Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.

Werner has introduced a new telescoping extension ladder built to meet the needs of professional tradespeople working in compact or mobile environments. With a 300-pound duty rating and ANSI Type 1A ...

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.

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.

There’s a certain risk of falling any time you use a ladder, but the risk multiplies by several times when you use a ladder on stairs. And the problem is — whether you’re installing or repairing ...

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 ...

It's almost impossible to maintain a home without a ladder. Used incorrectly, however, even the sturdiest of ladders is an accident waiting to happen. Here are hints for surviving your next ascent.

More than 2,000 people per day are injured in ladder-related incidents, and the industry is taking major steps to reduce that number. The American Ladder Institute has declared March as National ...

Ladders that can break while people are using them are being recalled.The products were sold at Home Depot and Lowe's stores nationwide in April and May, according to a news release posted with the ...

GREENSVILLE, PA (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania company has recalled five models of aluminum multi-purpose ladders that can break while in use. Werner has received one report of a ladder breaking, resulting ...

There's an old saying, "It's as easy as falling off a ladder." Despite its folksy ring, the sentiment is dead serious. In fact, 50 people lost their lives in 2014 following a ladder-related accident, ...

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