The Numbers Don’t Lie: Make Ladder Safety a Priority
There are more than 300 ladder-related deaths and over 130,000 emergency room visits related to ladders each year, as well as 2,000 ladder-related injuries every…
Ladders Place Sixth on OSHA’s List of Top 10 Cited Violations
Though the number of citations decreased from 2016, improper use of ladders resulted in 2,241 citations in 2017, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)…
5 Most Common Causes of Ladder Incidents
Missing the last step and overreaching were the two most cited issues as the cause for ladder accidents, according to a study completed by the…
ANSI ASC A14.5-2017: Ladders – Portable Reinforced Plastic – Safety Requirements
ANSI ASC A14.5-2017: Ladders – Portable Reinforced Plastic – Safety Requirements, like ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements, has been revised….
ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements
A major rung has been reached for ladder safety. Well, two, that is. ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements and ANSI…
Step Up to Ladder Safety
Experts offer advice on preventing on-the-job injuries Every year, more than 300 people die in ladder-related accidents. Thousands more suffer disabling injuries. To help combat…
Ladder Up to Safety With the Facts
Did you know that two of the most common causes for ladder accidents include overreaching and missing the last rung – essentially, “trying to do…
The Importance of Safety Ladders in Industrial Warehouses
We often don’t think about the ladder being a key tool in different work environments. However, in an industrial warehouse, ladders are essential in helping…
ANSI E1.1, Construction and Use of Wire Rope Ladders for the Entertainment Industry
Last month, we discussed standards for ladders, looking specifically at ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: American National Standards for Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements by…