Ladder Safety for Forklift Truck Maintenance

Safe use of 'Ladders' during Forklift Truck Maintenance

The course is 3 hours of face to face trainer led training involving both practical and theory based components.

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Ladder Safety for Forklift Truck Maintenance


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To inform the candidates of the legal requirements, “dangers” from working at height, and how specific FLT maintenance tasks can be carried out safely using ladders and hop-ups.

Content

  • Initial assessment
  • Accident rates/statistics (HSE)
  • Relevant legislation / HSAWA, Working at Height Regulations & PUWER etc
  • Attitudes and perceptions
  • Understanding WAH Risk Assessment/Short Duration Plans
  • Planning working at height
  • Selection and inspection of suitable equipment
  • Safe use of ladders/step ladders/hop-ups (practical exercises)
  • Individual fall protection – PPE (Restraint belts)
  • Summative assessment questionnaire