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 ...

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination, and extension) are one of the leading causes of occupational injuries and fatalities. The following are some quick tips from the Occupational ...

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 ...

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--It’s no surprise that falls, particularly from ladders, account for most on-the-job injuries. But falls don’t only happen at work. In the U.S., over 500,000 people are ...

Earlier this month, we addressed factors to consider when selecting the right ladder for the job. Now, we’ll cover how to safely use it. Before you start your journey up the ladder, there are a few ...

Stairways and ladders are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. OSHA estimates each year nearly 25,000 employees are injured and 36 die from the improper use of ladders ...

Don‘t brush off ladder safety rules because you‘ve used ladders all your life. You may learn a thing or two. How many times have you used an oil drum, a bucket, a box, or a chair to step on because a ...

Between the aftermath of Hurricane Ike and the chores that come with approaching fall, many Houstonians begin to engage in outdoor cleanup. Either way, it's the season for back injuries, tumbles from ...

Extension ladders allow you to reach up much higher than an ordinary step ladder. But, unlike step ladders, an extension ladder needs to lean against a surface in order to reach those heights. Here ...

Anybody who is “owned by a home” probably has a step ladder. Most of us have been using step ladders since we were kids. We are comfortable with using them, and therein lies the greatest danger. One ...