Ladders are one of the most frequently cited Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations each year, accounting for many construction industry fatalities and injuries, according to www.constructionjunkie.com.
This month marks the American Ladder Institute's third annual National Ladder Safety Month, and there are various ladder safety resources available to help raise awareness and prevent falls.
- LadderSafetyTraining.org, an American Ladder Institute website, offers various training materials, including free interactive training modules.
- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health offers a free app called Ladder Safety, which provides immediate access to ladder safety tips and resources and can help with proper ladder positioning. The app is available for Apple and Android products.
- CPWR—The Center for Construction Research and Training offers ladder safety toolbox talks, as well as videos and tip sheets.
- OSHA provides an eTool regarding ladder safety complete with pictures, as well as printable Quick Cards with ladder safety tips.
National Ladder Safety Month is Feb. 24 through March 31.
