LADDER HEIGHT SAFETY Competent Person Course

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1 LADDER HEIGHT SAFETY Competent Person Course Course Overview With health and safety on the rise in the workplace, ladder use has declined in favour of safer alternatives. The trade-off is these alternatives are often costly, time consuming and prohibitive. But by utilising height safety equipment and stabilising techniques you ll discover that ladders are a genuinely safe and incredibly convenient method of gaining short duration temporary access. Key Topics Hazzard Awareness Height Access Legislation Harness Training 3h 1½h 1h ½h 6h Theory Practical Break Exam Ladder Classification Accident Prevention Safe Work Methods Dropped Objects Ladder Stabilising Ladder Height Safety Equipment Ladder Inspection Who is it for? This course is aimed at any individual that uses a ladder to work at height. Every course is tailored to your unique working at height requirements. All Kit Provided Recognised Certs & ID s Valid for 3 Years 1-5 PERSONS 6-10 PERSONS In House 595 In House On Site 795 On Site

2 Courses PRACTICAL THEORY TRADES TETHERING INSPECTION LADDERS MANAGERS SUPERVISORS OPERATIVES BASIC AWARENESS About 81

3 Theory ( 3 Hours ) Foundations Legislation Ladder Definitions Course Objectives Why we need height safety Work at Height Statistics Effects of falling WAH Regulations HSE Guidance Codes of Practise British Standard Ladder Classification Types of Ladders Ladder Practices Principles of First Use Accident Prevention Good/Bad Practise Safe Work Methods Ladder Devices Components Accessories Application Suitability Height Safety Equipment Lanyards Restraint Systems Connectors Anhorage Devices Application Suitability Harness Training Dropped Objects Ladder Stabilization Harness Types Effects of Falling Limitations Don a Harness Statistics Legal Duties Tool Tethering Solutions Effects of Dropped Objects Stabilization Principles Components & Accessories Application Suitability Single Securing Position Variable Securing Positioning Multi-Choice Examination Kit Care Inspection Frequency Product & Service Life Pre-Use Inspection Conformity 82

4 Practical ( 1½ Hours ) About Harnesses Recap A quick practical recap of correct harness use. Ladder Prep Ladder PPE Attachment Anchorage Slings Restraint Systems Securing Equipment Pre-Use Checks Positioning Locations Assessment Work Place Conciderations Placement & Positioning Erecting a Ladder PRACTICAL THEORY TRADES Debrief Climbing Courses Course Review Questions & Answers Group Photo 83 Selecting Components Securing Anchorage Rigging Stabilizing Equipment Single & Variable Securing System Checks TETHERING INSPECTION LADDERS MANAGERS SUPERVISORS OPERATIVES BASIC AWARENESS

5 More than a ladder course. Learn real height safety. Unlike your average ladder course Leading Edge provides a hybrid of essential working at height techniques (harnesses training, restraint systems, anchorage devices) and a solid theoretical and practical understanding of all aspects of ladder use including hazard awareness, legislation, kit inspection, positioning, stabilising and climbing to giving a complete solution for you need to work safely with ladders. Use the right gear. The right way. Understanding what equipment to use for short duration ladder work based on your access, scope of work and exposure to risk is essential for safety with ladders. You ll master how to select and use the appropriate height safety equipment and ladder stabilising gear to create a safe temporary system of work. Test your skills. In a real scenario. The course concludes with a group practical session that tests your new skills in a live scenario where you ll set up your combined ladder and height safety equipment in a variety of configurations, under the watchful eye of a professional instructor. 84

6 Your passport to competence. To be safe when working at height is more than just climbing a ladder. It s about fully understanding the risks, PPE selection and mechanics, stabilisation, ladder usage and best practices. This course gives you all the knowledge, awareness and practical skills to create a short duration, temporary work access solution. About PRACTICAL THEORY TRADES All equipment provided. We provide our own projector, screen, laptop, props, ladder and bags full of equipment to deliver theory lessons. We just need somewhere to teach. So, if you re booking a course on your site, don t forget to arrange a training room that can hold the appropriate number of people. 85 Courses TETHERING INSPECTION LADDERS MANAGERS SUPERVISORS OPERATIVES BASIC AWARENESS

7 Terms & Conditions Provisional training dates can only be reserved for 24hrs before booking is lost Booking confirmation is only accepted on full completion and return of this form we reserve the right to alter prices and course content without notice. Photo ID Licences and Certificates will be released on receipt of payment if delegate numbers change on the day of training, you will be charged according to the group size England & Wales Cancellation/amendments must be notified in writing: Scotland Cancellation/amendments must be notified in writing: Within 10 working days of the course date for zero charge Within 7 working days of the course for a 50% charge At 6 working days or under of the course, the full cost of the course will be invoiced Courses north of Birmingham may incur a travel charge, which will form part of the overall course cost Within 14 working days of the course date for zero charge Within 11 working days of the course for a 50% charge At 10 working days or under of the course, the full cost of the course will be invoiced Courses run in Scotland will incur a travel charge, which will form part of the overall course cost 5m - 20m Site Requirements: 90 5m - 20m Practical exercises require three anchor points* placed at right angles and spaced between 5 and 20 metres. Don t fret if site access is unavailable. We strive to be as accommodating as possible and can conduct practical lessons in car parks, fields and classrooms when necessary! *columns, railings, fencing, metal structures, rebar or anything capable of supporting 300kg. 86

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