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 ...
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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...
Using a ladder on stairs is just as dangerous as it looks. If you must paint a stairwell, use two ladders. Lean one against the wall on the lower landing, and place the other ladder on the upper ...
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 ...
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 ...
Editor's Note: Crafty Chip Kouri is back with an installment of his Around the Home blog, this time refurbishing an old ladder and giving it a new life. Hello, all! First, let me start out by ...