LA01 Portable Ladder Access
Overview
The aim of this 1 day course is to provide individuals with the necessary skills to erect extension ladders and position roof ladders. The course will provide delegates with the practical skills required to protect themselves when working at height either from a ladder or when traversing to a safe place of work.
Prerequisites
All candidates should be physically fit to carry out the physical parts of the course. They should also be aware of any company policy regarding working at height and risk assessment as part of their employment.
Who Should Attend
The training is intended for those people required to access places of work more than 2 meters above the ground and have to provide their own means of access and positioning.
Course Objectives & Content
On completion of the course, all delegates will be able to:
- Describe the scope and limitations of working at height from ladders
- Describe the methods of risk assessing the working environment prior to commencement of work
- Describe pre and post operation inspection of ladders
- Demonstrate correct selection of ladders for the type of work to be carried out
- Demonstrate the ability to position and erect both extension and roof ladders in safe and protected environment
- Demonstrate the ability to select and use suitable personal protective equipment when accessing work sites via ladders
- Describe the procedure for reporting accidents
Further Information
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Certification
All successful students will receive a certificate which is valid for three years.