Ladders & Steps Inspection Training Course

This course is the ladder inspection course accredited by The Ladder Association.It qualifies delegates to act as a competent person in respect of ladder and stepladder inspections, and approve ladders and stepladders for use. It is a pre-entry requirement for this course that delegates have already passed the Ladder Association Safe Use of Ladders and Steps course.

Who is the course for:
Anyone who has previously passed the Safe Use of Ladders and Steps course who needs to be able to inspect ladders and sign them off for use.

Course content includes:

• Accurate recording of details of ladders and steps
• Identification of component parts using industry naming conventions
• Inspection of ladders, stepladders and identification of safety critical faults
• Recoring of findings in accordance with the statutory requirements (as outlined in PUWER ACOPs 163)
• Recommending of action to be taken if faults are found.

• Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
• Product standards and classifications for ladders & stepladders
• The relevant legislation and guidance and approved code of practice (ACOPs)
• Governing the inspection of ladders and stepladders
• The difference between pre-use and formal inspections
• Common manufacturing processes used, and their implications for the cost-effectiveness of repairs
• The difference between maintenance and repairs and who is allowed to do them
• The correct methods of disposal of equipment at the end of it’s working life

Completion of the course:

Successful delegates will receive the Ladder Association Ladder Inspection certificate and photo ID card.