Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for Employees, Supervisors and Managers working at height in various scenarios or for those who supervise at height activities using stepladders or ladders.​

 

Course Aim

This course will provide you with the basic skills, knowledge and information to safely carry out safe and effective working at height tasks when using stepladders or ladders.

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Training Methods

A proportion of hands-on demonstrations and practical exercises, supplemented with classroom based tutorials. Students will be required to demonstrate their new skills in a range of scenarios.

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Locations

Cardiff, Swansea, Client Site.

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Additional Information

Delegates attending this course should be 18+ years and be physically and mentally fit to withstand the rigours of this training.

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Course Content

• Relevent legislation

• What are the hazards

• Duty of care

• Risk assessments and safe systems of work

• What is considered as working at height

• Correct security and angles when erecting a ladder

• Precautions of using a ladder in a public place

• Consider the main hazards encountered when erecting a ladder

• Consider overhead cables and the condition of the ground 

• Dealing with emergencies

• PPE

• Practical assessment

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