Ladder Access and Working at Heights

The Programme

This course covers both underpinning knowledge and practical use of access equipment.

The knowledge covers:
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (H.A.S.A.W.A)
Working Height Regulations (W.H.R) 2005/7 (Legislation)
Risk Assessments - Method Statements - Safe Systems of Work
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (P.U.W.E.R)
Duties of Employer and Employee
Providing understanding and knowledge of Hierarchy of Control and appropriate selection of correct equipment needed to minimise the risks of a potential accident in the workplace. This covers from a hop-up, ladders, mobile towers to scaffolding.
Practical activities include:
Safe use of all access equipment in the workplace including;
Use of hop-ups and other low level working platforms
Using and assembling podium type platforms
Erecting ladders (inc. double and triple extension types) and step ladders
Safe assembly of tower scaffolding (and awareness)
Methods of moving equipment
End of course appraisal/assessment

The course has been designed to assist both employers and employees who have certain elements of their working practices involving ladders, scaffolding and working platforms.

There are two main elements:
Theory:
Hazards and risks arising from the use of ladders and access equipment;
Methods of erecting and dismantling working platforms;
How to store, handle and transport equipment;
How to inspect and test working platforms and ladders for damage;
General conditions, provision and maintenance of all appropriate access equipment;
The use of suitable personal protective equipment (including footwear and clothing).

Practical Assessments:
Erecting and dismantling working platforms;
Erecting and dismantling ladders and access steps.

Each candidate will be assessed on their practical abilities throughout the delivery of this programme.

Costs

For current costs please enquire.
NB: A ConstructionSkills' grant may be available to companies 'in scope', please enquire for details.

Venue

• Barnstaple Campus
• Tiverton Campus

Dates

Courses are run on the last Friday of each month or on request for group bookings.

Length of Study

One day.