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Looking for guidance, resources, initiatives to help support public health and more? Visit ANSI's resource page here, full of updates and statements related to COVID-19. Any suggestions for additions to the page may be submitted to [email protected]. 

Industry News

ANSI's call for nominations for the 2020 Leadership and Service Awards is now open through Friday, May 1. According to ANSI, the awards program "honors the creativity, dedication, and vision of those who contribute to and participate in U.S. and global voluntary standards-setting, conformity assessment, and related activities." The award winners will be honored at World Standards Week 2020, taking place October 19-23 in Washington, D.C. 

News From ALI

Louisville Ladder is a leading designer, manufacturer, and distributor of ladders and worksite climbing equipment. With over 70 years in the industry, the company has established itself as a reputable organization focused on safety. Louisville Ladder is an active ALI manufacturer member company, with Director of Product Safety and Engineering, Mike VanBree serving on the Board of Directors, ANSI A14 and Marketing Committees. Click here to read more about Louisville Ladder and its commitment to safety. 

News From ALI

Throughout the fourth annual National Ladder Safety Month, ALI was proud to have the support of industry-leading companies, including six organizations (International Masonry Institute/International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Fastenal, Lamar Advertising Company, Owens Corning and Werner) signed on as middle rung sponsors. ALI is better equipped to accomplish its mission of decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities and OSHA ladder citations thanks to the support of generous sponsors like these. Plan now to get involved in the 2021 National Ladder Safety Month and find out how by viewing this year's prospectus of  sponsorship opportunities. ALI needs your support to help spread the word on safe ladder use!

News From ALI

Throughout this month, the American Ladder Institute partnered with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to publish four blogs outlining safety tips for different ladder types. Read about stepladder safety here, mobile ladder safety here, single and extension ladder safety here and articulated ladder safety here. 

News From ALI

The American Ladder Institute and National Ladder Safety Month were featured on Daytime and the Lifestyle List television, spreading the word on safe ladder use to an estimated 5 million viewers. View the Daytime video here and the Lifestyle List video here. 

News From ALI

Safety is at the forefront of everyone's minds during the COVID-19 pandemic. If your state has mandated a shelter-in-place order or other measures to limit your time outdoors, in restaurants, traveling, and doing other non-essential tasks, take advantage of the American Ladder Institute's free Ladder Safety Training. This is a great way to make use of your time by increasing your knowledge of safe ladder practices and demonstrating your commitment to decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities. 

News From ALI

Stay connected with National Ladder Safety Month all year long by following both American Ladder Institute and National Ladder Safety Month on your favorite social platforms. American Ladder Institute's platforms are linked below, and find National Ladder Safety Month on  Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.