Safe Work at Height with Ladders Training Course - Full Day
The Full Day Short Duration Working from Portable Ladders course is divided into 2 levels. It is quite a comprehensive course with level 1 & 2 designed to provide delegates with the correct training of the methods to stabilise a leaning ladder for use with the correct type of fall protection equipment. Level 2 advances Level 1 by demonstrating the correct method of using fall protection equipment whilst climbing a ladder with 2 hands free, this will allow the user to carry any equipment up the ladder at the same time. At the end of the course there is a short test, when successfully completed candidates will be issued with a certificate and will then be considered to be a "competent person" as specified by the Health & Safety Executive.
Level 1 & 2 work at height safety equipment is used on leaning access ladders, where the operative cannot safely ascend and descend the ladder maintaining 3 points of contact at all times. Secure ladder to wall, secure operative to ladder, with the addition of a rope and rope grab. The rope and grab enables the user to carry equipment in one hand, while ascending or descending the ladder. As with all Apple Group Ltd.The level 1 & 2 system has been developed with the assistance of many of our clients, and we will continue to evolve with the end users feedback .
Areas covered in the Short Duration Safe Work from Height Training Course.
- Appreciation of the requirements of UK legislation.
- Understanding the difference between fall arrest & fall restraint.
- The importance of correct anchorage.
- Understanding the method of correct fitting, usage & inspection of fall protection equipment.
- Securing leaning ladders & using fall protection equipment.
- Appreciating the standards for ladder safety and the hazards to be avoided.
- Access procedure for portable ladders.
- Practical demonstration of equipment by all course candidates.
Industries Supplied and Supported by Apple Group Ltd Include:
- Satellite Industry
- Aerial Industry
- Fire & Security Equipment Installation
- Cavity Wall Insulation
- Solar Panel Installation
- Gas & Heating Engineers
- Social Housing Repair Teams
- Building Maintenance
- Utilities
- Telecoms Installations
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Glazing Industry
- Roofing Contractors
- Price on Request
- Group discounts available
