HS02: ½ Day Inspection & Use of Portable & Stepladders Course - Open Course

This ½ day classroom and practical based course is designed to provide 3 hours of classroom and practical instruction with assessment so that delegates are able to select, inspect, check and use appropriate portable ladders or stepladders when carrying out short duration low risk work at height activities in accordance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and HSE INDG455 - Safe use of ladders and stepladders.

On completion of the course, delegates should be able to inspect typical standard portable ladders and step ladders to ensure they are fit for purpose, identify faults, record the results and quarantine ladders that do not meet the requirements of the inspection regime. They should also be able to identify what type of ladder is suitable for a given task and understand the risks involved applying suitable control measures when carrying out typical general maintenance tasks using ladders and stepladders.

Theory
An overview of the Work at Height and associated regulations
Types of portable ladders and stepladders
General storage, security, and maintenance
Inspection regimes and record keeping
Typical hazards associated with the use of portable ladders and stepladders
Inspection and fault recognition of portable ladders and stepladders
Multiple-choice test paper

Practical
Inspection, pre-use checks and record keeping
Use of portable ladders and stepladders
Practical assessment

Half day (am 09:00-12:00 or pm 13:00-16:00)

10 delegates maximum per course

Morsafe Limited E- certificates (valid for 3 years)

Delegates must have a good command of the English language

Delegates will require footwear and clothing to suit the course and weather conditions