It's no secret that homeowners need a variety of tools for home improvement projects. Of the necessary tools—like drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers—ladders serve an important role in getting ...

Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...

Getting to a higher level in a workplace often means using a ladder. However ladders, if used incorrectly, become the reason for many fatalities and injuries. Worksites clearly struggle with ...

Basement fires can be complex and challenging incidents. Basements typically have limited means of entry, egress and ventilation. Many are finished by homeowners. Although the layout that the ...

If you open 29CFR 1926 and turn to Subpart X, you will see the fifth subpart is 1926.1060. This provides the training requirements for stairways and ladders. “Wait,” you might say. “My grandson is ...

In the quest for safer workplaces, one change is steadily gaining momentum: the transition from ladders to stairs. From warehouses to construction sites, businesses are beginning to recognize the long ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — With the start of meteorological Spring arriving Friday, the end of these cold months draws closer and closer. As the seasons change, many are waiting for the start of spring ...