American Ladder Institute

02/23/2026

🎉 Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month! 🎉

On March 1, the American Ladder Institute kicks off 10 years of National Ladder Safety Month — a decade dedicated to raising awareness and promoting safe ladder use at home and on the job.

Last year, together we reached millions with critical ladder safety messages. Let’s make this milestone year our most impactful yet!

Here’s how you can participate this March:

✅ Download the Marketing Kit with ready-to-use campaign resources
✅ Register for the FREE Ladder Safety Webinar Series featuring expert-led education throughout the month
✅ Take part in the 2026 Ladder Safety Training & Citations Survey and help shape the future of ladder safety
✅ Access materials available in English and Spanish
✅ Follow, like, and share to help spread ladder safety awareness

Join us and help advance safer practices across industries and communities.

🔗 Get started: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/participate/marketing-guide/

02/23/2026

ALI President Mike Van Bree of Louisville Ladder participated in a recent National Safety Council podcast to discuss National Ladder Safety Month. Give it a listen and stay tuned for more great safety content throughout the month of March!

Mike Van Bree, president of the American Ladder Institute, joins us to discuss National Ladder Safety Month, observed each March. We also review content from the February issue of Safety+Health.

02/19/2026

🎙️ ALI Featured on the OH&S Magazine Safety Pod

As the organization behind National Ladder Safety Month, the American Ladder Institute is proud to lead industry efforts to promote safer ladder use and prevent injuries year-round.

In this new podcast episode, Pat McAuliffe, Vice President of ALI and Vice President of Engineering at Werner, shares insights on common ladder safety mistakes, why reinforcement — not just training — helps prevent injuries, and the free resources available through National Ladder Safety Month.

🎧 Listen here: https://ohsonline.com/articles/2026/02/17/podcast-ep-227-ladder-safety-month.aspx

March marks the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, and Pat McAuliffe of the American Ladder Institute and Ryan Mittelmeier of Werner share insights on common ladder safety mistakes, practical jobsite corrections, and how employers can use free Ladder Safety Month resources to strength...

02/19/2026

📢 Reminder: Share Your Input on Ladder Safety Training

The American Ladder Institute’s 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey is now underway — and there’s still time to participate.

This important industry survey helps assess the effectiveness of ladder safety training and guides the development of future safety resources. We’re looking for feedback on ladder-related training, injuries, and OSHA citations within your organization.

⏱️ Takes about 15 minutes to complete
🔒 Responses are anonymous and not connected to you or your company
📅 Survey closes March 31, 2026

Your input helps strengthen ladder safety programs and prevent injuries across the industry.

👉 Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD7YTTN

Thank you for your continued commitment to ladder safety.

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02/04/2026

Take your ladder safety knowledge to the next level! 🪜

ALI is excited to share the National Ladder Safety Month 2026 webinars — free and open to everyone.

Join us in leveling up your ladder safety knowledge! The National Ladder Safety Month 2026 webinar series offers free online sessions covering essential topics like:

✨ Choosing the Right Ladder for the Job – March 5
🛠️ Common Ladder Accidents & How to Avoid Them – March 10
🏠 DIY & Homeowner Ladder Safety – March 19
📈 Climb Safely, Work Safely – March 24

Whether you’re a DIYer, trades professional, or safety leader, these webinars are packed with actionable tips to help prevent ladder-related injuries — at work and at home.

👉 Learn more and register here: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/participate/scheduled-events/

✅ It’s free and open to everyone!

📌 Don’t miss out — register now and take a step toward safer climbs all year long!

02/03/2026

ALI is proud to partner with the The Ladder Association as part of our shared mission to promote ladder safety around the world. Together, we’re raising awareness, sharing best practices, and helping keep workers and families safe.

🔗 Learn more about our alliance members: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/AllianceMembers

01/13/2026

The American Ladder Institute is conducting the fifth iteration of the Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey to assess the effectiveness of ladder safety training.

Previous reports were released in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024—now we need your input!

✔ Share your experience with ladder-related safety training, injuries, and OSHA citations.
✔ Help improve safety training efforts and resources for ladder users.

The survey takes just 15 minutes and closes on March 31, 2026.
Your responses will be anonymous and not connected to you or your company.

👉 Click here to take the survey and help improve ladder safety for everyone! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MD7YTTN

01/12/2026

We’re excited to see the growing list of organizations supporting NLSM 2026. Thank you to everyone who has already committed to advancing ladder safety. There’s still time to join the campaign and sponsor this important effort.

The momentum for 2026 is building! 🚀

A big thank you to the companies below who have already committed to this year’s campaign and are helping advance ladder safety nationwide.

Not on the list yet? There’s still time to get involved and sponsor the 2026 campaign. Join this growing group of industry leaders and help us spread the message of ladder safety. https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/

01/02/2026

🎉 A Big Safety Milestone in 2025! 🪜

In 2025, 111,503 people completed an ALI Ladder Safety Training course—helping make workplaces and homes safer, one ladder at a time.

Thank you to everyone who committed to learning, sharing, and promoting ladder safety. Together, we’re raising the bar for safety nationwide.

👉 Learn more about ALI’s free ladder safety training: https://www.laddersafetytraining.org/

12/22/2025

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) plays a critical role in advancing ladder safety nationwide.

ALI is a standards developer accredited by the ANSI - American National Standards Institute and serves as the Secretariat for the Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A14, which oversees ladder safety standards.

These standards are technical specifications developed and tested by subject matter experts and establish requirements for the construction, design, testing, care, and safe use of various types of ladders. Through a consensus-based process, the A14 standards help promote safer products and safer work practices across industries.

Learn more and purchase the ladder safety standards here: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/store/ListProducts.aspx?catid=417162

11/26/2025

🎄 Don’t be like Clark Griswold this holiday season!

If you’re hanging Christmas lights or decorations, take a moment to practice proper ladder safety. Keep the holidays merry, bright, and injury-free.

Find ladder safety tips and information here: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/BasicLadderSafety

11/20/2025

The American Ladder Institute is pleased to offer a free Multimedia Training Program regarding ladder safety at laddersafetytraining.org.

The professional online ladder safety training modules are designed for use by contractors, unions and tradespeople as well as at-home users. The modules have been created by ladder type and have accompanying test questions that are scored in order to receive a certificate of completion - at no cost. All modules are offered in English and Spanish.

Get started today: https://lnkd.in/gPp2FGTc