Bates College has developed Ladder Safety Guidelines to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders. These guidelines are intended to prevent ladder-related accidents and to promote ...

To carry a ladder safely, carry it at the midpoint over one shoulder, with the front end slightly elevated. If you want to pick fruit, trim branches, paint a ceiling, build a pergola, hang a birdhouse ...

A metal stepladder or extension ladder is a helpful tool to have on hand, particularly during the busy fall chore season. But it must be used with special care. If a metal ladder comes in contact with ...

Ladders are valuable tools that assist many jobs. Working at height must be treated with respect to ensure the safety of all involved. By following these combined tips, you’ll be sure to keep yourself ...

Picking what ladder you need for a project involves some thought, but the American Ladder Institute provides factors to consider. As National Ladder Safety Month kicks off, let’s look at the first ...