Ladder Training with Operator Training Services

Operator Training Services offer Ladder Training @ bothe their sites: Mersham, Kent or Godstone, Surrey.

Course Title Ladder & StepladderUsercourse Duration Minimum of 4hours Who will benefit from this course? Those who use ladders & stepladders in the course of their daily duties Learning Objectives Delegates will be competent to: Assess and determine when it's appropriate to use a ladder or stepladder Correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders They will have an understanding of: What they need to know about the law and standards relating to ladders & stepladders Hazards in the use of ladders & stepladders Storage & handling of ladders & stepladders Method The course is planned to run overa minimum or 4hours Training Activity Slide led − trainer providing information and asking questions An individual questionnaire on safe and effective use of Ladders & Stepladders Assessment Process There are assessment activities: 1. Multiple Choice Questions 2. Ladder & Stepladders fault finding 3. Carrying, positioning & ladders and stepladders Assessment Closed book course with a pass mark of 80% PPE Suitable head / footwear and gloves during the practical session Course content Current Legislation, Code of Practice, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height Trainer / delegate ratio Maximum of 1:8 Venue requirements A suitable classroomand practical area to accommodate 8 delegates for the theory and assessment sessions Supporting Documents Ladder Association summary notes for each delegate Award A Ladder Association certificate and LadderCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period Literacy, Fitness & Health Since the safe use of ladder and stepladders requires that delegates consult safety notices and read and thoroughly understand the manufacturer’s instruction manual, literacy and language comprehension are important requirements for any ladder or stepladder user. Similarly, since the assembly and use of ladders and stepladders can be physically demanding, users should be physically fit and in good health and should, generally, not have problems with eyesight or hearing, heart disease, high blood pressure, epilepsy, fear of heights / vertigo, giddiness / difficulty with balance, impaired limb function, alcohol or drug dependence or psychiatric illness. If delegates have any problems with literacy or language comprehension, or have any doubts about their fitness to use ladders and stepladders, they must bring them to the attention of their employer. This need not preclude them from using ladders and stepladders, provided their employer conducts an assessment and is able to put into place adequate measures, to take account of any difficulties they may have. Qualifications & Experience No qualifications or experience are required for this course