Description

This CPD-accredited course covers everything care home staff need to know about using step ladders safely. From understanding why working at height is legally regulated to selecting the right equipment, conducting pre-use inspections, setting up and using step ladders correctly, and reporting incidents under RIDDOR 2013, the course is grounded in the Work at Height Regulations 2005, PUWER 1998, and HSE guidance. Realistic care home scenarios and a practical decision-making framework help learners apply their knowledge confidently. Suitable for all care home staff whose role may require working at height.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain why working at height — including step ladder use — presents a significant risk in care home settings and describe the potential consequences of falls.
  • Identify the key legislation and HSE guidance governing safe step ladder use, including the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and PUWER 1998.
  • Distinguish between types of step ladders and select the most appropriate equipment for specific care home tasks.
  • Carry out a thorough pre-use inspection and make correct decisions about whether equipment is safe to use or must be taken out of service.
  • Set up and use a step ladder safely, including correct positioning, stabilisation, and three-point contact technique.
  • Identify common hazards — environmental, equipment, and human — and describe how to mitigate each.
  • Follow correct procedures for reporting and recording step ladder incidents and near-misses under RIDDOR 2013.
  • Apply safe step ladder practice to realistic care home scenarios using a structured risk assessment approach.

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Using Step Ladders Safely in Care Home Settings Certificate

Understanding safe step ladder use, pre-use inspection, risk assessment, and incident reporting in compliance with the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

What does my certificate include?

Your Using Step Ladders Safely in Care Home Settings Certificate includes your name, company name (if applicable), name of course taken, date of completion, expiry date and stamps of approval or accreditations by recognised authorities.

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Using Step Ladders Safely in Care Home Settings

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Pass Requirement

70%

Certification Period

1 year
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