Ladder Training Decreases Citations and Accidents, Survey Shows

CHICAGO, Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In 2016, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) conducted a study on the effectiveness of ladder safety training, and, of those that participated, 75 percent felt that ladder accidents that had occurred in the workplace could have been avoided with ladder safety training. On the heels of this study, ALI committed to elevate awareness of the importance of safe ladder use through resources, training and a national dialogue by establishing National Ladder Safety Month, which debuts in March 2017.

"Reported incidents taken from the American Ladder Institute's 2016 research study showed the two most common causes of ladder accidents are overreaching and missing the last step when descending the ladder." said Ryan Moss, president of ALI and chief executive officer of Little Giant Ladder Systems. "These two common mistakes can be minimized with proper training. We recommend that those who use ladders at home and on the job are educated and trained on the proper use, care, and selection of ladders. We invite all to join us in embracing National Ladder Safety Month and get trained in the month of March."

Every choice, step and life matters, and the path to fewer OSHA citations, accidents and fatalities from ladder use starts with awareness and proper training — both at home and on the job site.

ALI is joined by a large number of other organizations in their support of National Ladder Safety Month, including: Amazon, American Roll Form, Batavia Services, Inc., Bauer Corporation, Builders Mutual, Cosco Home & Office Products, Goshen Stamping, Home Depot, Little Giant Ladder Systems, Louisville Ladder, Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding, National Safety Council, Occupational Health and Safety magazine, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Owens Corning, Stokes Ladders, Strongwell, Tri-Arc Manufacturing, Valley Fastener Group and Werner.

Learn more how you can participate in National Ladder Safety Month by visiting www.laddersafetymonth.com, and get involved on social media by following and using the hashtag #laddersafetymonth.

About the American Ladder Institute

Founded in 1947, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting safe ladder use through ladder safety resources, bilingual safety training and the development of ladder safety standards. ALI also represents the common business interests of its members who are comprised of the leading ladder and ladder component manufacturers in the United States and Canada.

ALI's education and training provides guidance on the proper selection, care and safe use of ladders in the workplace and at home. ALI also serves as secretariat for the ANSI A14 committee comprised of industry experts who develop safety standards for the appropriate design, manufacture, testing, care and use of various types of ladders.

For more information, contact:
Alyssa Ware
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
American Ladder Institute
312-673-5426
[email protected]

SOURCE American Ladder Institute