The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, has launched its 2026 ...
Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...
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 ...
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 ...
My first job as an electrical apprentice was at the construction site of U.S. Bank Stadium, where the Minnesota Vikings now play. It was huge! As a newbie apprentice with zero construction experience, ...
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.
The American Ladder Institute (ALI) leads National Ladder Safety Month this March, raising awareness on proper ladder use to prevent workplace injuries and accidents. Ladders may not fit in a toolbox, ...
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 ...
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 ...
March is National Ladder Safety Month and it is time to start thinking about training yourself or your company. March is right around the corner and that's the best time to get more training on ladder ...