Health and Safety
Ladder Safety
Learn to check, position and use ladders safely and avoid the mistakes that cause falls at work.
- Duration40 mins
- CertificateOn completion
What does the Ladder Safety course cover?
Falls from ladders remain one of the most common causes of serious injury at work, and most of them come down to simple mistakes: the wrong ladder for the job, a missed check or poor positioning. This ladder safety training course tackles those habits directly, giving anyone who uses a ladder at work the knowledge to do it properly.
The course starts with the laws that govern ladder use, then walks through how to check a ladder before you climb it and what a competent person looks for during a formal inspection. You will cover the different ladder types you are likely to meet, where and when a ladder is the right choice for the task, how to secure one for use and the common errors that catch people out.
Six short modules add up to around 40 minutes of training, finishing with a final exam. Everything is delivered online, so your team can work through it at their own pace and fit it around the job. Each learner receives a certificate on completion, giving you a dated record of training for your health and safety file.
Who is this course for?
- Trades and maintenance staff who use ladders day to day
- Warehouse, retail and facilities teams using steps and ladders
- Site supervisors and managers responsible for ladder inspections
- Window cleaners and anyone working off a ladder outdoors
- New starters whose role will involve ladder work
- Employers who need a training record for every ladder user
What you will learn
- Explain the legal requirements that apply to ladder use at work
- Check a ladder before use and know what a formal inspection covers
- Choose the right type of ladder for the task in hand
- Judge when and where a ladder is a safe option
- Secure a ladder correctly before working from it
- Avoid the common mistakes that lead to falls
Course modules
Pass mark 70% unless stated. The course finishes with an online assessment and your certificate downloads straight away.
- 01 What Laws Govern Ladder Safety?
- 02 How to Check a Ladder Safely at Work and Ladder Inspections
- 03 Different Ladder Types
- 04 When and Where to Use a Ladder and Securing Your Ladder for Use
- 05 Common Mistakes When Using Ladders
- 06 Final Exam
How it works
- 1Buy the course online
Checkout is handled securely on our training platform. Buy one seat or many.
- 2Get your login by email
Your details arrive by email, usually within a few minutes.
- 3Learn at your own pace
Work through the modules on any device, stop and pick up where you left off.
- 4Download your certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download and print.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Ladder Safety course take?
Around 40 minutes across six short modules, including the final exam. It is online and self-paced, so learners can stop and restart whenever they need to.
Is ladder safety training a legal requirement?
Health and safety law expects anyone using a ladder at work to be competent, and expects employers to make sure of it. Training like this is a straightforward way to build that competence and evidence it.
Is the course approved?
It is an online training course with a certificate issued on completion rather than a formal qualification. The certificate gives you a dated record of training for each learner.
Who should take this course?
Anyone who uses ladders as part of their job, in any industry, along with the supervisors and managers responsible for how ladders are used, checked and inspected.
How does the assessment work?
Test questions follow the learning modules and the course finishes with a final exam. The pass mark is 70%, and your certificate is available as soon as you pass.
Can I enrol my whole team?
Yes. We set up individual logins for each learner, so everyone trains at their own pace and receives their own certificate.
Approvals and terms
How these courses are delivered
We work in partnership with VideoTile Learning to deliver online IOSH Approved Working Safely and Managing Safely. The courses are delivered via their platform. As an agent for these courses we are not directly approved by or associated with IOSH.
IATP, CPD, IIRSM, IFE, ILM and IOSH approved courses are owned and delivered by VideoTile Learning Ltd and are distributed under licence.
Laser, ETA and IOSH Qualifications are examined via VideoTile Learning Ltd.
Refunds and cancellation
- Courses are supplied by VideoTile Learning Ltd. Your purchase is with them, and their terms and refund policy apply to it.
- An unused licence can be removed from an account within 14 days of being added, providing the account has not been accessed by the candidate or business. Beyond 14 days the system will restrict this activity.
- No refund is granted where there is reason to believe the learner has viewed any of the content they purchased.
- Consumers have a 7 day cooling off period in which to cancel and receive a refund, with no reason needed. These regulations do not govern contracts between businesses.
- VideoTile Learning Ltd reserves the right to charge a handling fee of 15 percent of the original fee. Refunds are paid within 30 days of cancellation.
Ready to get started?
Enrol online today, or if you would prefer hands on training we run in person sessions too.
