Ladder Inspection training is aimed at ladder equipment users who are trained and competent in the use of the equipment which they wish to inspect. This training programme is designed to take account of Local legislation, and can be delivered appropriate to the country in which the client is operating in.
Many current EU, UK, USA & Canadain regulations, require all personal protective equipment (PPE) and working at height equipment to be inspected at regular intervals by a ‘Competent person’.
This Ladder inspectoion course is designed to give each delegate the knowledge and skills to form a judgement on the condition of an item of Fixed, Leaning, “A” Frame Ladder equipment and determine if it is serviceable.
This course is designed to provide the skills and knowledge necessary for the inspection and assessment of the condition of Ladders and Step Ladders in the workplace.
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Complete check of Ladder equipment, in a systematic manner and according to manufacturers’ instructions
- Inspect Ladders according to the ladder equipment standard.
Learning Outcome
- Knowledge of current health and safety legislation, approved codes of practice and relevant equipment standards in the Republic of Ireland UK, Canada and United States of America.
- Compliance with ladder manufacturers guidelines and to inspect their equipment at intervals set out in current legislation.
- Thorough Examination of Fixed, Leaning & “A” Framed Ladders.
Course Outline
- Legislation
- Role of the inspector within an organisation
- Asset Register
- Inspection Documentation
- Manufacturing Techniques
- Initial Inspection
- Maintenance/Repairs
- Disposal of Faulty items of equipment
Practical Skills
- Identification of different types of damage from sample damaged Ladders & Step Ladders
- Assessment of the scale of any defects
- Sample inspection of different types of Ladders & Step Ladders
Assessment Method
- Written Test
- Practical Inspection of Sample Ladders & Step Ladders
Additional Information
Nothing is required for this course.
Course Participation Method
In-Person only
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for any person inspecting Ladders as part of there day to day work. This course has the skills that will enable them to inspect any Ladders using the Full Life Inspecting Method for Ladders.
Certification & Assessment
Delegates who successfully complete the course will receive a Working at Height Limited Certificate in Ladder Inspection Competent Person.
Assessment Method
- 20 Multiple Choice Questions.
- Practical Skills Assessment
Course Delivery
This course is delivered by a QQI Level 6 Certified instructor, Agored Cymru – Train the Trainer & Ofqual Certified Level 3 Train the Trainer.
Compliance A Regulation
All Working at Height Limited Programs for first aid and Emergency Trauma are fully compliant to;
- European Union (Personal Protective Equipment) Regulations 2018.
- Health and Safety Authority: Safety Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Part 2, Chapter 3.
- Health & Safety Excutive: Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 and Working at Height Regulations 2005 and (amendment) 2007 .
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration: 29 CFR 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment & 29 CFR 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment.
- Canadian Center for Ocupational Health and Safety: CSA Standard Z94. 4-02 – Selection, Care and Use of Respirators, CSA Standard Z94. 3-07 – Eye and Face Protectors, CSA Standard Z94. 1 – Protective Headwear, CSA Standard Z195-09 – Protective Footwear & CSA Standard Z94.