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 ...

*This post may contain affiliate links and I’ll earn a commission if you shop through them. You can read my full disclosure here. Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools ...

Earlier this month, we addressed factors to consider when selecting the right ladder for the job. Now, we’ll cover how to safely use it. Before you start your journey up the ladder, there are a few ...

Every household in America probably has a ladder in it, maybe it's a step stool or a ladder that extends eight feet or more into the air. Either way, there is a right and there is a wrong way to use ...

Falls are in the top three most disabling workplace injuries, and ladders are #6 on OSHA's Top 10 Most Cited Violations list. In addition, hundreds of people die in ladder-related incidents, and ...

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 ...

If your ladder’s been gathering dust in the garage for years or even decades, it’s probably time to rethink your setup … before gravity finishes the job for you. In one of Pop Mech’s most useful ...

National Ladder Safety Month is observed every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute (ALI), the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers 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, ...

Most people have a family member who constantly uses a ladder to accomplish tasks around the house, whether that’s hanging up photos, changing light bulbs, hanging holiday decorations, fixing cabinets ...

Little Giant Ladder Systems has addressed three of OSHA's top 10 serious safety violations by building a 13,500-square-foot luxury residence to show the world a major construction project can be ...

Citations for ladder safety violations were No. 3 on OSHA’s list of most cited for 2024, 2023, 2022, and 2021, having risen from No. 5 in 2020 and No. 6 in 2019. OSHA’s ladder safety requirements are ...