Ladder Safety Training

Duration 2 hours

City & Guilds Assured CPD Approved RoSPA Approved
Ladder Safety
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  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£31 +VAT

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This Ladder Safety course will help you understand how to use ladders and stepladders safely. Knowing how to choose, set up and use ladders correctly will reduce the likelihood of accidents happening in the workplace.

This course provides a complete introduction to ladder safety and the safe working practices you should follow. It explains how to select, carry out pre-use checks, set up, and use ladders as well as outlining the steps of a ladder-specific risk assessment. By completing the training, you will understand the relevant health and safety legislation and feel more confident about safely carrying out workplace tasks.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Written in compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005

Developed by health and safety professionals

City & Guilds Assured

Accredited by CPD and assured by RoSPA Qualifications

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500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand why it's important to work with ladders safely.
  • Know what the legal requirements are concerning ladder safety.
  • Recognise what everyone's duties are regarding ladder safety and who can use ladders.
  • Know how to carry out a ladder risk assessment.
  • Understand how to carry out pre-use inspections of ladders.
  • Be aware of detailed visual inspections, maintenance and repair procedures, and the safe storage conditions for ladders.
  • Recognise the various safety practices you must follow when using ladders and stepladders, including setting them up, stabilising, transporting, and working on them.

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Module 1: Introduction to Ladder Safety

Module 2: Legal Responsibilities

Module 3: Risk Assessment

Module 4: Inspection, Maintenance, and Storage

Module 5: Setting Up Ladders

Module 6: Using Ladders Safely

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 20 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

This course is designed for those who use ladders and/or stepladders as part of their job role. It is suitable for employees of all levels as it is designed as an introduction to ladder safety and so no prerequisites are needed.

If your job role involves Working at Height, then you are required to undertake training to prove that you're competent and safe to do so. See our Working at Height Training Course for more information.

Written by experts

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Neil Murray

Health and Safety Consultant

Neil Murray is a vastly experienced and highly qualified health and safety professional who has held roles such as Senior Health and Safety Executive inspector,  and Principal Inspector for Channel Tunnel construction. He has also held senior roles in an international infrastructure business, a major UK water utility company and a major construction group and provided management consultancy to numerous companies across a wide range of industries. 

Neil has a wide expertise in many sectors, including construction, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, water and waste utilities, education, heritage sites, public safety, rail construction and operation, transport, marine, waste management, engineering design and industrial and facilities management services. 

Neil is a QSA auditor for RoSPA and also an author of published guidance on health and safety in the construction of the Channel Tunnel, work at height, major project management, and online training courses.

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