Ladder Association: Ladder and Stepladder Combined User & Inspection (LALSC1)

This full day course brings together the guidance on safe use of ladders and stepladders, with an additional module on ladder inspection, and is designed for any person whose duty it is to use, formally inspect and maintain ladders at work.

All courses will be delivered in English and delegates must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course.

Delegates can attend our Training Academy in Sheffield or the course can be delivered in a suitable classroom at your normal place of work (subject to a risk assessment).

Ladder Association: Ladder and Stepladder User Training

Course Contents

Ladders and component parts
Overview of legislation & regulations
Roles & responsibilities of employers & employees
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Standards & classifications
Planning & organising, selecting & using – STEP (Site > Task > Equipment > People) principles
Assessing risks
Inspection & records
Storage, handling & maintenance
Relevant legislation and guidance governing the inspection of Ladders and Stepladders
The difference between pre-use and formal inspections
- Inspection procedure
- Carrying out an inspection
- Frequency of inspections
- Recording inspections
- Advice on repairs & disposal procedures
Common manufacturing processes used, and their implications for the cost-effectiveness of repairs
The difference between maintenance and repairs and who is allowed to do them
The correct methods of disposal of equipment at the end of it’s working life

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:

Assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders & stepladders
Correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders
Visually inspect ladders & stepladders for damage before and after use
Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
Product standards and classifications for ladders & stepladders
Hazards affecting the use of ladders & stepladders

Delegates will be able to:

Inspect Ladders and Stepladders
Accurately record details of ladders and stepladders
Record findings (as outlined in PUWER ACOP 163)
Recommend action to be taken if faults found

Course Assessment

Theory – 30 question multi-choice exam
Practical – STEP assessment of a task, pre-use inspection, carrying & setting up a ladder & stepladder, completing the task, completing a formal inspection