Blog — Safety

Ensuring Your Safety When Climbing Climbing a ladder safely is about more than just getting from the bottom to the top. It involves understanding the nuances of ladder safety, from ensuring the ladder's feet are on level ground to wearing shoes with good traction. Little Giant Ladders are designed with security as the top priority, incorporating features like wide-flared legs for stability on uneven ground and rubberized feet to prevent slipping on slippery surfaces. The Right Setup for Your Ladder Setting up your ladder correctly is crucial whether you're using an aluminum ladder, a fiberglass ladder, or any of our...

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...