Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety
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HiQual UK delivers the Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety, designed for operatives, supervisors, and safety officers who use ladders in construction, maintenance, and industrial environments. The program emphasizes hazard awareness, correct ladder selection, safe usage, inspection, and compliance with international safety standards. Participants will gain the competence to use ladders safely, conduct inspections, and maintain audit‑ready documentation.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety |
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| Total Credits | 10 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 30 |
| Qualification Time | 100 |
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Introduction to Ladder Safety Scope, importance, and risks associated with ladder use.
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Regulations and Standards for Ladder Safety OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, and BS EN 131 compliance requirements.
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Types of Ladders and Their Applications Step ladders, extension ladders, platform ladders, and specialty ladders.
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Ladder Selection and Setup Choosing the right ladder, load ratings, and correct positioning.
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Safe Climbing and Working Practices Three‑point contact, body positioning, and safe tool handling.
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Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Recognizing unstable surfaces, electrical hazards, and environmental risks.
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Inspection of Ladders Pre‑use checks, defect identification, and compliance verification.
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Maintenance and Storage of Ladders Cleaning, repair, and proper storage practices.
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Emergency Procedures for Ladder Incidents Accident response, fall rescue, and incident reporting.
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Documentation and Audit Readiness Inspection records, compliance reports, and certification documentation.
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Builds competence in safe ladder use and inspection
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Enhances compliance with OSHA, HSE, ISO 45001, and BS EN 131 standards
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Strengthens skills in hazard identification, safe climbing, and emergency response
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Provides tools for audit‑ready documentation and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in construction safety, maintenance, and compliance consultancy
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Construction and maintenance operatives
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Site supervisors and safety officers
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QA/QC inspectors in occupational safety projects
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Individuals progressing from Workplace Safety Level I (WSAF‑111) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + practical ladder inspection project
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Format: MCQs, applied case studies, and hands‑on ladder safety project
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Total Questions: 50 theory + 1 practical project
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 2–4 weeks (40–60 hours total)
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Certification: Level 2 Award in Basic Ladder Safety (LADR)
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