Ladder Training Courses In Ellesmere Port
Falls from a height is one of the biggest causes of fatal injuries in the workplace. RIDDOR statistics released before the introduction of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 showed that 60% of falls recorded were ‘low falls’ from below head height.
The Ladder Safety Training in Ellesmere Port is designed to raise awareness of the dangers associated with a wide range of ladders and the practical steps that can be taken to minimise and control the risks that ladders can present. Candidates attending this course will be able to recognise and understand how to choose, set up and use ladders correctly in order to reduce the likelihood of workplace accidents.
Our expert trainers are passionate about the safety and wellbeing of each individual that enrols onto our courses. The Ladder Safety Training Course in Ellesmere Port is interactive, informative and jargon-free. The course ensures compliance with UK Health and Safety Legislation and is approved by ROSPA.
Ladder Training Course Content
Ladder Training Course ContentOur ladder training course provides a complete introduction to ladder safety and provides you with the ability to recognise when it is appropriate to use a ladder or step ladder, and to correctly use and position the equipment safely. Upon completion of the course, candidates will have a solid understanding of the relevant health and safety legislation and be fully aware of the measures required to control the risks involved in the use of ladders and step ladders.
This course will cover the following topics:
- • Types of ladders and the key components that make them up
- • Common causes of accidents and injuries using ladders
- • Key legal requirements (work at height regulations & provision and use of work
equipment regulations) - • How to safely use a ladder
- • Pre-use ladder checks
- • Handling & setting up a ladder
- • Behaviour on a ladder
- • Ladder inspection
- • How to correctly store and maintain ladders
Get In Touch
Interested in undertaking one of our ladder safety courses in Ellesmere Port? Call us today on 0151 343 0588 to learn more. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible. We run regular ladder safety training courses in Ellesmere Port and Cheshire.
