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Online Ladder Safety Training (Awareness)

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Ladder Safety Training Course

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Course information
  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 30 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

Our online Ladder Safety Training course provides learners with an understanding of how to use ladders and stepladders safely in the workplace. It covers the risks associated with their use and the practical safety measures that can help prevent accidents, including correct ladder positioning and carrying out pre-use safety checks.

Falls from height remain a significant cause of workplace injuries and fatalities, with ladders and stepladders presenting risks when used incorrectly. This course also covers ladder-related risk assessments, identifying damaged or unsafe equipment and understanding the responsibilities associated with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

  • Work towards compliance with UK Health and Safety legislation
  • Train online at your own pace with a full audio voiceover
  • Assured by RoSPA & Accredited by CPD
  • Certificate on successful completion
  • Course duration: 30 minutes
  • Unlimited resits at no cost

Who is this Online Ladder Safety Training for?

This online Ladder Safety Training course is suitable for anyone who may be required to use ladders or stepladders in the workplace, including those carrying out occasional, short-duration tasks.

For those whose roles involve working at height, our Working at Height training course provides additional knowledge of the risks involved and the safety measures needed to help prevent falls.

Course Screenshots

  • Ladder and Stepladder Safety Training - Welcome to our Course
  • Ladder and Stepladder Safety Training - Angle a Ladder to use Safely
  • Ladder and Stepladder Safety Training - Become familiar of the Ladder Types

Course Aim

This online Ladder Safety Training course aims to provide learners with the knowledge and awareness needed to recognise the risks associated with using ladders and stepladders, understand safe working practices and identify appropriate measures to help prevent accidents in the workplace.

Learning Objectives

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Identify the legal responsibilities for reporting accidents
  • List the responsibilities of the ‘Duty Holder’
  • Name the 5-steps of a risk assessment
  • Identify how to use ladders and stepladders safely
  • Recognise what the 3 points of contact are
  • Name the correct angle for the safe use of a ladder
  • Name 2 types of protection

Course Content

This course is made up of the following modules:

  • An Introduction to Ladder Safety

    This section introduces the course and gives examples of why the use of ladders may be needed.

  • Module 1 - Rules and Regulations

    This section of the course concentrates on the relevant regulations that are put in place when using ladders, it also looks at some rules which should be followed in order to prevent hazards to health.

  • Module 2 - Risk Assessments

    This section looks at the 5 steps to conducting a risk assessment, and what actions require a risk assessment.

  • Module 3 - The Use of Ladders

    In this final section, you’ll cover the different types of ladders, the checks that need to be undertaken before using a ladder, and how to use a ladder properly and safely.

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Assessment

On completion of the course lessons and training material an online assessment will automatically unlock. The assessment will contain 15 multiple-choice questions and a mark of 75% or above will be required to pass.

The assessment will be marked instantly and so you will know straight away if you have passed or not. If you don't pass first time there's no need to worry. Unlimited resits at absolutely no additional charge are available so you can retake the assessment again as many times as you need to.

Ladder Safety Training Certification

Our entire library of training courses is accredited by the CPD Certification Service as adhering to the universally recognised Continuing Professional Development (CPD) guidelines.

This training course and its content has also been assured by RoSPA, the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Ladder Training Certificate

Upon passing the online assessment you will have the options to both print and download your Ladder Safety Training Certificate in PDF format. In addition to this an automated email will also be sent to your chosen email address containing a link to your certificate ensuring you always have access to a copy.

Furthermore, a QR code is displayed on each certificate which when scanned by a smartphone links to our certification database. This allows employers, auditors and local authority inspectors, for example, to establish a certificates validity instantly and at any time.

Common Ladder Safety Training Questions

Under the Work at Height Regulations 2005, employers must ensure that anyone involved in work at height is competent to carry out their tasks safely or, if being trained, is supervised by a competent person.

Although the regulations do not specifically require employees to hold a ladder safety training certificate, employers must ensure that workers receive appropriate training and instruction for the work they undertake.

Completing a Ladder Safety Training course can help workers develop an understanding of the risks associated with ladders and stepladders, safe working practices and the precautions needed to reduce the risk of falls.

Employers should regularly review their employees' training needs to ensure they remain competent to use ladders and stepladders safely.

Refresher training may be necessary when working procedures or equipment change, new risks are identified, or an employee's knowledge or competence needs updating.

Employers should determine when refresher training is appropriate based on the nature of the work, associated risks and individual training needs.


The Importance of Ladder Safety Training

Ladders and stepladders can be used at work when a risk assessment determines they are suitable for the task and the risks can be adequately controlled.

According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), ladders may be appropriate for work at height where the task is low-risk and of short duration, or where existing workplace conditions mean that more protective equipment is not justified.

Before using a ladder, employers should consider the nature of the task, working environment, duration of use and whether safer alternatives, such as scaffolding or mobile access platforms, would be more appropriate.

Before using a ladder or stepladder, a pre-use check should be carried out to identify any visible damage, defects or conditions that could make it unsafe.

Some of the key checks include:

  • Stiles (side rails): Check for bends, cracks or other visible damage.
  • Rungs and steps: Ensure they are secure, undamaged and free from excessive wear.
  • Feet: Check that they are present, secure, undamaged and free from contamination that could cause slipping.
  • Locking mechanisms: Ensure stepladder hinges, locking devices and spreader bars are functioning correctly.
  • General condition: Look for loose components, corrosion or other signs of deterioration that could affect safe use.

If any defects are identified, the ladder should not be used and must be removed from service until it has been properly assessed and, where appropriate, repaired or replaced.

Workplace Scenario
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Overreaching While Using a Ladder

Situation

A maintenance worker is using a leaning ladder to replace a light fitting. Rather than climbing down and repositioning the ladder, they stretch sideways to reach the fitting.

What went wrong?

By overreaching, the worker shifts their weight away from the ladder, increasing the risk of losing balance or causing the ladder to become unstable.

Key takeaway

Workers should maintain a safe working position and avoid overreaching. If an area cannot be reached safely, they should descend and reposition the ladder or use more suitable access equipment.

Workplace Scenario

Using a Ladder on an Unsuitable Surface

Situation

A worker needs to access an overhead pipe in a warehouse. They position a ladder on an uneven floor without checking whether it can be safely supporte

What went wrong?

The uneven surface compromises the ladder's stability, increasing the risk of it slipping or tipping while the worker is using it.

Key takeaway

Ladders must be positioned on a firm, level and stable surface. Where the working conditions do not allow safe ladder use, an alternative method of access should be considered.

Workplace Scenario

Carrying Tools While Climbing a Ladder

Situation

A maintenance worker needs to carry out a minor repair above a doorway. While climbing a ladder, they carry several tools in one hand, leaving only one hand available to hold the ladder.

What went wrong?

Carrying tools by hand can affect the worker's balance and prevent them from maintaining a secure handhold while climbing, increasing the risk of falling.

Key takeaway

Workers should keep their hands free when climbing ladders by using suitable tool belts or other safe methods of transporting equipment. Tools and materials should be secured to prevent them from falling.

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  • Certificate on Successful Completion
  • Access course on Desktop, Laptop or Tablet
  • 15 Multiple Choice Questions
  • Course Duration: 30 Minutes
  • CPD Points: 1

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