Ladder Safety
Duration: 1/2 day (Max 6 trainees)
Venue: Renewables Academy at Wexford Training Centre
Certification: Renewables Academy (valid for 3 years)
Overview
Falls from heights can cause life changing injuries and even fatalities. This Ladder Safety course is designed to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to carry out their duties safely while they are working on a ladder or stepladder.
Objectives
On completion of the Ladder Safety course delegates will be able to:
- Understand SHWW 2007 (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work) part 4 (Work at Height) legislation
- Identify hazards and risks associated with ladder and stepladder use
- Identify the limitations of ladder use and when ladder use is appropriate
- Carry out and record a ladder pre-use inspection
- Be able to identify the correct type of ladder to use for a specific task
- Be aware of how to set-up and correctly work while on a ladder
What you get
- Theory element will include multimedia supplemented by video/power point and hand-outs
- Practical element will include ladder/stepladder inspection, identifying appropriate accessories (stand-off/Offset base etc.)
- Theory and practical tests must be successfully completed and evaluation sheets used
- Successful candidates will be awarded with a Renewables Academy certificate (Valid for 3 years)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Ladder Safety course please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Tel: 053 9121929 or email info@renewablesacademy.ie