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 ...

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 ...

Every household in America probably has a ladder in it, maybe it's a step stool or a ladder that extends eight feet or more into the air. Either way, there is a right and there is a wrong way to use ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Ladder safety? It's so important this time of year. Whether you're stringing lights around your home or topping the tree with a star, please be careful on the ladder. Here are some hints from the ...

Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

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 ...