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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]