Ladder Inspection eLearning

• Ensure Compliance with the Work at Height Regulations: Meet legal requirements by ensuring ladders are correctly selected, used, maintained, and inspected to support safe work at height.

• Ensure PUWER Compliance: Comply with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) by ensuring all ladders are suitable for use, properly maintained, and subject to regular inspections and examinations.

• Demonstrate Competence: Gain the essential knowledge and practical understanding needed to support competence in conducting pre-use inspections, interim inspections, and thorough examinations of ladders.

• Promote a Safer Workplace: Fulfil your duties as an employer or manager by implementing safe systems of work at height and ensuring all personnel using ladders are properly trained, supervised, and competent.

• Ladder Examiners: Gain a clear understanding of the requirements and procedures for conducting thorough examinations of ladders in line with UK legislation and guidance.

• Ladder Users: Learn how to identify risks and defects, and carry out effective pre-use and interim inspections to ensure ladder safety.

• Supervisors and Site Managers: Enhance awareness of legal responsibilities, safety obligations, and risk management related to the selection, use, inspection, and maintenance of ladders.

• Demonstrate Regulatory Knowledge: Understand and apply relevant legislation and regulations governing the selection, use, and inspection of ladders.

• Understand Key Responsibilities: Identify and explain the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in ladder inspections and thorough examinations.

• Recognise Ladder Types: Develop knowledge of different types of ladders and their intended applications and limitations.

• Apply Correct Terminology: Accurately interpret and use terminology and definitions associated with ladders, inspections, and examinations.

• Understand Working at Height Practices: Understand the control measures required by legislation and guidance to ensure the safe use and ongoing integrity of ladders.

• Conduct Pre-Use Inspections: Perform effective pre-use inspections to identify obvious defects or issues before a ladder is used.

• Carry Out Thorough Examinations: Conduct thorough examinations of ladders in line with current standards, manufacturer guidance, and best practice.

• Identify and Report Defects: Recognise common ladder defects and damage, and follow correct reporting and quarantine procedures.

• Complete Documentation: Accurately complete inspection records, reports of thorough examination, and any required supporting documentation.

• PUWER - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations

• Health and Safety at work Act 1974

• The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSAW) 1999

• Working at Height Regulations (WAHR)

• Approved Codes of Practice

• British and International Standards including BS4211 & EN131

• Harmonised European Standards

• HSE Guidance

Equipment Covered

• Fixed Ladders

• Mobile Ladders