205.1 | Working at Height using Steps and Ladders

Duration: 4 Hours

Course Aims:

This course is designed to provide the necessary skills and level of understanding to be able to carry out the correct access methods when fixing above the ground equipment.

Assessment:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course or group of courses.

Course Topics:

• Understand what Working at Height is
• Common reasons for falls whilst working at height
• Understand and follow organisation procedures
• Learn how to complete Hazard and Ris Assessment documentation
• Safely and correctly carry out check of ladders and steps
• WaH Regulations 4 – 13
• Duties of persons at work (Regulation 14)
• Risk Assessment (Regulation 8e and Schedule 6)
• Identify Safety equipment and other Access equipment
• Practical Assessment
• Theory assessment

Objectives:

On completion of the course learners will:

• Correctly identify Risk Assessments and method statements
• Define Working at Height
• Safely and correctly carry out inspections of ladders and steps
• Accurately complete risk assessment paperwork
• Correctly plan the correct method of access
• Use necessary PPE safely and correctly

Practical:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.