Overview

This short course provides a detailed exploration into ladder safety.
The course begins with a look at the laws that govern ladder safety, before moving on to explain
how to check a ladder, and what a competent person looks at during a ladder inspection.
This is followed by a study of the different types of ladders you may come across in your role, and
how they must be used.
Next, the course covers when and where a ladder can be used, and how it needs to be secured for
use, before finishing with a look at some common ladder mistakes.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Understand what Laws govern ladder safety
• Learn about the different ladder types
• Have an understanding on how to check a ladder safely at work and ladder inspections
• When and where to use a ladder and securing Ladders for use
• And finally, have a understanding about some common mistakes when using ladders

Advantages
Understanding the risks and how to protect yourself when using ladders will ensure you handle and
work with them safely.
Online training is flexible, efficient and cost effective meaning the candidate can progress through
the modules at their own pace and in their own time, so they can fit the training around their work
and personal life.

Further Progression
For those needing further safety in training, courses such as Working at Heights, Working Safely and
PPE should be completed alongside this one.
For Supervisors that want to continue to enhance their skills, courses such as Introduction to Risk
Assessment or Leadership Skills would make great next steps