Ask anyone what danger you face when using a ladder, and the likely answer will have to do with falling off the ladder. True, that is a danger. But it’s not the only one. Let’s look at some others.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Whether you wait until after Halloween or after Thanksgiving dinner, we’re starting to see decorations and lights for the upcoming holiday season go up across the Ozarks. From ...

Ladder safety would seem to be a matter of common sense. However, among construction professionals, high importance is placed on teaching workers the correct procedures for minimization of risks to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every year more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to the American Ladder Institute. Every time you climb a ladder, you risk becoming ...

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 ...

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 ...