The Ladder Association Inspector

The aim of The Ladder Association Inspector half day course is to provide a Nationally recognised inspection course for ladders and stepladders enabling users to carry out and document periodic statutory inspections

It is a requirement that those attending this course have successfully completed the Ladder Association’s Ladders & Step Ladders Users Course

Course Content

• Legal requirements and guidance
• Initial inspection
• Asset register
• Inspection procedures
• Inspection Documentation
• Manufacturing techniques
• Maintenance/repairs
• Disposal

You will be competent to:

• Accurately record details of ladders
• Identify component parts using industry standard naming conventions
• Thoroughly inspect ladders and stepladders, and identify safety critical faults
• Record your findings in accordance with statutory requirements (as outlined in PUWER ACOPs 163)
• Recommend action to be taken if faults foundYou will have an understanding of:
• The relevant legislation and guidance and approved code of practice (ACOPs) governing the inspection of ladders and stepladders
• The difference between pre-use and formal inspections
• Common manufacturing processes used, and their implications for the cost-effectiveness of repairs
• The difference between maintenance and repairs and who is allowed to do them
• The correct methods of disposal of equipment at the end of it’s working life

Registration is with The Ladder Association (formerly BLMA) providing each training delegate with a recognised and accepted licence.

The licence covers:

• Inspector license
• Covers 5 year period
• ID Card and Certificate
• Accepted by UK contractors group