How long is the Ladder Safety course?

It's made up of 7 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and pass the situational tests with a score of 80% or more. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is the course RoSPA-certified?

Yes. Ladder Safety (UK) is RoSPA-certified.

Can ladders still be used at work?

Yes. HSE guidance says ladders can be used for low-risk, short-duration work where equipment with more protection isn't justified, as long as they are in good condition and set up and used correctly.

What should you check before using a ladder?

Check the feet, stiles, rungs or steps and any locking bars for damage, and make sure the ladder is clean and suitable for the job. The third microlesson walks through pre-use checks.

How often should staff take ladder safety training?

Train people before they use ladders and refresh it regularly or after an incident. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

Ladder Safety Training Course (UK)

What the Ladder Safety course covers

This course covers ladder safety at work in seven microlessons. It covers when and how to use a ladder safely, setting it up and securing it, pre-use inspections and common defects, stairway and walking surface safety, spotting scaffolding hazards and choosing the right type of ladder, in line with UK work at height law. The course is RoSPA-certified.

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and pass the assessments with a score of 80% or more. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Ladder Safety (UK).

Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner

Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks

Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time

Laws covered

Work at Height Regulations 2005. Employers must plan work at height, use the right equipment and make sure the people who do it are competent. Ladders should only be used where a risk assessment shows that equipment with more protection isn't justified because the risk is low and the task is short.

HSE guidance INDG455, Safe use of ladders and stepladders. Practical guidance on choosing, checking and using ladders and stepladders.

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Insurance, 205 colleagues 100%

compliance completion and pass rate since go-live

~1 day saved on each compliance course (HR estimate)
Automated reminders and reporting

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Insurance and emergency accommodation 87%

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12 monthly sessions a year, up from 3-4
95% content creation time saved

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Legal services 80%

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Manager view of each team's progress

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Ladder Safety training

What the Ladder Safety course covers

What your people will be able to do

7 microlessons

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Who it's for and the law it covers

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Laws covered

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Questions about Ladder Safety training

How long is the Ladder Safety course?

Is there a certificate?

Is the course RoSPA-certified?

Can ladders still be used at work?

What should you check before using a ladder?

How often should staff take ladder safety training?

Can I try the course first?

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