Working at Height Training Videos
The Lyte Working at Height Academy
Working safely at height starts with knowledge.
The Lyte Working at Height Training Video Library has been created to help Health & Safety professionals, site managers and workers improve their understanding of ladder safety, working at height regulations and the safe selection and use of access equipment.
Whether you're carrying out toolbox talks, refreshing your team's knowledge or supporting workplace compliance, our free video resources provide practical guidance based on HSE guidance, Ladder Association best practice and recognised British and European standards.
All videos are free to watch and are designed to complement the resources available in the Lyte Health & Safety Hub.
The Lyte Working at Height Series
Episode 1: How to Inspect a Ladder Before Every Use
A pre-use ladder inspection takes less than a minute and can help identify defects before work begins. In this short video, you'll learn what to check, when to remove a ladder from service, and how to support safer working at height in line with HSE and Ladder Association guidance.
Key Takeaways
✔ Carry out a visual inspection before every use.
✔ Check the feet, stiles, rungs, locks and safety labels.
✔ Never use a ladder that is damaged or has missing components.
✔ Remove defective ladders from service immediately and report the defect.
✔ Remember that pre-use checks do not replace formal recorded inspections by a competent person.
Episode 2: Would You Use This Ladder?
After learning how to inspect a ladder from the previous video, put your knowledge to the test with this short visual quiz.
Questions You'll Answer
✔ Can you spot the defects?
✔ Would you use these ladders based on the defects identified?
Episode 3: BS EN 131 Ladder Safety Standard
In this video, we’ll look at the BS EN 131 series, the British adoption of the European product standards covering many types of portable ladder.
Key Takeaways
✔ Not all ladders are certified to BS EN 131.
✔ Key areas include 150kg maximum load rating, ladder dimensions, construction material, and clear labelling.
✔ Leaning ladders over three metres require a wider base, commonly provided by a stabiliser bar, to improve lateral stability
✔ Conformity is assessed through a series of specified tests.
✔ There are two standards: Professional and Non-Professional.
Build a Safer Working at Height Culture
The videos work alongside the downloadable resources available in the Health & Safety Hub, including:
- Ladder Inspection Checklist
- Choosing Safe Products Guide
- Sustainability Guide
- Standards Guidance
- Working at Height Articles
- Compliance FAQs
Together, these resources help organisations build a stronger working at height safety culture.
