Policy & Compliance

Stepladder & Ladder Safety

They say walking under a ladder brings bad luck, but working with them can spell tragedy. The humble ladder is probably something to be avoided unless you absolutely have to use it, but if you work with ladders or step ladders, you need to take great care. Did you know that most injuries with ladders occur when falling from a height shorter than 2 metres? Ladders, when used incorrectly, can be fatally dangerous. This course will help you stay safe.

Learning outcomes:

Recognise correct positioning and securing of ladders to avoid injury
Identify potential risks and dangers of working with ladders
Choose the correct type of ladder for the job
Describe appropriate emergency procedures in the event of an accident

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What you will learn

Who is this course for

Ladder safety training and step ladder safety training is crucial for those working from height. Ladder misuse can cause serious injuries and even fatalities. This course is designed to help you avoid a trip to A&E and give you the skills to select, position and secure ladders safely.

This ladder safety training course is essential to anyone working with or around ladders, and focuses on how to keep staff safe as they work with them. Whether Headteacher, duty holder or SBM, it’s essential to know how to follow health and safety procedures and mitigate ladder risk.

Why choose iAM Compliant

Peace of mind with testing

This course also has an assessment at the end which allows learners to test their understanding and helps businesses demonstrate a level of competence in the topic.

Accessibility

Everyone has the right to learn and learner need can vary depending on environment or disabilities. To support this diversity, we provide transcripts so people have text options for media, alongside subtitles for all videos.