Ladder Association: Ladder and Stepladder Combined User & Inspection (LALSC1)
This full day course brings together the guidance on safe use of ladders and stepladders, with an additional module on ladder inspection, and is designed for any person whose duty it is to use, formally inspect and maintain ladders at work.
All courses will be delivered in English and delegates must be physically able to carry out the practical elements of the course.
Delegates can attend our Training Academy in Sheffield or the course can be delivered in a suitable classroom at your normal place of work (subject to a risk assessment).
Course Contents
- Ladders and component parts
- Overview of legislation & regulations
- Roles & responsibilities of employers & employees
- Work at Height Regulations 2005
- Standards & classifications
- Planning & organising, selecting & using – STEP (Site > Task > Equipment > People) principles
- Assessing risks
- Inspection & records
- Storage, handling & maintenance
- Relevant legislation and guidance governing the inspection of Ladders and Stepladders
- The difference between pre-use and formal inspections
- Inspection procedure
- Carrying out an inspection
- Frequency of inspections
- Recording inspections
- Advice on repairs & disposal procedures
- 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
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the course, delegates will have an understanding of:
- Assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders & stepladders
- Correctly locate and safely use ladders & stepladders
- Visually inspect ladders & stepladders for damage before and after use
- Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
- Product standards and classifications for ladders & stepladders
- Hazards affecting the use of ladders & stepladders
Delegates will be able to:
- Inspect Ladders and Stepladders
- Accurately record details of ladders and stepladders
- Record findings (as outlined in PUWER ACOP 163)
- Recommend action to be taken if faults found
Course Assessment
- Theory – 30 question multi-choice exam
- Practical – STEP assessment of a task, pre-use inspection, carrying & setting up a ladder & stepladder, completing the task, completing a formal inspection
Download course overview
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One Day -
Maximum of 8 people
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Training Academy or on-site
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LA Certificate & LadderCard
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Valid for 5 years
Course Reviews
The course was really well delivered, with the mix of theory and practical activities. Andy is a brillaint trainer who knows the content well and engaged with each participant throughout the course. The Eurosafe Training space is a great set up and workspace.
30 June 2025
Have learnt so much more than I imagined that I would and will be taking everything on board in the future
the instructor was well knowledgeable on everything throughout the training and made it interesting
30 June 2025
Clear and easy to follow and understand, although a full day it went quickly.
20 May 2025
Very well presented
20 May 2025
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