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Ladder & Stepladder Safety Online

Learn when a ladder is the right choice, how to check it and how to use leaning ladders and stepladders safely — then pass the online assessment and download your certificate straight away.

Modules: 6 online modules
Assessment: 20 questions · pass mark 80%
Certificate: issued as soon as you pass

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Ladder & Stepladder Safety training

Only €35No VAT added. One payment.

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How it works

Three simple steps to your certificate

01
Complete the course6 short modules, any device
02
Pass the assessment20 questions · free retakes
03
Download your certificatestraight after you pass

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Preview Module 1

Play the whole of Module 1 exactly as learners get it after enrolment — narrated slide by slide, with the course videos. Turn your sound on.

The course

What You’ll Learn

6 modules in a clear order, then a short online assessment.

01

Introduction to Ladder Safety

Who This Course Is For · What Is Work at Height? · Even Short Falls Cause Serious Injury · Ladders Are Not Banned

02

Legal Responsibilities

Work at Height Law in Ireland · The Hierarchy for Work at Height · The General Duties of Employers · Employer Duties for Work at Height

03

Risk Assessment

What Is a Risk Assessment? · Who Should Carry It Out? · Step 1: Identify the Hazards · Step 1: Is a Ladder Justified?

04

Inspection, Maintenance and Storage

Pre-Use Checks: When and Why · Pre-Use Checks: Leaning Ladders · Pre-Use Checks: Stepladders · Common Defects to Look For

05

Setting Up Ladders and Stepladders

Choosing Equipment: Is the Task Suitable? · Choosing Equipment: Height, Place and Material · Carrying a Ladder by Hand · Transporting on a Vehicle

06

Using Ladders and Stepladders Safely

Avoid Overreaching · Three Points of Contact · Climbing Up and Down · Loads and Weather

The price

Everything Included for €35

One payment. No subscription, no renewal fee, no VAT added at checkout.

✓ 6-module online course
✓ Online assessment · 20 questions
✓ Free, unlimited retakes
✓ Certificate as soon as you pass
✓ No VAT · no subscription

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✓ Certificate verification page for employers
✓ Lifetime access to your account and records
✓ Works on phone, tablet and desktop
✓ Free Business Account to assign the course to staff
✓ 14-day money-back guarantee

€35

One payment · no VAT

14-day money-back guarantee · no card needed to create an account

Our 14-day money-back guarantee. If you are not happy with the course, email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund you in full. You do not need to give a reason. Your statutory cancellation rights. Under the European Union (Consumer Information, Cancellation and Other Rights) Regulations 2013 (S.I. No. 484 of 2013) you normally have 14 days to withdraw from a distance contract. Because this course is digital content supplied immediately, that statutory right ends once you expressly consent to immediate access and acknowledge that you will lose the withdrawal right — you are asked to confirm both at checkout before the course opens. The guarantee above is offered voluntarily in addition to those rights and does not restrict them.

The assessment

How the Assessment Works

The assessment only asks about what the modules cover — nothing you have not been taught.

01

Finish the 6 modules

Work through each module at your own pace. Your progress is saved, so you can stop and come back later.

02

Take the online assessment

20 multiple-choice questions on what the modules cover. The answers are marked instantly.

03

Pass with 80%

If you fall short, review the material and try again — retakes are free and unlimited.

04

Download your certificate

As soon as you pass, your certificate is issued to your account as a PDF you can print or send to your employer.

Who it’s for

Who Should Take Ladder & Stepladder Safety

Maintenance & facilitiesShort jobs at height in buildings and plant rooms.

Retail & warehousingStepladders for stock and high shelving.

TradesElectricians, painters and installers.

Cleaners & caretakersEveryday access to windows, lights and fittings.

The legal position

What Irish Law Actually Requires

Written plainly, with the source named so you can check it yourself.

The regulation

Ladders are work equipment for work at height, covered by Part 4 (Regulations 94–119) of the General Application Regulations 2007.

S.I. No. 299 of 2007 (General Application Regulations)

When a ladder is suitable

The task is low-risk and of short duration
Other, safer equipment is not justified
The ladder can be set up and secured safely
You can keep three points of contact

Before you climb

Check stiles, rungs, feet and locks
Use a firm, level base
Set leaning ladders at 1-in-4
Do not overreach — move the ladder

Ladders are not banned

Ladders are allowed where a risk assessment shows they are the right choice. The course explains how to make that call and use them safely.

Be clear about what this course is. It is online ladder safety training. It supports — but does not replace — your employer’s risk assessment and supervision of work at height.

The certificate

What You Receive

Issued to your account the moment you pass the assessment. Download it as a PDF, print it, or send it straight to your employer.

Issued

Immediately when you pass the online assessment

Format

PDF download from your account, plus a copy by email

Shows

Your name, the course, a validation code, and the starting and expiry dates

Validity

Your certificate carries a starting date and a three-year expiry date, which is the point we recommend you refresh. Irish law sets no fixed expiry for this training; your employer may set a shorter interval.

Access

Stays in your account for life — re-download any time, at no cost

Irish Safety Courses issues this certificate as the training provider. It records completion of online training and does not replace the task-specific instruction, supervision and assessment your employer must provide.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything worth knowing before you enrol.

Is this course recognised in Ireland?+

The course is written for Irish workplaces and follows the Irish legislation and guidance set out above. Requirements differ between jobs, so if you are training for a specific employer it is worth confirming with them that it meets their needs before you buy.

How does the assessment work?+

There are 20 multiple-choice questions and the pass mark is 80%. The answers are marked instantly, and if you do not pass you can review the modules and retake it as many times as you need at no extra charge.

When do I get my certificate?+

As soon as you pass the assessment. It is issued to your account straight away and you can download it as a PDF.

Can I do the whole course on my phone?+

Yes. The modules and the assessment work on a phone, tablet or computer, and your progress is saved as you go.

What if the course is not what I expected?+

Email us within 14 days of your purchase and we will refund you in full. You do not need to give a reason. This is our own guarantee, offered on top of your statutory rights rather than instead of them.

Are there any extra fees?+

No. €35 covers the course, the assessment, any retakes and the certificate. There is no subscription, no renewal charge and no VAT added at checkout.

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