News From ALI
New Board Member Welcomed at ALI Fall Conference
Nominations Add A New Director to the Lineup
ALI's newly elected Board of Directors for 2020 include: Ryan Moss, President, Little Giant Ladders; Marc McConnell, Vice President, Bauer Corporation; Alan Kline, Secretary/Treasurer, Lynn Ladder & Scaffold; Ron Schwartz, Past President, TRI-ARC LLC; Manny DeSantis, Director, Valley Fastener; Keith Liskey, Director, Strongwell Corporation and new director Mike Van Bree, Louisville Ladder, Inc. Join us in congratulating our returning Board members and welcoming Mike!
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News From ALI
National Ladder Safety Month 2020 Confirmed Sponsors
Two Companies Committed to Support the Month-Long Ladder Safety Awareness Campaign
ALI is proud to have the support of Owen's Corning and Lamar Advertising as preparations for the fourth annual National Ladder Safety Month (March 2020) begin. Through the support of generous sponsors like the two companies, ALI is better equipped to accomplish its mission of decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities, and OSHA ladder citations year after year.
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News From ALI
2020 National Ladder Safety Month Sponsorship Information Available
See How Your Company Can Get Involved in 2020
Interested in joining the organizations listed above in supporting National Ladder Safety Month in March? View this year's
prospectus
for updated sponsorship opportunities and some key statistics from last year's campaign. The numbers of individuals reached through this initiative are climbing year over year. As a sponsor, your organization will be recognized as a major contributor throughout the campaign.
ALI needs your support to help spread the word on safe ladder use.
Reducing accidents and fatalities is mission one! Contact ALI Headquarters for more information.
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Industry News
New Officers Elected to ANSI's ASC A14 Committee
Join ALI in Congratulating Ryan Crawford and Brett Latimer
ANSI ASC A14 Committee elected new officers at the recent meeting on September 18 in Chicago. Ryan Crawford moved from the role of Vice-Chair to Committee Chair and Brett Latimer to Committee Vice-Chair. Crawford joined the A14 Committee in 2008 and Latimer was not far behind, joining the next year. Latimer serves as Senior Manager Engineering Systems and Compliance at Werner Co. and Crawford is President of Crawford Engineering Services. "It's an exciting time to be part of this committee, especially now as the ladder industry is changing and innovating so quickly. I look forward to doing my part to help keep ladder users safe," Crawford said.
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Industry News
OSHA Reveals Top 10 Violations at NSC Congress and Expo
Ladder Citations Ranked Sixth - Fall Protection Topped the List
OSHA published its Top 10 list for most-cited violations in fiscal year 2019, and fall protection led the rankings at #1, followed by hazard communication, scaffolding, lockout/tagout, respiratory protection and then ladders at #6. Fall protection yielded over 6,000 violations, while ladders yielded over 2,300. See the list
here.
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Industry News
Small Business Owner? Utilize OSHA's New, Free Consultation Program
On-Site Consultation Will Help Implement a Personalized Safety and Health Program
OSHA wants to give back to small business owners by investing in their safety and health programs. Employers showing they care about their employees' safety and health increases retention, and recruitment, rates and ultimately saves lives. To learn more and get involved, visit
OSHA's website or call 1-800-321-OSHA (6742).
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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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Upcoming Events
ANSI Announces Keynote Speakers for World Standards Week
Education Content to Focus on Building Connections for the Future
ANSI's annual World Standards Week will focus on hot topics in the industry and nation and how workplaces can be better prepared in this ever-changing environment. Patrick Gallagher, Ph.D., chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh and former under secretary for standards and technology in the U.S. Department of Commerce, is the opening keynote. His presentation will address the skills gap and provide tools on how to retain valuable employees. Jeff Strohl, Ph.D., will discuss current trends and the factors that may affect the workforce of the future. Strohl is a director of research at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. 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.
Your organization could also earn the Safety Ambassador designation in recognition of multiple individuals completing the training.
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Upcoming Safety Events and Reminders
Mark Your Calendar and Stay Safe
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