Blog — Ladders

Almost every home in the United Sates has one, and chances are you have used one personally either at work or at home. From changing out a lightbulb to getting on top of a roof, ladders are a common piece of equipment used in almost every home or building and appear to be harmless — and yet according to Injury Facts, thousands of people are killed due to falls from a ladder or scaffolding work. In fact, falls are the second leading cause of death next to highway crashes. Understanding the different types of ladders as well as safe ladder...

Consider The Application Commercial Household Economical, lightweight, and dependable.  For the handyman, painter, mechanic and for general purposes Industrial For heavy duty use. Stable, built to take it. For construction, maintenance, or industrial work. Extra Heavy-Duty Industrial Our heavy grade. For rugged industrial, construction, rental, or maintenance use. Special Duty / Professional Our heaviest grade. Designed for your heavier, more demanding workloads. Select The Right Material Fiberglass Is non-conductive, strong, and colorful and has become a leading choice for the serious do-it-yourselfer, commercial or industrial user. Aluminum Is lightweight and strong, but it conducts electricity and should never be used near...

The First Step of Safety: Choose Your Ladder Wisely By Teddy Durgin National Ladder Safety Month is all about educating the public on the steps one must take when climbing a ladder, whether at home or at work. But any industry professional worth his or her salt will tell you – safety begins even before that. It begins with picking the right ladder. And when choosing the right ladder, there are several things that must be taken into account. Just ask Michael Van Bree, Director of Product Safety and Engineering at Louisville Ladder. For years, his role has been to...