Ladder Association: Stepladder & Step Stool Inspection (LALSSI1)
Stepladders and Step Stools for Inspectors 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 on your site in a suitable classroom and practical area to accommodate at least 8 delegates for the theory and practical assessment sessions.
Accreditation
Course Details
| Duration | 4 hours |
|---|---|
| Max Number of Delegates | 8 |
| Location | Sheffield Training Academy or on your site (subject to risk assessment) |
| Certificate | Ladder Association Certificate & Ladder Card |
| Validity | 5 years |
| Important | Closed-toe shoes, with good grip on the sole are recommended – no backless or high heel shoes; no socks, tights or bare feet. |
Course Overview
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
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.
Multiple Choice Questions
Pre-Use Inspection, carrying and setting up a Stepladder and Step Stool
Completing a formal inspection
