As another National Ladder Safety Month in March comes to a close, event organizers remind all ladder users that safety is a year-long commitment. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) sponsors National Ladder Safety Month every March to remind professionals and DIYers of the importance of always being safe and mindful while using ladders.
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This year was the 10th anniversary, observed with five themed weeks that focused on all aspects of ladder safety. ALI reminds all ladder users that safety begins well before the first step. There are safety considerations to be made through all phases of ladder usage: choosing the ladder, pre-use inspection, setting it up, climbing, and even during transport and storage. Helpful tips can be found all year long here.
Ladder safety training sanctioned by ALI is free training that includes video classes and other coursework that can stand alone or complement a company’s existing safety programs.
Ladders are commonly used tools, yet they’re often taken for granted. Ladder safety remains a critical and preventable issue on jobsites across the country and at home. ALI urges contractors, construction crews, safety professionals, and DIYers to always pay attention to training, equipment inspection, and safe climbing practices.
National Ladder Safety Month is an opportunity for every ladder user to take the time to review procedures and recommit to being safe. It’s an opportunity that should be seized all year long.