Industry News
ANSI, OSHA, NSC Help Promote Safety & Public Health During COVID-19
If you are looking for employee/employer guidance amid the Coronavirus pandemic, including the latest news and updates, top medical advice, tips regarding virus control and prevention, and more, find what you need via ANSI, OSHA and NSC's free COVID-19 pages. Visit ANSI's page
here, OSHA's page
here and NSC's page
here.
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Industry News
Participate in Safe + Sound Week this August
Safe + Sound Week, August 10-16, is a nationwide event that focuses on recognizing effective workplace safety and health programs. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving employee morale and safety. Visit the Safe + Sound website here for more information and ideas on how to ensure a safe workplace. Let us know how you are planning to participate, and you could be featured in OSHA's newsletter, QuickTakes. Get a head start on safety by encouraging your colleagues and team members to take part in ALI's free, online ladder safety training.
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Industry News
Do's and Don'ts of Extension Ladders in NSC's
Safety+Health
Magazine
The Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) highlighted several guidelines for safe extension ladder use in the April 2020 issue of
Safety+Health
magazine. CCOHS warns "extension ladders are not self-supporting and require 'a stable structure that can withstand the intended load.'" To read the full article, click
here
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Industry News
Learn What Constitutes as a Quality Ladder Inspection via Tips from Batavia
Whether you are using ladders in personal or professional settings, knowing how to properly inspect the ladder before use is crucial. Check out
this article published by ALI member, Batavia Services, Inc. that highlights key questions to consider prior to climbing, and when inspecting, ladders.
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Industry News
Do You Know What to Expect "When OSHA Visits?" Read This Scaffold & Access Magazine Article
Alan Kline, ALI Board member and co-owner of both Lynn Ladder and Scaffolding Co., Inc and Vanguard Manufacturing, wrote an article featured in the May/June issue of
Scaffold & Access Magazine outlining what to expect when OSHA visits. Find Alan's article on page 12 of the magazine
here.
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Industry News
Little Giant's Industrial King Kombo Ladder Earns Seventh Award Since Release One Year Ago
Little Giant Ladder Systems debuted the Industrial King Kombo ladder, the world's first stepladder, extension ladder, and leaning ladder, roughly one year ago. Since then, the ladder has accumulated multiple accolades. Most recently, the ladder won the 2020 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Awards -- sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and administered by the Center for Construction Research and Training. To learn more about the award and see the list of winners, visit the CPWR website
here. Congratulations, Little Giant!
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News From ALI
Member Company Spotlight: COSCO
For 85 years, COSCO has designed products that improve and simplify everyday life. For over 65 years, COSCO continues to lead the industry as the largest manufacturer of folding furniture, step stools and ladders. As a Manufacturer member company of ALI, COSCO helps develop ALI's ladder safety standards, improving innovation and safety of its products. To learn more about COSCO and its commitment to safety, click
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News From ALI
International Alliance Formed Between American Ladder Institute and The Ladder Association (UK)
The new alliance between ALI and
The Ladder Association (UK) encourages a partnership focused on sharing best practices and exchanging ideas to help support the industry. Alliance Organizations are safety groups and trade associations that support the ALI mission of promoting safe ladder use and injury prevention. Collaboration through engagement and cross promotion of initiatives with these allied groups widens ALI members' exposure to other industry programs, training and events. ALI looks forward to working with The Ladder Association. To learn more about all of ALI's Alliance Organizations, click
here.
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News From ALI
Earn Your Ladder Safety Certification This Summer via Free Training
The COVID-19 pandemic has made safety an increased priority, at work and in the home. This summer, 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.
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Upcoming Safety Events and Reminders
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