Steps and Stepstools Course
For those who are infrequent users of stepladders and step stools in shops, offices, schools and the health sector
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Course Details
Learning Objectives Delegates will be competent to:
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Assess and determine when it’s appropriate to use stepladders & step stools
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Correctly locate and safely use stepladders & step stools
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Visually inspect stepladders and step stools for damage before and after use
They will have an understanding of:
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What they need to know about the law and standards relating to
stepladders & step stools -
Hazards in the use of stepladders & step stools
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Storage & handling of stepladders and step stools
Method The course is planned to run over a minimum or 2.5 hours
Training Activity
- Slide led – trainer providing information and asking questions
- A group exercise on Inspections and Hazard Analysis
- An individual questionnaire on safe and effective use of Stepladders
- and Step Stools
Assessment Process
There are 4 assessment activities:
- 15 Multiple Choice Questions
- Step / Step Stool fault finding
- Hazard Analysis
- Carrying, positioning and stepping on to Steps and Step Stools
- Assessment Closed book course with a pass mark of 80%
- PPE Closed toe shoes, with good grip on the sole – no backless or high heel
- shoes; no socks, stocking or bare feet
- Ideal clothing:
- – No loose tops
- – Jeans / trousers for men and women
- Course content Current Legislation, Regulations and Guidance affecting work at height
- Trainer / delegate ratio Maximum of 1:8
- Venue requirements A suitable classroom to accommodate 8 delegates for the theory and
- practical assessment sessions.
- Supporting Documents Ladder Association summary notes for each delegate
- Award A Ladder Association certificate and LadderCard will be issued to successful delegates who complete the theory and practical assessment sessions at the level they attend the course which has a five year validity period
- Literacy, Fitness & Health Delegates must be numerate, literate and have a good command of English. They should be fit and capable of stepping on to small steps, stepstools and dome type stools.
- Qualifications & Experience No qualifications or experience are required for this course.
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