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 ...

The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons recently published statistics that illustrate the dangers of ladder accidents. In the United States, more than 500,000 people a year are treated for ...

I use a 24-foot extension ladder to clean my rain gutters and do other high work on my house. I have never felt really safe on it and recently I came close to having an accident when it started to ...

Every March, National Ladder Safety Month unites safety professionals, manufacturers, workers, and homeowners in a shared mission: to raise awareness of ladder safety and prevent avoidable accidents.

In one of Pop Mech ’s most useful guides, “ The 6 Best Ladders for When You Need More Height ,” we break down not just which ladder to buy, but how to use it safely and confidently, whether you’re ...

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is intent on making sure that National Ladder Safety Month turns into a year-long practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ladder deaths ...

No one who uses them is immune to the potential danger of falling off a ladder. The Guys have seen it all, from a misstep off a short, two-step kitchen ladder that led to a debilitating ankle injury ...

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 ...

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 ...

MEQUON, Wis., Feb. 27, 2025 /CNW/ -- To meet the rigorous demands of trade professionals and emergency personnel, W.steps PRIME, COMBI and RESCUE Line telescopic ladders from Hultafors Group North ...