Competent person
for the UVV inspection of ladders & steps
according to DGUV Information 208-016
Become a qualified person for the inspection of ladders and steps
Save time and money by becoming a qualified person for the UVV inspection of ladders and stepladders yourself – and gain comprehensive safety with training from the LTS Academy! Our qualified trainers will provide you and your employees with thorough and easy-to-understand training on all the regulations and rules of the employers' liability insurance association regarding accident prevention that a qualified person for the inspection of ladders and stepladders must know.
Why is a safety inspection (UVV) necessary for ladders?
Falls from ladders and scaffolding account for more than half of all fall accidents in the construction industry and related services. Accordingly, commercially used ladders and stepladders must be inspected regularly, but at least once a year, by a qualified person to ensure they are in safe working condition (§ 57 of DGUV Regulation 1). The German Ordinance on Industrial Safety and Health (BetrSichV) obligates employers to determine and carry out, or have carried out, these inspections as part of a risk assessment.
-> This UVV inspection must be carried out by a qualified person for the inspection of ladders and steps (UVV inspector) and documented in a legally compliant manner.
We reliably train you or your employees to become UVV inspectors for ladders and steps in accordance with the requirements of the employers' liability insurance associations, so that after the course you are able to independently carry out the UVV inspection of ladders and steps as a qualified person both internally and externally (on behalf of the employer).
UVV inspection of ladders and steps:
LTS training content and services
The following topics related to the ladder examination are on the curriculum of the course:
Legal basis (Basic Law, Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Tasks, rights and duties of competent persons
(BetrSichV §2; ArbschG §7; TRBS 1203, BetrSichV Annex 2, 3.2)
Liability issues in the event of damage
Learn to understand regulations and rules
Determining inspection intervals based on the risk assessment
CE regulations under the "old machinery" regulation
Types, structure and materials of work equipment
Basic physical concepts
Defect detection / Discard criteria
Storage of work equipment
Conducting UVV inspections on ladders using practical examples
Contents of the visual, functional and impact test
Documentation of examinations
Tips for adapting and creating individual test reports for ladders
Final exam in theory
Why are up to 3 modules (examiner qualifications) possible per course day with us?
As preparation for the training day, our participants complete an e-learning module in advance for each booked piece of equipment, which includes the basics of expertise and introduces them to the respective regulations.
In addition to the topic of ladders and steps, you could, for example , book training as a qualified person for scaffolding construction or for the inspection of personal protective equipment against falls. This preparation ensures that participants are optimally prepared for the course day and can effectively use the in-person time for an intensive examination of up to three pieces of equipment.
Information about upcoming dates and the registration form can be found here .
You will also benefit from the following services offered by the LTS Academy:
Approved training by the employers' liability insurance association
You will receive a certificate confirming your successful completion of the course.
Our preliminary e-learning module allows for up to 3 examiner qualifications per course day.
Newsletter service for changes to laws or regulations
Easy-to-understand teaching materials
Examiner starter kit:
Test stamp with test number
Certificate of competence including own examiner number (optionally with passport photo & company logo)
USB medium "Lanyard with ID card holder for wearing around the neck" containing all documents, checklists and regulations for your auditing activities
Folder containing all regulations
20 base carriers for UVV stickers
40 UVV inspection stickers (with free space for entering the inspector's number)
Requirements:
In order to be employed as a competent person for the inspection of ladders and steps, you need a completed technical vocational training or other technical qualification that enables you to inspect and assess the relevant work equipment, as well as demonstrable practical experience with the work equipment (TRBS1203).
Dates and course locations:
Our UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspector training courses are offered both in person and as live online courses. Information on upcoming dates and the registration form can be found here .
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When it comes to occupational safety, you've come to the right place. Nationwide, we offer comprehensive advice and support in all aspects of workplace safety – whether as an external occupational safety specialist or through our online training courses . We have also earned an excellent reputation over the years with our certified training programs. Whether it's a forklift operator training course , training as a qualified person for the inspection of racking systems , or for the UVV (accident prevention regulations) inspection of mobile elevating work platforms – a course at the LTS Academy is definitely the right choice. Whether you're training to become a qualified person for the inspection of ladders and steps for the first time or want to refresh your knowledge, discover these and our other diverse training and continuing education opportunities and register conveniently online for the next available date. We look forward to your inquiry!