Ladder safety

One in three reported accidents involve a ladder so their safe use is very important.

In this Ladder safety course, you will learn about the checks you should make before using a ladder, how to minimise the risks when using a ladder, and how to maintain and store them correctly. This will enable you to identify if a ladder is the right equipment for the job, select the correct type of ladder and reduce the risks to the health and safety of you and others when ladders are being used.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will have learned about:

• Selecting the correct ladder
• Ladder safety checks
• Moving and setting up and using ladders safely
• Keeping ladders in good working order
• Storing ladders

Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. Being aware of what increases the risk and how to take preventative action is a legal requirement that can save lives.

In this Legionella Awareness course, you will explore the conditions that allow Legionella bacteria to grow and enter the body. You will also discover simple yet effective methods to prevent it from happening.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course you will have learned about:

• The groups at greater risk
• The ideal conditions for growth, including water temperature and environments
• Legislation and regulations governing Legionella
• Legal responsibilities of the ‘duty holder’ and ‘responsible person’
• Components of systems that are at greater risk of allowing Legionella to grow
• Measures to take to control risks