Ladders are not banned in the workplace, so if it's right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and use it safely.

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1 2015

2 Ladders are not banned in the workplace, so if it's right to use a ladder, use the right ladder and use it safely. Geoffrey Podger Chief Executive of the Health and Safety Executive As a natural and logical extension of its activities, the Ladder Association, formerly the British Ladder Manufacturers Association (BLMA), now operates a national training scheme for users, supervisors and managers wanting to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to use ladders legally and safely. Written with guidance from the UK's leading experts on ladder manufacture, maintenance and safety, the Ladder Association scheme addresses all the issues raised by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and, more recently, the Work at Height Regulations And ensure delegates have an understanding of: Legislation and regulations affecting work at height Product standards and classifications for ladders and stepladders Hazards affecting the use of ladders and stepladders Upon successful completion every delegate receives a certificate and Ladder Association photo card as objective proof of competence. All centres are audited annually to ensure their continuing compliance with the high standards of the scheme. Under the regulations every person in the chain leading up to, and including, the final user, has a duty of care to both themselves and others to know and understand the practical implications of working safely at height. Demonstration of competence is a key requirement of the new regulations and successful completion of the Ladder Association training course provides proof of such competence. Delivered only by Ladder Association approved training centres, the course objectives aim to enable delegates to: Select appropriate work at height equipment for a task Assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders and stepladders Correctly locate and safely use ladders and stepladders Inspect ladders and stepladders for damage 02 Ladder Association Training

3 Updated to reflect the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations this course gives an appreciation of the hazards and measures required to control the risks associated with the use of Ladders & Step ladders This full day training programme has the added benefit of expanded risk assessment practical exercises and full accreditation. Delegates will receive a British Ladder Association Photocard ID & certificate. Full Day Min 6 - Max 12 Personnel who are involved in the use of Ladders, Step Ladders and Podium Steps. Lecture, practical and theory assessment Introduction Health & Safety Current Legislation on Ladders & Usage Am I using the correct item for the job? Reasons and Methods for Pre- Use Ladder Inspection Pre-use Ladder Inspection demonstration Ladder & Step Defects Risk Assessment & User Responsibilities Theory Assessment Question & Answer Session Protective footwear, suitable clothing & gloves for practical session All delegates MUST be physically fit and able to carry out any practical session during the Training Course Tea/Coffee and Lunch provided Ladderstore Training Centre or own premises Ladder Association Training 03

4 Updated to reflect the requirements of the Work at Height Regulations this course gives an appreciation of the hazards and measures required to control the risks associated with the use of Ladders & Step ladders. This course provides successful delegates with a nationally recognised certification enabling them to safely use ladders & step ladders and to carry out, and document, periodic statutory inspections. Delegates will receive a British Ladder Association Photocard ID & certificate. Full Day Min 6 - Max 12 Personnel who are involved in the use and inspection of Ladders, Step Ladders and Podium Steps. Lecture, practical and theory assessment Protective footwear, suitable clothing & gloves for practical session Introduction Health & Safety Current Legislation on Ladders & Usage Is the ladder Strong Enough? Is the ladder Long Enough? Is the ladder Safe Enough? Reasons for Ladder Inspection Method of Ladder Inspection Ladder Inspection Demonstration Ladder and Steps Defects Correct Usage Risk Assessment and User Responsibilities Multiple Choice Test Paper Question and Answer Session All delegates MUST be physically fit and able to carry out any practical session during the Training Course Tea/Coffee and Lunch provided Ladderstore Training Centre or own premises 04 Ladder Association Training

5 Tower Training Course For personnel involved in assembling, mobilising, inspecting and dismantling alloy scaffold towers. Safe Use and Inspection of Harnesses For personnel who as part of their operational duties must carry out or supervise any projects when working at height may involve the use of harnesses. Scaffold Awareness Course For personnel involved in or affected by scaffolding projects. Aluminium Tower Assembler For personnel involved in erecting, mobilising, inspecting and dismantling alloy scaffold towers particularly on third party sites Laddderstore training can be carried out at our training centre in Bolton or on site depending on the facilities available and the number of delegates attending the training. All delegates MUST be physically fit and able to carry out any practical session during the training courses and protective footwear, suitable clothing, gloves and any required PPE will be required for practical sessions. For booking information and any other enquires please visit or telephone Ladder Association Training 05

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