Basic Ladder Awareness Refresher
This course looks at the Work at Height Regulations (WAHR) which were introduced in 2005, which aimed to reduce injuries and
fatalities whilst using ladders. Employers and those in control of any work at height activity must make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people.
fatalities whilst using ladders. Employers and those in control of any work at height activity must make sure work is properly planned, supervised and carried out by competent people.
Employees have general legal duties to take reasonable care of themselves and others who may be affected by their actions, and to co-operate with their employer to enable their health and safety duties and requirements to be complied with.
Who is this training for?
If you or your staff use Ladders regualry then this course will guide you in setting up Ladders correctly and to know what the difference of inspections and checks to your ladders.
What does the course cover?
If your ladder is not inspected or checked properly at the right times then someone could be seriously injuried or even killed! Do you know what to look for if there are defects in the ladder. Do you know what legislation to follow? Then don’t worry at this course covers it all.
What is the benefit to my business?
On average 14 people die from using ladders every year and thousands are injured because of either poor training or poorly maintained ladders. By taking this course you will know how to set up, use and store your ladders in your workplace.