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ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

Ladder Safety at Work: It’s a Big Deal

ByAmerican Ladder Institute March 12, 2018May 29, 2025

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…

Man working hard on wooden ladder to not become an accident statistic, according to ALI and Ladder Safety Month
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

The Numbers Don’t Lie: Make Ladder Safety a Priority

ByAmerican Ladder Institute March 5, 2018May 29, 2025

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…

Man climbing blue ladder to install solar panels on house in Washington
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

Ladders Place Sixth on OSHA’s List of Top 10 Cited Violations

ByAmerican Ladder Institute February 26, 2018June 5, 2025

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)…

Man who aches in pain due to falling prey to overreaching, one of the common causes of ladder accidents
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

5 Most Common Causes of Ladder Incidents

ByAmerican Ladder Institute February 15, 2018May 29, 2025

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…

A plastic ladder that follows ANSI ASC A14.5-2017 leans against a white suburban home
ANSI | Ladder Safety

ANSI ASC A14.5-2017: Ladders – Portable Reinforced Plastic – Safety Requirements

ByBrad Kelechava January 4, 2018May 29, 2025

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….

A portable metal ladders certified to ANSI ASC A14.2-2017 leaning against yellow house
ANSI | Ladder Safety

ANSI ASC A14.2-2017: Ladders – Portable Metal – Safety Requirements

ByBrad Kelechava January 4, 2018May 29, 2025

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
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

Step Up to Ladder Safety

ByAmerican Ladder Institute March 8, 2017May 28, 2025

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
ANSI | Ladder Safety | National Ladder Safety Month

Ladder Up to Safety With the Facts

ByAmerican Ladder Institute February 16, 2017May 28, 2025

Did you know that two of the most common causes for ladder accidents include overreaching and missing the last rung – essentially, “trying to do…

A bright red ladder in an industrial warehouse highlights the importance of safety ladders.
ANSI | Ladder Safety

The Importance of Safety Ladders in Industrial Warehouses

ByGuest Contributor September 8, 2016May 30, 2025

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…

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