HEIGHT SAFETY COURSES
Safe Use Of Portable Ladders
Course code:
TATR/LS
Course duration:
1 Day
Audience:
Persons planning the use of portable ladders for access and short duration working
Course aim:
To provide delegates with the knowledge and practical experience to safely use temporary, portable ladders leading to an Accredited Certifictaion Under the Ladder Assocaition National Training Scheme
Certification Details
BSI British Standards "Ladder Standards"
The Ladder Association Accredited Training Center
Instructor to student ratio:
1:6
Further info:
Ladders & component parts
Overview of legislation & regulations
Standard & classifications
Planning & organising
Risk assessment
Inspection & records
Storage, handling & maintenance
Ladder stabilisation
Climbing techniques
Written and practical assessments
The course will involve elements of classroom and
Practical tuition. Emphasis will, at all times, be on
practical climbing under the safe supervision of an
instructor. Delegates will be continually assessed throughout
the course.
Overview of legislation & regulations
Standard & classifications
Planning & organising
Risk assessment
Inspection & records
Storage, handling & maintenance
Ladder stabilisation
Climbing techniques
Written and practical assessments
The course will involve elements of classroom and
Practical tuition. Emphasis will, at all times, be on
practical climbing under the safe supervision of an
instructor. Delegates will be continually assessed throughout
the course.
