Latchways® Vertical System – How to Install to a Steel Ladder

This course provides specialist training for personnel responsible for installing, inspecting and using Latchways vertical fall protection systems on steel ladder structures.

The module focuses on safe installation practices for vertical lifeline systems used on fixed access ladders commonly found on telecoms towers, meteorological masts, broadcast structures and buildings.

Vertical ladder lifeline systems are designed to provide continuous fall protection, allowing users to remain attached while climbing and keeping both hands free for safe movement.

The training combines technical knowledge, installation procedures and practical application to ensure systems are installed correctly and safely for long term use.

What can I expect from this  Latchways® Vertical System Steel Ladder Installation course?

Learners will gain practical and theoretical knowledge covering the installation and safe use of vertical ladder fall protection systems.

System Overview and Safety Principles

• Understanding vertical lifeline system components and function
• Role of continuous fall protection systems in ladder access safety
• Application across industrial towers, utilities structures and buildings
• Pre-installation planning and safe system setup

Vertical lifeline systems allow workers to remain continuously connected while ascending or descending fixed ladders, reducing the need to disconnect and reconnect during movement.

Installation Techniques for Steel Ladders

• Installation of vertical systems to steel square rung ladders
• Installation to steel diamond rung ladders
• Installation to flat stringer steel ladder designs
• Correct positioning of anchors, cable and system components
• Understanding tensioning and correct system setup requirements

Typical installation requires secure anchoring at top and bottom points with correctly tensioned cable between fixings to ensure safe system performance.

Inspection and Pre-Use Checks

• Pre-climb inspection procedures
• Guided Type Fall Arrest (GTFA) device pre-use checks
• Identifying damage, wear and incorrect installation
• Recording inspection and installation documentation

Practical Installation Exercises

• Hands-on system installation to steel ladder structures
• Safe use of tools and fixings
• Post-installation checks and system verification
• Working safely while installing fall protection systems

Training combines classroom learning with practical installation to develop real-world competence and confidence.

Who is this Latchways® Vertical System Steel Ladder Installation course for and are there any entry requirements?

This course is designed for:

• Fall protection installers
• Telecoms and utilities engineers
• Industrial maintenance technicians
• Anyone required to install vertical ladder fall protection systems

Learners must:

• Be physically capable of completing practical training
• Have a good understanding of written and spoken English
• Have completed the prerequisite introduction module (if not completed within the previous 3 years)

How is this Latchways® Vertical System Steel Ladder Installation course assessed?

Learners are assessed using:

Theory Assessment

• Knowledge of system components
• Installation procedures
• Safety and inspection requirements

Practical Assessment

• Installation of vertical system components
• Safe working practices during installation
• Correct system setup and verification

Both elements must be completed successfully to achieve certification.

On successful completion, learners will receive:

• Manufacturer approved installation certification
• Industry recognised proof of competence
• Certification valid for 3 years