Ladder Awareness Training
Format: 1 day
No of Participants: Up to 10
Certification: Alaymont
Objective
To train and assess all participants in the correct and safe use of ladders in a variety of environments, to avoid accidents.
Background
Ladders are used by workers use to step up or gain access to elevated surfaces. There are several basic types of ladders, including rope ladders and rigid ladders. Rigid ladders can be step ladders, extension ladders, telescoping ladders, roof ladders, and hook ladders.
Extension ladders are divided into two or more lengths for convenient storage and transportation, and so that the ladder can be lengthened for use.
As ladders are used in a variety of industry and environments it is critical in all occassion that anybody that is working at a height is fully aware of the potential risks and hazards, for themselves, their colleagues and others such as customers or the public.
Course Content
Theory  | Risks and Hazards
| | Personal safety
| | Different types of ladders and extensions
| | Applications for different
| | Legislation |
Practical | Safety checks
| | Personal safety
| | Using different extensions
| | Working with tools and equipment at heights |
Participants must bring the following on the day of training:
1. Passport Photo
2. Current Safe Pass is advisable
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Participants must be aged 18 years or over
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