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. […]
National Ladder Safety Month
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 […]
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) – […]
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 […]
#LadderSafetyMonth: Operate Ladders Safely at Home
Changing lightbulbs around the house? Trying to get that glass down from the top shelf in the kitchen? Time for spring cleaning? Don’t let accidents […]