Max Number of Delegates: 12
Duration: ½ Day
Length of Certification: 3 Years
Accreditation: Certificated
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for any person who may be required to Supervise others in the safe use of Steps & ladders in the workplace or requires familiarisation with the associated regulations.
Aim
To provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the hazards associated with the use of Steps & Ladders and to comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER).
Content
- Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
- Management of Health and Safety at Work 1999
- PUWER 1998
- Work at Height Regulations 1998
- Risk assessments
- Inspection
- What do we need to record and why
- Frequency of inspections (regulatory and recommendation)
- Asset records
- Inspection records
- What do we inspect
- Component parts of ladders and step ladders
Training Methods
Classroom based tutorials and demonstrations. Practical exercise in the inspection of Steps & ladders
Delegates will be assessed by a multiple choice questionnaire