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.

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 ...

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think. In fact, falls from ladders are among the leading causes of work-related ...

It's National Ladder Safety Month! Listen in as Editor Sydny Shepard discusses how to properly and safely choose, set up and ascend a ladder. Because falls are the leading cause of work-related ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the start of meteorological Spring arriving Friday, the end of these cold months draws closer and closer. As the seasons change, many are waiting for the start of spring ...

MEQUON, Wis., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trade professionals and emergency personnel require a safe, stable and durable ladder they can count on. To meet those needs, W.steps PRIME, COMBI and ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A new survey, 2024 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey, from the American Ladder Institute, found that from 2020 to 2024 there was 21% decrease in ladder related accidents that resulted in ...