More than 500,000 people a year are treated for ladder-related injuries in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. The notion that ladder safety begins when you place your ...

As National Ladder Safety Month kicks off, let’s look at the first week’s theme: ladder selection. Before you get started on your next project, you have to choose a ladder, but how do you know what ...

No one who uses them is immune to the potential danger of falling off a ladder. The Guys have seen it all, from a misstep off a short, two-step kitchen ladder that led to a debilitating ankle injury ...

Ladders are essential for home and work projects, but improper use can cause serious injuries. Choosing the right ladder, setting it at the correct angle, and following safety guidelines are key steps ...

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 ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The American Ladder Institute said tens of thousands of people are injured and hundreds die because of improper ladder usage every year. As the weather gets warmer and you look to ...

Consensus among safety professionals is that the primary cause of ladder injuries is lack of training on their use. “Helping people get home safely is why we come to work each day,” said Ryan Moss, ...

As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...

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, ...

Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider. As National Ladder Safety Month kicks off, let’s look at the first ...