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Cost: |
£185 + VAT |
| Dates: | 24 October 2008 |
| Duration: | 1 day |
Introduction:
The Work at Height Regulations 2005 require that
ladder users must possess such technical
knowledge, experience or training as may be
appropriate, having regard to the nature of the
activity, or be supervised by such a person. The
Provision and Use of Work Equipment
Regulations 1998 require that users of work
equipment receive ‘adequate’ training. The aim of
this course is to train people in the skills and
knowledge needed to achieve the standards of
competency to carry out the duties of pre-use
inspection and the safe use of ladders and
stepladders.
Course objectives/key benefits:
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to identify defects that the inspection aims to discover and to have a basic understanding of duties with regard to the statutory instruments i.e. the law, also HSE and DTI information on ladders and stepladders.
Who the course is aimed at:
The training will benefit individual trainees involved with using ladders and stepladders.
Course content:
- Statutory instruments and standards
- Types / classes of ladders and stepladders
- Analysis of accidents
- Safe use of ladders and stepladders
- Hazards when using ladders and stepladders
- Inspecting and setting up / securing
- Inspection tagging systems
- Ladders accessories
- Care and maintenance
- Storing and transportation
- Basic checklists
- Written test paper
- Revision session / appraisals
Course tutor:
Graham Healey
Training method:
Seminar and practical sessions with assessments.
Course outcome/qualification:
PTC Certificate of Attendance.
Pre-requisite knowledge/qualification:
None.
Recommended follow-up course:
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