Ladder inspection HS149
Course overview
This course is for Lancashire County Council employees, who, during their daily duties are required to inspect & provide reports on ladders and stepladders.
Course aim
This course has been developed to ensure that Lancashire County Council ladder inspectors comply with current inspection requirements and legislation.
Learning objectives
The learning objectives are to enable inspectors to:
Ensure all steps and ladders used by LCC employees are suitable for the task.
Learning outcomes
The learners will understand the following:
Overview of current legislation and regulations
Work at Height Regulations (amended 2007)
Standards & Classifications
Legal requirements and guidance
Ladders and component parts
Initial inspection
Asset register
Inspection procedures
Inspection Documentation
Manufacturing techniques
Maintenance/repairs
Disposal
Theory and Practical Tests
Learning methods
A range of teaching and learning methods including presentation and demonstration will be used with a focus on individual and group participation.
Theory and practical tests.
Course duration
7 hours excluding any breaks
Pre-Requisites
None
Full PPE required as practical element is part of training
Retrain
3 years