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….
ANSI ASC A14.8-2020: Ladder Accessories Safety Requirements
Imagine a ladder. There are two components that anyone will see: side rails and rungs. However, there is so much more to these devices that…
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) –…
OSHA Top 10 Violations of 2019
Every autumn, after the sun goes down and our minds drift from pumpkin spice and falling leaves, we begin to entertain the thought of ghosts,…
Take the Proper Steps to Inspect, Dispose of Ladders
Do you know how to properly inspect ladders before starting to use them—or why it’s important to do so? Failing to properly inspect each part…