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 ...
Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...
Every year more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to the American Ladder Institute. Every time you climb a ladder, you risk becoming ...
The Stablebase Step Ladder Stabilizer revolutionizes ladder safety by offering unmatched stability in all site conditions. By widening the ladder’s base with adjustable legs, Stablebase ladder ...
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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
Understanding ways to stay compliant and safe on a ladder is crucial to the safety of the employees using them. Ladders can be a very helpful tool on construction sites, but if not used properly, they ...
Why do ladder accidents happen? If a ladder is in good condition and is used properly, it will almost never be the cause of an accident. Then why are there so many accidents involving ladders?
Strongwell’s SAFRAIL™ fiberglass ladders and ladder cages are mounted on the sides of buildings and tanks, and are a common site in a wide range of industries. Since the 1950s, fiberglass ladder and ...
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths accounted for 161 on-the-job fatalities in 2020, the most recent year for which statistics are available. That same year, there were ...