Overview

Gravity doesn’t care about fairy tales. It’s strictly ‘matter of fact’ like that. And that fact is simple: anyone who uses a ladder, whether at work or around the house, needs to know how to use it safely. Ladders are widely used in the workplace and beyond, but they’re also involved in a significant number of falls and serious injuries which can probably be avoided.

Before anyone climbs, there’s more to consider than just going up and down. Ladders must be checked, positioned correctly, and secured properly. Surface conditions, stability, and safe climbing techniques all matter. If these basics are ignored, the risk increases dramatically. This course teaches you all you need to know to reduce the likelihood of falls and protect yourself as well as others nearby.

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Identify the pre-use checks required to make sure a ladder is safe before use
• Identify the correct positioning of a ladder and how to secure it for safe working, to prevent accidents during work
• Recognise common ladder risks and apply safe working practices to ensure the safety of everyone in the area of work involving ladders

Why should I take this course

This course is for anyone who uses ladders of any type, in any place. That includes people in the workplace as well as their supervisors, managers, or anyone else responsible for those who use ladders. It explains how to check equipment properly, position it safely, and reduce the risk of falls. If someone could be injured by unsafe ladder use, including you, then this course matters.