Ask anyone what danger you face when using a ladder, and the likely answer will have to do with falling off the ladder. True, that is a danger. But it’s not the only one. Let’s look at some others.

That’s the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. “People look at the instructions and think they already know what they ...

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is intent on making sure that National Ladder Safety Month turns into a year-long practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths ...

Portable ladders are some of the most common pieces of equipment or tools in the workplace. And they are seemingly one of the easiest pieces of equipment to use. Yet, each year, numerous workers are ...

Earlier this month, we addressed factors to consider when selecting the right ladder for the job. Now, we’ll cover how to safely use it. Before you start your journey up the ladder, there are a few ...

As National Ladder Safety Month wraps up, let's look at what you should do to stay safe at the top. Mar 31, 2023 You’ve made it. You’re at the top of the ladder. But safety doesn’t stop here. Don’t ...

Every year more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to the American Ladder Institute. Every time you climb a ladder, you risk becoming ...

March is National Ladder Safety Month and a good time to remember some important safety tips next time you're cleaning out your gutters or changing a light bulb. According to the American Ladder ...

Most ladder accidents happen in the fall when homeowners prep their gutters for winter and put holiday lights up (or both). Follow these extension ladder safety tips to avoid injury during outdoor ...

This is the final part of a 12-part series on ladder safety tips. Today’s contractor-grade ladders are well-designed and sturdily built, so it’s not that product defects are causing so many people to ...