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Steps and Ladders / Harness Training

Steps and Ladders

Aims

To state the main aims of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, guidance notes and any associated regulations.

• To enable the user to understand their responsibilities for working and creating safe systems while using this type of access equipment
• Introduction - Why the need for training?
• Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (sections 2 & 7) ??Work At Height Regulations 2005 · RIDDOR Regulations 1995
• HSE GS31 - Ladders, steps and staging
• BS 1129 1982 - Portable Timber Ladders, Steps, Trestle and staging
• Ladder sections - correct overlap
• Introducing systems of inspection
• Correct ladder angles
• Tying of ladders
• Use of ladders / steps
• Hazards - accidents
• Safe systems of work
• Storage of ladders
• Footing and carrying
• Assessment paper
• Maximum 10 delegates per course

Safety Harness

Aims

To provide the delegate with an appreciation of the safe use and inspection of safety harnesses.

Health and Safety Module Health and Safety Executive

Correct use in the workplace

Powers of the Inspector

• Work at Height Regulations 2005
• Falls and fall protection
• Fall arrest and new European Cen Standard
• Practical Usage
• Test paper
• Maximum 10 delegates per course