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March is National Ladder Safety Month
Falls from ladders are preventable, yet they account for 300 deaths and some 20,000 injuries each year. The American Ladder…
Use Three Points-of-Contact to Reduce Falls from Ladders
Falls from ladders remain a leading cause of unintentional injury mortality nationwide. According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately…
C.L.I.M.B Your Way to Ladder Safety in the Workplace
When it comes to workplace safety, there are some dangers that may pop into your mind immediately, like forklifts or…
4 Ways to Step Up Your Ladder Safety Game
Watching Clark Griswold fall off his ladder every year is a hilarious holiday tradition, but ladder accidents in real…
Is a Ladder Last Policy Right for Your Job Site?
Construction season is right around the corner. Learn about the Ladder Last Policy so you can start eliminating fall-related injuries…
NIOSH Improves Ladder Safety App – Now Includes Step Ladders
The NIOSH Ladder Safety app, first released in 2013 to provide assistance with extension ladder selection and use, now includes…
New OSHA Ladder Safety Brochure Helps Prevent Falls
Falls are the leading cause of death in construction every year, and falls from ladders make up nearly a…
Study of Workplace Ladder Falls Offers Safety Insights
A survey of workplace ladder falls among U.S. workers identifies common activities that often lead to injuries – and offers…
Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2023
The preliminary Top 10 OSHA Violations of 2023 have been announced, and they indicate increased efforts by OSHA. This year’s…
2024 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls is May 6-10
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 320…
