If you are looking for employee/employer guidance amid the Coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news and updates, top medical advice, and tips regarding virus control and prevention, ANSI, OSHA and NSC offer free COVID-19 resources. Visit the organizations' websites for more information: ANSI's page here, OSHA's page here and NSC's page here. 

Strongwell's Chiller Support Frame and Platform proved invaluable for Advantic's midwest manufacturing facility. The specific project required a lightweight, corrosion-resistant structure, and the two companies collaborated on design to ensure needs were met. Since installation in 2018, Strongwell has received feedback from Advantic that the design and product have outperformed expectations in terms of "ease of installation, corrosion resistance and overall performance." To read more about the project, click here. 

In the interest of public health and safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, ANSI has transitioned World Standards Week (WSW) 2020 to a series of virtual events. Scheduled for October 19-23, the virtual meetings will include ANSI's member forums, policy advisory groups, and the Annual Business Meeting. Learn more about these important events, view the full schedule and register here. 

Batavia Services was started by a man with a vision, who saw the essential need to maintain ladder equipment to ensure the product's safe use. The importance of making sure ladders operate properly was quickly recognized as a major step in reducing accidents and fatalities, benefitting the technology and the industry. The company worked hard to develop a system of maintenance and repair techniques with the support of ladder manufacturers and telecom engineering and research professionals. Today, Batavia operates in all 48 contiguous states and Hawaii, with over 60 representative teams. To learn more about the company and its commitment to safety, click here. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated an increase in safety measures, at work and at home. As the weather begins to take on a chill, make use of any extra time indoors and utilize the American Ladder Institute's free Ladder Safety Training. Increase your knowledge of safe ladder practices and demonstrate your commitment to decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities -- whenever and wherever it's most convenient for you.