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 […]
National Ladder Safety Month
Every March, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) presents National Ladder Safety Month to promote safe ladder use in the workplace and at home. These posts, all authored by ALI, help to share helpful ladder tips to increase awareness of safe ladder use and decrease accidents.
Take advantage of free resources to build awareness and share with your friends or coworkers, including: ladder safety training videos, safety posters, infographics and short videos. Join the online conversation by using #LadderSafetyMonth on your favorite social platforms.
For more information, visit laddersafetymonth.com and laddersafetytraining.org. You can learn more about ladder safety standards here.
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. […]
Ladder Safety Tips: Articulated Ladders
Ladders are designed to get a worker up to the work area or a homeowner to his or her project safely. However, regardless of the […]
Ladder Safety Tips: Single and Extension Ladders
There are many types of ladders, and choosing the proper one for the job is the first step in ensuring ladder safety. The single ladder […]
Ladder Safety Tips: Mobile Ladders
A mobile ladder stand is a movable, fixed height, self-supporting ladder most commonly used in work environments such as warehouses. It consists of wide flat […]
Ladder Safety Tips: Stepladders
Ladders are designed to do more than just get a worker up to the work area or a homeowner to his or her project—they are […]
Fourth Annual National Ladder Safety Month: Promoting Ladder Safety at Home and Work
The fourth celebration of National Ladder Safety Month will take place February 23-March 28. Each year, ANSI partners with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) – […]