News From ALI
2020 National Ladder Safety Month Sponsorship Information Available
See How Your Company Can Get Involved in 2020
We celebrated the third annual National Ladder Safety Month in March and are looking forwa
rd to kicking off the fourth in March 2020.
View this year's
prospectus
for updated sponsorship opportunities and some key statistics highlighting the reach of last year's campaign.
The numbers are climbing year over year. As a sponsor, your organization will be recognized throughout the campaign.
ALI needs your support to help spread the word on safe ladder use
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Reducing accidents and fatalities is mission one!
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News From ALI
Paul Junius of Risk Retention Services to Speak at ALI Fall Conference
Presentation Will Highlight Expert Litigation Tips
Junius, President of Risk Retention Services, will present at ALI's Fall Conference on "Litigation: Tips, Traps, Trials & Testimony." This will include suggestions on:
- structuring insurance policies to exercise control
- what needs to be considered in designating a corporate representative
- how to deal with a reptilian plaintiff attorney
- settle v. fight, how and when to decide
Junius is an ANSI A14 member and holds a Doctorate degree from Chicago Kent College of Law.
ALI's Fall Conference is Oct. 14-15 in Chicago.
Members are thrilled to have Paul as the meeting's guest speaker!
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Industry News
September is National Preparedness Month
Month-long Observance Reinforces Safety During Emergencies
Late summer is hurricane season and unfortunately a time other emergencies, like floods, tornadoes and wildfires increase as well. OSHA provides information on what each of these disasters entail in addition to preparation and response/recovery tips. Learn more about how to best, and most safely, handle
hurricanes,
tornadoes,
floods and
wildfires.
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Industry News
National Safety Council Award Submissions Open Through Nov. 22
Green Cross for Safety Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Efforts
Submit your nomination for the National Safety Council's Green Cross for Safety Awards, which are dedicated to celebrating projects and organizations that help decrease preventable deaths. Awards are broken into three categories, advocate, excellence and innovation, and celebrate
outstanding work in improving safety in homes, at work and on the road. Corporations, organizations, coalitions, collaborations, researchers and individuals all can apply. Learn more and submit your nomination today!
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Industry News
New OSHA Webpage Shares Information on Leading Indicators
Resources Emphasize Proactive Versus Reactive Workplaces
Many employers track lagging indicators, the data that measures rates of injuries, illnesses and fatalities. While these measurements provide insight into the efficacy of your safety and health programs, they are reactive data points that don't help prevent workplace accidents. Leading indicators offer a variety of benefits, including safer workplaces, reduced costs, improved productivity and more. Learn more about leading indicators
here.
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Upcoming Events
View Schedule for ANSI's World Standards Week 2019
Registration is Open for the Week's Various Events
ANSI hosts the annual event, which brings private- and public-sector stakeholders together to facilitate dialogue about standardization, conformity assessment and workforce development priorities. There will be an Awards Banquet, Grant Awardee Symposium, a Legal Issues Forum and more. The event will be held November 4-8 coinciding with World Standards Day on Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register.
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News From ALI
Have You Earned Your Certificate in Ladder Safety Training Yet?
One of the easiest ways to develop and test your understanding of ladder safety is to earn your certificate in ladder safety training. It's easy and free! The online training provides an in-
depth breakdown of how to use a myriad of different ladders so that you are
prepared for almost any task that comes your way, whether you're at home or at work.
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Upcoming Safety Events and Reminders
Mark Your Calendar and Stay Safe
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