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Ladder Association

05 September 2017

Ladder Association Training Courses

The Ladder Association Ladder and Stepladder Inspection Course:

Course Aim: To provide a Nationally recognised inspection course for ladders and stepladders enabling users to carry out and document periodic statutory inspections It is a requirement that those attending this course have successfully completed the Ladder Association’s Ladders & Step Ladders Users Course.

Please be aware that at present the multi choice questions for this course require a high level of understanding with particular reference to regulations/acops, etc. If you have any questions regarding this subject please do not hesitate to contact OTS staff.

Course Content • Legal requirements and guidance • Initial inspection • Asset register • Inspection procedures • Inspection Documentation • Manufacturing techniques • Maintenance/repairs • Disposal • Theory and Practical Tests Objectives You will be competent to: • Accurately record details of ladders • Identify component parts using industry standard naming conventions • Thoroughly inspect ladders and stepladders, and identify safety critical faults • Record your findings in accordance with statutory requirements (as outlined in PUWER ACOPs 163) • Recommend action to be taken if faults found You will have an understanding of: • The relevant legislation and guidance and approved code of practice (ACOPs) governing the inspection of ladders and stepladders • The difference between pre-use and formal inspections • Common manufacturing processes used, and their implications for the costeffectiveness 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

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