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OSHA postponed its annual event, National Safety Stand-Down, due to COVID-19. The event, which was initially scheduled for May 4-8, will be rescheduled sometime this summer, according to a March press release from OSHA. The event--which focuses on reducing falls in construction--relies heavily on in-person trainings and participation to spread the word on safer work environments.  With so many employees not reporting to their work sites or offices right now, the rescheduled dates will aid in greater, safer participation. 

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The 2020 Leadership and Service Awards  nominations are 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

Strongwell is recognized as the industry's largest manufacturer of fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) products. With nearly 65 years in the industry, the company has established itself as a reliable, experienced organization that adapts to the changing market. Strongwell is an active ALI Associate member company and its involvement with the association dates back decades. Click here to read more about Strongwell and its commitment to safety. 

News From ALI

This March, during the fourth annual National Ladder Safety Month , ALI spread its message of safe ladder use through a variety of channels, including social media, television, newspaper outlets, billboards and more. ALI is proud to have had the support of 17 sponsor organizations for National Ladder Safety Month and report: over 28,000 views and pickups on PR Newswire, 434 U.S. television stations that aired National Ladder Safety Month segments with close to 6 million viewers, over 19,000 Ladder Safety Training certificates issued between December 2019 and March 2020, and over 2.2 million impressions on social media! 

With increased engagement during National Ladder Safety Month, ALI is moving toward its goal to decrease injuries and fatalities caused by the misuse of ladders and OSHA ladder citations thanks to the support of generous sponsors. Start planning now to get involved in 2021. The 2021 Prospectus and list of sponsorship opportunities will be available later this year.

News From ALI

The COVID-19 pandemic has made safety an increased priority, at work and in the home. During shelter in place, make sure to utilize the American Ladder Institute's free Ladder Safety Training and add ladder safety to your list of priorities. Increase your knowledge of safe ladder practices and demonstrate your commitment to decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities.