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.

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 ...

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 ...

That’s the question posed by Mike Van Bree, a safety expert with the American Ladder Institute, adding that he has the answer. “People look at the instructions and think they already know what they ...

AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is the perfect time to tackle home improvement and maintenance projects such as painting or cleaning gutters. Before you start, take some time to ...

FirstEnergy offers tips to stay safe on ladders, especially around electrical equipment AKRON, Ohio, March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is the perfect time to tackle home improvement and ...

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