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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is the perfect time to tackle home improvement and maintenance projects such as painting or cleaning gutters. Before you start, take some time to ...

ITASCA, IL — Werner, a leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing and fall protection equipment, has announced the company will partner with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) for Ladder Safety ...

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.

Yonkers, NY – Markhoff & Mittman P.C., a premier construction accident law firm, is calling for enhanced workplace safety measures following a series of ladder-related accidents that continue to ...

In the quest for safer workplaces, one change is steadily gaining momentum: the transition from ladders to stairs. From warehouses to construction sites, businesses are beginning to recognize the long ...

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 ...