Course curriculum

  • 1

    Aims and learning outcomes

    • In this section

    • Why you need to know about ladders

    • Aims and learning outcomes

    • Important
  • 2

    Introduction

    • In this section

    • Types of ladder - leaning ladder

    • Types of ladder - leaning extension ladder

    • Lock and guide bracket

    • Types of ladder - stepladder

    • Types of ladder - folding ladder

    • Types of ladder - trestle ladder

    • Types of ladder - roof ladder

    • Types of ladder - telescopic ladder

    • Ladder classifications

    • Key legislation

    • Key legislation - alternatives to ladders

    • Key legislation - ladder specifics
  • 3

    Key hazards

    • In this section

    • Falls

    • Other accidents

    • Maintenance
  • 4

    Assessing the risk

    • In this section

    • What is risk assessment?

    • Carried out by...

    • Risk assessment stages

    • Stage 1 - identify the hazards

    • Stage 2 - identify who may be harmed and how

    • Stage 3 - evaluate the risk and decide on precautions

    • Stage 4 - record the significant findings and implement them

    • Stage 5 - review and update as necessary
  • 5

    Using a ladder

    • In this section

    • Pre-use checks

    • Handling a ladder

    • Setting up a ladder

    • Positioning

    • Erecting

    • Securing

    • Behaviour on a ladder

    • Storing a ladder

    • Ladder maintenance
  • 6

    Assessment

    • Knowledge check
  • 7

    Summary

    • Your certification

    • Further reading

    • About this course

    • Feedback