CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, three or more. Yet it’s remarkable how much there is to learn about such a seemingly simple device. The American ...

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 ...

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.

Bates College has developed Ladder Safety Guidelines to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders. These guidelines are intended to prevent ladder-related accidents and to promote ...

Most folks use ladders in their day-to-day lives, either professionally or personally. That's why training on safe ladder usage so important—and so difficult, says Mike Van Bree, president of the ...

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 ...

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.

Countless home improvements call for ladders. Wallpapering, painting, installing lighting, shelving and shiplap, even decorating for Christmas often require the use of a ladder. They are indispensable ...

Resources and training from American Ladder Institute help keep homeowners safe Cleveland, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Most every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, ...

Cleveland, Ohio--(Newsfile Corp. - February 25, 2025) - Most every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, three, or more. Yet it's remarkable how much there is to learn about such a ...