Mobile tower, ladders and steps

Course objectives

This full day course looks at the safe use of three of the most common types of Access Work Equipment in use today. This type of access equipment is responsible for many accidents every year, some of which are fatal. Training your workforce in the safe use of this type of work equipment is a Legal Requirement. Both sessions follow recognised CITB video programmes.

Programme

• Introduction & course aims
• CITB video:  “7 Steps To Safety With Mobile Towers”
  • Ignorance
  • Instability
  • Exceeding the safe working height
  • Mountaineering
  • The unsafe working platform
  • The untied tower
  • Overloading
• Review of seven key learning points
• Practical assessments
• Post-course questionnaire
• Safe use of ladders & steps 12 point checklist
  • Ladder base
  • Ladder angle
  • Securing and footing
  • Fragile purchase
  • Ladder projection
  • Extension overlaps
  • Correct user stance
  • Climbing and descending safely
  • Footwear
  • The working environment
  • Electrical hazards
  • Windy conditions
• Safe handling, erection & dismounting ladders
• Safe working practices using steps
• CITB video presentation: “Step Right Up”
• Practical workshop
• The law & your responsibilities
• Post-course questionnaire

Course duration

Full Day (8.00 am - 5.00 pm)

Course venue

We can offer this course at your premises or site.

Fee

£165.00 + VAT per delegate.
All delegates will also be required to purchase a laminated I.D. card costing £8.00 plus VAT.

Number of delegates

5 - 10

THIS IS THE ONLY COMBINED QUALIFICATION OF ITS TYPE IN THE UK

We can provide training at your premises wherever you are in the UK.

Contact us now for more information.

 

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