National Ladder Safety Month is observed every March. Begun by the American Ladder Safety Institute (ALI), the event raises awareness about ladder safety and encourages employers and their workers to engage in annual ladder safety training. In industrial settings, ladders and climbing are often integral to certain job functions, so safe practices are critical to success.
These four weeks each year allow ALI to take deep dives into different aspects of ladder safety, narrowing in tightly on one topic each week, to promote safety tips and training. This year’s topics include Week One: Training and Awareness; Week Two: Inspection and Maintenance; Week Three: Stabilization, Setup, and Accessories; and Week Four: Safe Climbing and Positioning.
If your job responsibility includes employee safety, now is the time for you to sign up at ALI’s free Ladder Safety Training site, https://www.laddersafetytraining.org/, and prepare for training in recognition of National Ladder Safety Month and beyond. Visit the site for more information on the ALI and how these training tools can be incorporated into your safety program.
