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January 2020
News From ALI
Member Company Spotlight: Tri-Arc

Vice President Lists Reducing Ladder Accidents and Supporting Ladder Safety as Top Member Benefit
Tri-Arc is a leading national brand of standard steel and aluminum ladder and platform products, with over 1,400 model types that keep workers safe in a wide range of environments with height requirements. The company and its Vice President Ron Schwartz are also active ALI members. Click here to learn more about Tri-Arc and its commitment to safety.
News From ALI
Don't Miss a Beat During National Ladder Safety Month  

Stay Connected: Follow National Ladder Safety Month's Social Media Channels
Stay in-the-know throughout National Ladder Safety Month by following both American Ladder Institute and National Ladder Safety Month on your favorite social media. American Ladder Institute's platforms are linked underneath the green "stay connected" banner, and find National Ladder Safety Month on  Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Don't forget to use the hashtag #LadderSafetyMonth to join the conversation. 
News From ALI
Thank You to Our National Ladder Safety Month 2020 Middle Rung Sponsors 

Six Organizations Have Committed to Middle Rung Support
ALI is proud to have the support of industry leaders -- Fastenal, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers/International Masonry Institute, Lamar Advertising, Owens Corning and Werner -- as Middle Rung sponsors. Through the support of generous sponsors like these, ALI is better equipped to accomplish its mission of decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities and OSHA ladder citations. See how your company/organization can get involved in 2020 by viewing this year's prospectus of  sponsorship opportunities. Join these companies in advocating for safety. ALI needs your support to help spread the word on safe ladder use! Visit the website today for more details. 
Industry News  Industry
OSHA Findings Show Fatal Falls From Heights at Lowest Point Since 2013

Numbers Reflect the Department's Continued Enforcement of Fall-Related Hazards and Increased Ladder Safety Efforts Nationwide
A December press release from OSHA showed a 14 percent decline in work-related fatal falls from heights, the lowest total since 2013. OSHA's efforts identified 7,000 fall-related hazards to mitigate the dangers associated with working from heights. To read the release, click here
Industry News 
OSHA Publishes Video Explaining Inspection Process

Video Outlines What Employers Can Expect During the Three-Step Process 
In typical OSHA inspections, employers can expect an opening conference, a walk around and a closing conference. But what do all three of the phases entail? Watch thi s video from OSHA to learn more about the inspection process. 
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