ANSI-ASC A14.1-2017: Ladders – Wood Safety Requirements
The desire to go up and reach heights beyond their basic biological limitations is persistent. The ladder was one of the first devices that moved […]
Ladder Safety
Ladder Inspection and Disposal: Is Your Ladder Safe To Use?
As we enter the final week of American Ladder Institute (ALI)’s National Ladder Safety Month, you should have a better understanding of how to safely […]
Using Ladders at Home Can Be Just as Dangerous as at Work
Incorrect ladder use affects everyone. Just think about the last time you used a ladder at home. Perhaps it involved using a stepstool or stepladder […]
Ladder Safety at Work: It’s a Big Deal
Falls from heights are the third most common disabling workplace injury. Just imagine, you’re standing on top of a chair to hang decorations for an […]
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 […]
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 […]
Cages on Fixed Ladders: A Safety Concern
In most contexts, a cage is confining, constricting, and more-often-than-not imprisoning, but, when it comes to fixed ladders, a cage can be quite liberating. It […]