Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...

You probably think of a ladder as one of the simplest tools you own, but the angle you choose when you lean it against a wall quietly decides how risky every climb will be. Too steep or too shallow, ...

Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.

Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S.

Ladder-related injuries remain a significant concern, prompting GCs to restrict or eliminate ladder use for many tasks. New protocols require subcontractors to justify ladder use through detailed risk ...