Every Step Matters – National Ladder Safety Month 2025
In March 2025, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) celebrates the ninth anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month. This month-long campaign was designed to raise awareness…
ANSI ASC A14.4-2018: Job-Made Wooden Ladders
When using job-made wooden ladders, workers risk permanent injury or death from falls and electrocutions. Fortunately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that…
Take Ladder Safety Into Your Own Hands with National Ladder Safety Month
Ladders are a common household tool, used in all seasons for everything from spring cleaning to holiday decorating. They are also vital to job sites…
Help Prevent Accidents by Supporting National Ladder Safety Month in 2023
In 2023, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is excited to celebrate the seventh anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month. Observed annually in March and spearheaded…
You’ve Reached the Top, Now Stop and Think About Continued Ladder Safety
OK, so you’ve chosen your ladder and taken your first steps up. You’ve reached the top. So, is safety still important? Of course it is….
Don’t Ignore These Basic Rules of Ladder Climbing
Climbing a ladder is easy, yes? It’s pretty straight-forward. It’s almost instinctual, right? Wrong. Injuries happen on or near ladders because people don’t take the…
The Steps to Take Before Stepping Onto a Ladder for the First Time
You’ve chosen the right ladder for the job. You’re eager to use it as soon as possible. But as surely as there are steps on…
Choosing the Right Work Ladder
Whether cleaning out gutters, changing lights, or hanging seasonal decorations, picking the right ladder should not be done lightly. There are a number of considerations….
ANSI ASC A14.8-2020: Ladder Accessories Safety Requirements
Imagine a ladder. There are two components that anyone will see: side rails and rungs. However, there is so much more to these devices that…