Ladder-Guard

12/04/2025

The American Ladder Institute will celebrate 10 years of National Ladder Safety Month in 2026.

“This milestone marks a decade of progress in changing the culture around ladder safety,” said Mike Van Bree, President of ALI.

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.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from the crew at Ladder-Guard.

11/19/2025

Following two federal safety inspections, the U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Jacksonville roofing contractor with 10 safety violations for willfully exposing workers to fall hazards

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11/10/2025

Ladder safety reminders…

11/04/2025

Did you know that using the top step or cap of a stepladder is not only risky—but it’s explicitly prohibited by OSHA regulation 1926.1053(b)(13)?

At Ladder-Guard, we’ve engineered a simple, practical solution to prevent this hazardous practice.

10/13/2025

EHS Today reports a 21% decrease in ladder-related serious injuries and fatalities between 2020 and 2024, according to the American Ladder Institute (ALI).

However, falls remain a leading cause of injury and death, and incidents are still occurring due to issues like incorrect setup and using the wrong ladder.

Public awareness campaigns, inspection, safe climbing practices and warning signs like the Ladder-Guard top step barrier all help bring attention to proper ladder use.

10/07/2025

Safety in the workplace is our number one priority. Our team is hear to help. Call or email us for info on our easy-to-install, cost effective, top step sign and barrier.

The Ladder-Guard barrier is a great low-cost, safety solution to protect your employees now. It mitigates exposure to fines or penalties due to ladder safety...

10/01/2025

A Step Towards Workplace Ladder Safety - Ladder-Guard

09/18/2025

Fall Protection tops OSHA's 'Top 10' list for 15th year running.

Denver — Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard for the 15th consecutive fiscal year, the agency announced Tuesday during the 2025 NSC Safety Congress & Expo.

09/11/2025

According to OSHA, improper hazard communications standards or lack of safety signage is the second most-cited workplace violation and third most prevalent reason for workplace injuries.

“As indicators of potential hazards, safety signs can greatly reduce accidents, injuries, and possible death.”

OSHA 1926.1053 The top or top step of a stepladder shall note be used a step.

08/29/2025

Easy to install, cost effective, keeping your worksite safe.

08/21/2025

Werner’s 20- and 24-inch Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders because of safety issues.

Washington — The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning people not to use Werner’s 20- and 24-inch Multi-Max Pro Multi-Purpose Ladders because of safety issues.