Ladder Inspection Course

Ladders are among the most dangerous tools at work, and the law requires them to be inspected at least every 12 months by a person with the necessary knowledge. Our ladder inspection course gives you that knowledge online – in approx. 30 minutes.

You will learn how to carry out a correct ladder inspection and advise colleagues on the safe use of ladders. You get a checklist to document the inspection and a personal course certificate when you pass.

Who should take the course?

The course is for anyone who carries out the annual inspection of ladders in the workplace. For example:

• health and safety representatives and safety managers
• supervisors and operations managers
• tradespeople who use ladders every day
• anyone who advises colleagues on the rules for ladders

What you will learn

• The Danish working environment rules for ladders
• The different types of ladder
• Correct use and set-up of ladders
• How to carry out a competent ladder inspection
• Documenting the inspection with a checklist

Rules and requirements

Portable ladders are work equipment and must be inspected at intervals of no more than 12 months, in accordance with the Danish Executive Order on the use of work equipment (in Danish). The person carrying out the inspection must have the necessary knowledge of the ladders and the rules – that is what the course gives you.

The inspection must be documented. The course comes with a checklist that you can use for the inspection and keep as documentation.

How the course works

The course is online and can be taken on a computer, tablet or mobile whenever it suits you. It is divided into short chapters with questions along the way. You must pass each chapter before moving on, so you can be sure you have understood the key points. If you take a break, you carry on where you left off.

When you have passed all the chapters, you automatically receive a personal course certificate that you can download and print. The course is available in Danish and English. You also get a checklist for the ladder inspection itself.

Frequently asked questions

How often must ladders be inspected?

At least every 12 months. In addition, the ladder should always be checked for visible faults before use.

Will taking the course make me a competent person?

The course gives you the knowledge of rules, ladder types and inspection that the competent person needs. Together with knowledge of the specific ladders at your workplace, you can carry out the annual inspection.

How do we document the inspection?

Use the checklist from the course. Fill it in for each ladder and keep it, so you can show when and how the inspection was carried out. We also sell labels showing that the ladder has been inspected.

What happens if I don’t pass?

Then you simply try again. You can retake the questions in a chapter until you pass, and only then do you move on to the next chapter.

When will I get access to the course?

You will receive an email from VESCO Academy with your login – usually the same day and often within 1–2 hours. If you pay by invoice, participants get access once we have approved the order. You have access to the course for 12 months.

Can we buy the course for several employees?

Yes. Choose the number of licences and enter the participants at checkout, or upload a list. From 11 licences, the price drops automatically. Companies can also get a super-user account for VESCO Academy, so you can follow progress and download the certificates for all employees.