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 ...
Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider. As National Ladder Safety Month kicks off, let’s look at the first ...
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, ...
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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, Ala. -- The Target Zero monthly safety focus topic at the depot for June is fall prevention and ladders. The two subjects go hand in hand, as the proper use and maintenance of a ...
Ladders are such a commonplace item around the jobsite and in the home that we probably don't give their use much thought. Put it up, climb up, do your job, then climb down. However, improper use of ...
During the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on firefighter health and safety. This is probably most evident with the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s 16 Life Safety ...