Course Objective:
- To identify hazards and minimise risk
- To assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders and stepladders
- To correctly position and safely use ladders and stepladders
- To carry out the basic inspection and maintenance of ladders and stepladders

Course Content:
- Introduction
- Legislation
- Standards
- Types of ladder
- Inspection of ladders
- Ladder defects
- Carrying and positioning ladders
- Securing ladders
- Steps and trestles
- Maintenance and storage
- Accident awareness
- Alternatives to ladders

Course Method:
Classroom study

Personal Protective Equipment Needed:
- None

Certification:
Training Plus in house certification

Course Duration:
Half day

Trainer to Delegate Ratio:
One trainer to twelve delegate