• First Aid
• Health & Safety at Work Induction
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
• Electrical Safety
• Manual Handling
• Interpretation of Legislation & Standards
• Emergency Arrangements
• Hazards and Risk Assessment
• Effective Personal Protective Equipment
• On Site Safety
• Power Tools Including Hand Tools
• Work at Height with Steps & Ladders
• Work at Height with Scaffold Towers
• Electricity at Work Regulations

205.1 Work at Height with Steps & Ladders 

DURATION: 4 Hours

COURSE AIMS

This course aims to provide employees working within the Highway Electrical Sector the underpinning skills required to carry out correct methods of access to fix above ground equipment.

ASSESSMENT:

A summative assessment will follow the completion of this course.

OBJECTIVES: On completion of the course learners will:

•  Define working at height

• Follow associated organisation procedures and method statements.

•  Carry out an inspection of the ladders / steps

• Complete hazard and risk assessment documentation.

• Identify the correct method for planning and gaining access.

•  Identify and use correct PPE.

• Demonstrate correct use of other safety equipment.

COURSE TOPICS:

• Organisation procedures and method statements.

• Inspection of access equipment

• Using ladders and / or step ladders

• Other access equipment

•  Work at Height Regulations

• Safety equipment.

• Setting and positioning of ladders, including correct methods of securing (demonstration)

PRACTICAL:

To enable maximum learning and benefit from this course, there will a number of exercises. These may be both interactive and demonstrative to enhance the learning experience.