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National Ladder Safety Month: Free webinar series kicks off March 10

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Photo: American Ladder Institute

Cleveland — The American Ladder Institute is conducting a special webinar series during National Ladder Safety Month.

ALI sponsors National Ladder Safety Month every March to raise awareness of safe ladder use, help curb injuries and fatalities caused by ladder misuse, and encourage participation in its free Ladder Safety Training program.

Registration is required for the three webinars:

  • Common Ladder Accidents and How to Avoid Them (noon Eastern on March 10)
  • Ladder Safety: Setup and Pro Tips (1 p.m. Eastern on March 17)
  • DIY, Homeowner Ladder Safety (3 p.m. on March 24).

The theme of this year’s National Ladder Safety Month is “Every Step Matters.” The event also features four weekly themes:
Week 1: Training and awareness
Week 2: Inspection and maintenance
Week 3: Stabilization, setup and accessories
Week 4: Safe climbing and positioning

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