Ladder Association: Ladder and Stepladder User (LALSU1)

Course Aim

This ladder safety user training course is aimed at people who use ladders and stepladders. The course will give the delegate the skills and knowledge for the correct pre-use selection and use of ladders and stepladders.

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).

IMPORTANT: This course does not train you to be a competent ladder inspector. You must successfully complete a further Ladder and Stepladder Inspector training module.

Ladder Association Ladder and Stepladder User Training

Ladder Association: Ladder and Stepladder User (LALSU1)

Course Contents

Ladders and component parts
Overview of legislation & regulations
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Standards & classifications
Planning & organising, selecting & using – STEP (Site > Task > Equipment > People) principles
Assessing risks
Inspection & records
Storage, handling & maintenance
Theory & practical assessments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, delegates will be able to:

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

Course Assessment

Written assessment
Practical assessment

Important

This course does not train you to be a competent ladder inspector. You must successfully complete a further Ladder and Stepladder Inspector training module.