Ladder Association: Stepladder & Step Stool Inspection (LALSSI1)

This Ladder Association accredited course is suitable for those people responsible for inspecting stepladders and step stools in places like shops, offices, schools, libraries and the healthcare sector.

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 classroom at your normal place of work (subject to suitability of venue).

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Course Contents

Current Legislation, Regulations & Guidance
Roles & Responsibilities of Employers & Employees
Formal Inspections of Stepladders, Platform Stepladders and Step Stools
- Inspection Procedure
- Carrying Out an Inspection
- Frequency of Inspections
- Recording Inspections
- Advice on Repairs & Disposal Procedures
Personal Hazards

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course, delegates will learn:

The law/standards relating to stepladders and step stools
When it’s right to inspect a stepladder or step stool
How to carry out a formal inspection
How to record the inspection and any faults
What action to take if faults are identified
How to accurately record details of stepladders and step stools used within the workplace.

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