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American Ladder Institute Promotes Ladder Safety All Year Long

National Ladder Safety Month is over, but safe practices must go on

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As another National Ladder Safety Month comes to a close, event organizers remind all ladder users that safety is a year-long commitment. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, sponsors National Ladder Safety Month every March to remind professionals and DIYers of the importance of always being safe and mindful while using ladders.

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 at https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/.

Ladder safety training sanctioned by ALI can be found at https://www.laddersafetytraining.org/. The free training includes video classes and other coursework that can stand alone or complement a company’s existing safety programs.

As National Ladder Safety Month comes to a close, ALI also reminds industry professionals that the 2026 Ladder Safety Training & Citations Survey remains open through April 17. The quick, anonymous survey helps identify trends in ladder use, training practices, injuries, and OSHA citations, with findings that help inform future safety education and industry initiatives. Complete the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD7YTTN.

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.

Helping to motivate safety and the success of National Ladder Safety Month this year were these sponsors: Batavia Services, Inc., Builders Mutual, COSCO, Fasteners Direct, Goshen Stamping, Guarantee Electrical Company, Gutter Saver PRO Inc., T. Hasegawa USA Inc., International Masonry Institute, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Liberty Wire Johnstown, Little Giant, Louisville Ladder, Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding, National Association of Home Builders, New England Ladder, Risk Retention Services, Inc., RT Specialty, Strongwell, Tricam Industries/Gorilla Ladders, Valley Fastener Group, and Werner Co.

For more information, visit https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/.

About the American Ladder Institute

Founded in 1947, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is a nonprofit trade association dedicated to promoting safe ladder use through resources, training, and ANSI standards. ALI also represents the common business interests of its members, North America’s leading ladder and component manufacturers. National Ladder Safety Month, observed each March and spearheaded by ALI, is the only program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at home and work.

https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/.

Contacts

Pete Zeller, 216.579.6100 ext. 2
pete@CunninghamBaron.com

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