The American Ladder Institute emphasizes that proper equipment inspection and climbing techniques remain vital throughout the ...

Springtime is prime time for projects around the house, and some of them involve the use of a ladder of one kind or another.But as any do-it-yourselfer can tell you, a lapse in basic ladder safety ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, three or more. Yet it’s remarkable how much there is to learn about such a seemingly simple device. The American ...

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think. In fact, falls from ladders are among the leading causes of work-related ...

When you take one step forward on a ladder, don’t take two steps backward—or worse. Ladder falls can occur in a fraction of a second. Following the proper procedures for safe ladder usage is well ...

Most injuries and fatalities with ladders are due to breaking the major ladder safety rules. Common examples include: Leaning too far to one side, rather than descending, moving the ladder, and ...

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Appropriate precautions can reduce the risk significantly.