Practical Ladder User Training
Practical Ladder User Training
Altra Medical provides practical ladder-user training for employees who need to select, inspect, erect and work safely from step ladders, single ladders and extension ladders.
The training is aligned to the Institute for Work at Height learning programme LNQ20190039 – Erect and Use Ladders up to 14 m, NQF Level 1, 1 credit. Altra Medical limits the practical scope of this course to ladders up to 12 m.
Learners are taught how to determine whether a ladder is the correct equipment for the task, select the appropriate ladder, carry out pre-use inspections, erect and secure ladders correctly, work safely from the ladder, dismantle it, perform post-use inspections and transport and store ladders safely.
The course is practical and competency-based, with learners required to demonstrate the safe use of the different ladder types rather than only complete classroom theory.
Successful learners receive certification through the IWH system, and the certificate is valid for 3 years.
The approved programme specifically covers selection and pre-inspection, setup, securing, ascent/descent, working from ladders, dismantling, post-use inspection, transport and storage.
Practical skills
- Determine whether a ladder is the correct equipment for the task
- Select the correct ladder for the work and site conditions
- Carry out a pre-use inspection
- Set up step ladders, single ladders and extension ladders up to 12 m
- Secure ladders correctly
- Ascend and descend ladders safely
- Work safely from a ladder
- Move and dismantle ladders safely
- Carry out a post-use inspection
- Transport and store ladders correctly
Knowledge
- Principles of safe ladder use
- Different ladder types and their applications
- Ladder load capacities and limitations
- How to determine whether a ladder is suitable for the task
- Pre-use and post-use inspection procedures
- Correct ladder setup in normal and restricted work areas
- Methods of securing ladders
- Safe ascent, descent and working from ladders
- Safe methods for carrying, moving and dismantling ladders
- Transport and storage requirements
- Relevant SANS standards and workplace procedures
- How ladder use fits into the site risk assessment and Fall Protection Plan