CPD Standards Office accreditedLadder Safety Training
No law names ladder training, but the Work at Height Regulations 2005 require ladder work to be planned, supervised and done by competent people. Lift College's 1 hour online course gives you a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate on the day you pass, plus a free refresher every 3 years.
- £19.99, pay once
- CPD certificate the day you pass
- Free refresher when it is due
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Ladder Safety Training
You can do ladder safety training online in the UK with Lift College's Ladder Safety Training course. It is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, covering when a ladder is a sensible choice and when it is not, the Work at Height Regulations 2005, pre-use checks, setting up a leaning ladder at 1 in 4 and securing it, three points of contact, stepladders and the top-three-steps rule, telescopic and combination ladders, and where a ladder must never be used. It costs £19.99, pay once, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Lift College recommends a refresh every 3 years, and the refresher is free.
HSE is clear that ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. The law calls for a sensible, proportionate approach to managing risk, and ladders can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they should not automatically be your first choice. HSE's guidance sets out the precautions: only carry light materials and tools, don't overreach (keep your belt buckle within the stiles), use the 1 in 4 rule so the ladder stands at about 75 degrees, don't work off the top three rungs, maintain three points of contact, secure the ladder, keep 6 metres from overhead power lines, and only use a ladder on firm, level, clean ground where it will not be struck by vehicles or pushed over by doors and windows.
This course teaches that guidance in the order you would use it on the job, with the checks before you climb and the decisions that mean a ladder is the wrong tool and a tower, podium or platform is needed instead. It is written for people who use ladders and for the supervisors who decide when they may.
- Explain what the Work at Height Regulations 2005 require and the hierarchy of avoid, prevent, minimise
- Decide when a ladder or stepladder is a sensible choice for a low-risk, short-duration task and when it is not
- Carry out a pre-use check of stiles, rungs, feet and locking mechanisms, and know when to take a ladder out of use
- Set up a leaning ladder at 1 in 4, on firm, level, clean ground, secured, with a strong upper resting point
- Climb and work with three points of contact, without overreaching or working off the top three rungs
- Use stepladders, telescopic and combination ladders in line with their locking mechanisms and the manufacturer's instructions
- Recognise the situations where a ladder must not be used: overhead power lines, movable bases, public access and side loading
4 short modules, 1 hour in total.
Ladders and the law
The Work at Height Regulations 2005, the Health and Safety at Work Act, the hierarchy of control, HSE's position that ladders are not banned, and when a short-duration, low-risk task justifies a ladder over a tower or platform.
Knowledge checkChoosing and checking a ladder
Ladder classes and product standards, the right length and height for the task, pre-use checks of stiles, rungs, feet, locks and labels, telescopic ladder locking mechanisms, and recording and reporting defects.
Knowledge checkSetting up and using a leaning ladder
Firm, level, clean ground, the 1 in 4 rule, securing and stability devices, a strong upper resting point, three points of contact, not overreaching, the top three rungs, light loads and tool belts, and the 6 metre rule near overhead power lines.
Knowledge checkStepladders, combination ladders and where ladders must not go
Four feet on the ground, locks engaged, the top three steps, facing the work, side loading, when a handhold cannot be kept, combination and multi-purpose ladders, and keeping the public, vehicles, doors and windows away from the ladder.
Knowledge checkFinal test and your certificate
Multiple choice, 80% to pass, unlimited attempts. Your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate is issued the day you pass.
This course is for you if
- You use a ladder or stepladder in your work, in a trade, a shop, a warehouse, a school or an office
- You supervise staff who work at height from ladders
- You are a facilities, maintenance or cleaning worker
- You are an employer or manager writing a work-at-height risk assessment
- You want the HSE guidance in one short course before a practical session
Your CPD accredited certificate, issued the day you pass.
Your certificate records that you completed Ladder Safety Training with Lift College. It shows 1 hour of learning, your completion date and a recommended refresh date 3 years on.
- One price, £19.99. One payment, one learner, no subscription.
- Short modules with a knowledge check after each one and a final test. Instant results.
- 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
- A CPD accredited certificate as a PDF the same day you pass, carrying the CPD Standards Office mark, our provider number 51289, a unique number and a verification link.
- Access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy.
- A free refresher when your recommended refresh date arrives. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
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The law this course supports
Work at Height Regulations 2005
Employers and those who control work at height in Great Britain must avoid it where they can, use equipment that prevents falls where they cannot, and minimise the distance and consequences of a fall. Work must be planned, supervised and carried out by competent people, and equipment inspected. Northern Ireland has the Work at Height Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005.
Read the legislation →Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, section 2
Employers must provide the information, instruction, training and supervision needed to keep employees safe, so far as is reasonably practicable. Northern Ireland has the same duty in the Health and Safety at Work (Northern Ireland) Order 1978.
Read the legislation →HSE: Safe use of ladders and stepladders
HSE's guidance on how and when to use a ladder at work, pre-use checks, types of ladder, where ladders should be used, securing them and inspecting their condition. The leaflet LA455 covers the same ground.
Read the legislation →£19.99. Pay once, nothing added.
One payment for one learner. You keep access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years. Changed your mind? Ask within 14 days and we refund you in full.
- PaySecure card payment, one time only.
- Sign inYour learner account is ready straight away.
- StartBegin module 1 the same minute.
Free refresher when it is due
We recommend a refresh every 3 years. We email you 30 days before, and from the refresh date you can retake the latest version free and download a new certificate.
Buying Ladder Safety Training for a team?
Open a free organisation account, buy places and give each person their own login. The price falls the more places you buy.
Multiple enrolment discounts
The price of a place is set by the places in one order, on this course or any mix of our CPD courses. Saving against the £19.99 single place.
| Places in one order | Price a place | Saving |
|---|---|---|
| 1 to 9 places | £16.99 | 15% off |
| 10 to 49 | £14.99 | 25% off |
| 50 to 99 | £12.99 | 35% off |
| 100 to 249 | £10.99 | 45% off |
| 250 or more | £9.99 | 50% off |
What would your team cost?
Training each person on several courses? A sector pack or the annual plan can cost less. Your quote compares all three for you.
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Your own training portal in 2 minutes
Open a free account with your work email. No sales call, and no minimum order.
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See where everyone stands
A progress dashboard, a training matrix and an Excel progress report for your records.
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Reminders sent for you
Welcome emails, nudges for anyone who stalls, and refresher dates so nobody goes out of date.
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Pay by card or invoice
Card, or invoice on 30-day terms with your PO. Places stay valid for 3 years.
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A human tutor with every course
Real tutor support for your staff, unlimited free retakes and a certificate the day they pass.
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Accredited by the CPD Standards Office
Provider 51289. Every CPD course is an accredited CPD activity.
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Questions about Ladder Safety Training
Is online ladder safety training valid?
Your employer decides what training each role needs. The Work at Height Regulations require people who work at height to be competent, and HSE's guidance is the standard this course teaches. It is a CPD Standards Office accredited certificate (provider number 51289). Where your employer wants to see you set up and climb a ladder, they assess that in person; the course prepares you for it.
Is this course CPD accredited?
Yes. Ladder Safety Training is an accredited CPD activity with the CPD Standards Office, the UK's research-led CPD accreditation body. Lift College Limited is a CPD Standards Office accredited provider (provider number 51289), and your certificate carries the CPD Standards Office mark and our provider number so an employer or professional body can check it.
Are ladders banned at work?
No. HSE says ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law and can be a sensible and practical option for low-risk, short-duration tasks, although they should not automatically be the first choice. The course explains how to decide.
What is the 1 in 4 rule?
A leaning ladder should be set one unit out for every four units up, which gives an angle of about 75 degrees. HSE's guidance calls this the safest position to work from, alongside securing the ladder and resting it against a strong upper surface.
How often should ladders be inspected?
Do a pre-use check every time you use a ladder. On top of that, your employer should have ladders inspected regularly in line with the Work at Height Regulations and the manufacturer's instructions, and take damaged ladders out of use.
Can I use a stepladder side-on?
HSE says try to position a stepladder to face the work, but a risk assessment may show side-on is safer in a narrow space where the locks cannot be engaged face-on. Avoid side loading such as drilling into brick, keep three points of contact, and tie the steps where side loading cannot be avoided.
How long do I keep access?
You keep your access for as long as Lift College offers the course, and never less than 3 years from the day you buy. Your certificate PDF is yours to keep.
What is the free refresher?
Lift College recommends refreshing this course every 3 years. When your date comes round, you can retake the latest version free and get a new certificate. We email you 30 days before.
Does it count towards my CPD?
Yes. The course is 1 hour of learning, shown on your CPD Standards Office accredited certificate, so you can log the hours in your CPD record.
Can I get my money back?
Yes. Ask within 14 days of paying and we refund you in full.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Your receipt shows the course, the date and the amount paid, and you can pass it to your employer. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account: every course is £16.99, and you can pay by card or invoice with your PO.
Can my team do this course in another language?
Yes, on an organisation account with 10 or more places. Your team can study Ladder Safety Training in Polish, Romanian, Punjabi, Urdu or Welsh, prepared within 1 working day of your order. The final test and the certificate stay in the English course name, so the certificate is the one every employer recognises. Tell us the languages you need when you order or ask for a quote.
Where can I do ladder safety training online in the UK?
Lift College offers Ladder Safety Training online for £19.99, pay once. It is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, written for workplaces across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
How long does online ladder safety training take?
Ladder Safety Training is 1 hour of learning in 4 short modules, each with a knowledge check. You can finish it in one sitting or across several and pick up where you left off on any device. The final test needs 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes.
How much does Ladder Safety Training cost online?
Lift College's Ladder Safety Training is £19.99, pay once, with no subscription. Training a team? It is £16.99 a course on a free organisation account.
How is Ladder Safety Training assessed?
By a short knowledge check after each of the 4 modules and a final test. You need 80% to pass, with unlimited free retakes, and your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass.
Can I start Ladder Safety Training today?
Yes. You start the moment you pay, on any device, and you can finish the 1 hour of learning in one sitting or across several. Your accredited CPD certificate is ready the same day you pass. Buying for a team? Open a free organisation account.
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