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Portable Ladder & Stepladder User & Inspection
Portable Ladder & Stepladder Training: User & Inspection - RSTC-1241
This portable ladder and stepladder training provides delegates with the competence to safely select, use and inspect ladders and stepladders in the workplace.
It supports compliance with WAHR and PUWER requirements and is suitable for both users and those responsible for inspections.
Why Ladder Training Matters
Ladders are one of the most commonly misused pieces of access equipment in the workplace. Incorrect selection, poor inspection and unsafe use are frequent causes of falls and enforcement action.
This course helps organisations reduce risk by ensuring ladders are used only where appropriate and are properly inspected and maintained.
Who Should Attend
- Employees using ladders as part of their work
- Supervisors responsible for ladder safety
- Those completing ladder inspections
What You'll Learn
By the end of the course, delegates will understand:
Legal Requirements & Standards
- Duties under the Work at Height Regulations and PUWER
- When ladders are suitable for use as a work platform
Ladder Selection & Risk Assessment
- Selection of appropriate ladders and stepladders
- Risk assessment for ladder-based tasks
- Limitations of ladder use
Safe Use of Ladders
- Correct positioning and securing of ladders
- Safe climbing techniques and user behaviour
- Environmental and task-related risks
Inspection & Record Keeping
- Pre-use checks and formal inspection requirements
- Identification of defects and damage
- Removal from service and quarantine procedures
- Completion and maintenance of inspection records
Assessment
Assessment will be carried out via
- A written exam
- A practical ladder inspection scenario
Course Details
- Course Code: RSTC-1241
- Duration: 1 Day
- Certification: Reece Safety in-house certificate
- Revalidation: 3 Years
Course Delivery Options
Training can be delivered via:
- One of our training facilities in Elland, West Yorkshire or Bury, Lancashire
- On site across the UK (subject to site assessment)
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For me he presented well and there was plenty of interaction and questions during the session with a practical display and informative videos. A hard copy of the policy was shared, which was a nice touch.
The LOTOTO training at West Drayton was good and informative. It clearly highlighted the potential consequences of not following the correct procedures, which was very impactful. I appreciated that the session was straight to the point without being overloaded with unnecessary detail — it made the key messages easy to understand and retain. The trainer was knowledgeable, and the course duration felt appropriate. I left the session feeling confident in the LOTOTO procedures. Thanks again for organising.
In regard to the LOTOTO training the trainer was well knowledge provided good training had lots of equipment and locks to demonstrate the procedures the course length was good, and by the end of the course I felt confident that I could go and ask my manager to lock off equipment.
I thought the LOTOTO training was very well done, the trainer was very professional and made the course quite interesting and you could tell he knew what he was talking about. The practical demonstrations were on point and clearly showed you what can/could happen in a real life scenario.
I personally found the course to be very informative the trainer I found explained everything well and ultimately Hopefully everyone gained the knowledge to be able to start thinking about doing it yourself What impressed me the most was his commitment to put across the Importance of the safety issues that come with doing these kind of things For me personally I would not hesitate to use this particular trainer in the future as I thought he delevired it well Thank you for asking for feedback from us Suzanne
I personally thought that it came across very well. Got you thinking engaged everyone don’t think it could be done any better.
Very good session, which was very well explained for those who had never experience LOTOTO before. Also useful for myself, who has plenty of experience. To understand the subtle differences between Heidelberg's systems and those of Tarmac where I was before.
I found the course Very very hepful, felt like I learnt a lot about lototo and feel safer in the knowledge of locking off a machine now than what i did before the course
I felt the course worked well. The trainer very clearly knew his stuff and was able to engage the room and get us all involved, and the focus was on getting the attendees to not work on something that was unisolated. I feel confident but then I was confident before isolating equipment, so perhaps not the best judge of that.
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The course was very enjoyable, very well delivered by the trainer, with plenty of practical aspects, it is a very useful refresher for more experienced persons along with others who are just starting out. The venue was great with a good facility. So overall, very good.