Before you ever climb, select the appropriate ladder for the job based on style, material of construction, material weight, size, and duty rating. First, you have to know whether or not the work can ...

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 ...

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 Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently published statistics that illustrate the dangers of ladder accidents. In the United States, more than 500,000 people a year are treated for ...

There’s a certain risk of falling any time you use a ladder, but the risk multiplies by several times when you use a ladder on stairs. And the problem is — whether you’re installing or repairing ...

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 ...

As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...