BLMA Ladder & Stepladder Training Course

As a natural and logical extension of its activities, the British Ladders Manufacturers’ Association (BLMA) now operates a national training scheme for users, supervisors & managers wanting to equip themselves with the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to use ladders legally and safely.

Written with guidance from the UK’s leading experts on ladder manufacture, maintenance and safety, the BLMA scheme addresses all the issues raised by the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and, more recently, the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

Under the regulations every person in the chain leading up to, and including, the final user, has a duty of care to both themselves and others to know and understand the practical implications of working safely at height.

Demonstration of competence is a key requirement of the new regulations and successful completion of the BLMA training course provides proof of such competence. Delivered only by BLMA approved training centres, the course objectives aim to enable delegates to:

• Select appropriate work at height equipment for a task
• Assess and determine when it is appropriate to use ladders & stepladders
• Correctly locate and safely use ladders & step ladders
• Inspect ladders & step ladders for damage

Also ensure delegates have an understanding of:

• Legislation and regulations affecting work at height
• Product standards and classifications for ladders & stepladders
• Hazards affecting the use of ladders & step ladders

Upon successful completion every delegate receives a certificate and the BLMA photo card as objective proof of competence. All centres are audited annually to ensure their continuing compliance with the high standards of the scheme.

For More Information Call 01271 858698, we will send you out additional information on course dates and prices etc.