course content by achieving a minimum score of 80%, we’ll email them their completion certificate.

If learners score less than 80%, they can revisit any part of the course and retake the quiz until they are successful. A posted certificate is available for £9.

The Ladder Safety certificate is valid for 3 years.


LADDER SAFETY CERTIFICATE

WHAT IS INCLUDED?

learning outcomesThe Echo3 online Ladder Safety course offers.

Engaging Training.  Detailed video-based units cover ladder safety content in a clear and engaging way.

CPD Accredited.  The CPD accreditation provides assurance the Echo3 Ladder training content up to date, accurate and of a high standard.

Administration.  We provide flexible options for enrolling staff that are convenient for individual learners and large organisations.

Flexibility.  Learners can train anywhere with an internet connection.  After ordering there is no time-pressure to enrol staff of complete the course

Carbon Negative.  The Echo3 training platform is carbon negative.  Using our courses can therefore reduce your businesses carbon footprint.

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LADDER SAFETY LEGISLATION

Work on ladders falls under the Working at Height Regulations 2005.Employers, self-employed contractors, building owners, facilities managers, and employees all have legal duties when it comes to work at heights.

These duties include;

  • Sufficiently planning and organising work
  • Ensuring those working at height are competent and properly trained*
  • Assessing the risks from working at height
  • Reduce the risks. For example by selecting and using appropriate work equipment and providing appropriate training.
  • Work in accordance with received training and plans

WHAT IS THE 1 IN 4 RULE?

The 1 in 4 rule for ladders, defines the ideal angle when placing a ladder.  It states that for every 4 metres up a ladder goes it should extent 1 metre horizontally.

1 IN 4 LADDERRULE

BELT BUCKLE RULE

The belt-buckle rule for ladder safety is a good way to remember to always stay centred on the ladder.  This is achieved by always keeping your belt buckle between the side rails of the ladder.  This way you will reduce your risk of falling.

BELT BUCKLE RULE

WHEN LADDERS CAN BE USED

In the Workplace ladders can be used;

  • Where a risk assessment shows the use of other equipment is not justified.
  • As a guide, only use a ladder where the work will take less than 30 minutes The nature of the work makes a fall unlikely.
  • Only use for ‘light work’ – ladders are not suitable for strenuous or heavy work.
  • Two or more separate ladders must be provided when ladders are the only means of access or egress from a work area that has over 25 employees.

CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Ladder Safety training course online please email [email protected].

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