Ladder Inspection and Disposal: Is Your Ladder Safe To Use?
As we enter the final week of American Ladder Institute (ALI)’s National Ladder Safety Month, you should have a better understanding of how to safely…
Using Ladders at Home Can Be Just as Dangerous as at Work
Incorrect ladder use affects everyone. Just think about the last time you used a ladder at home. Perhaps it involved using a stepstool or stepladder…
Ladder Safety at Work: It’s a Big Deal
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…
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…
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 (OSHA)…
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…