A friend of mine recently related the story of a relative who fell from a ladder while cleaning gutters. Two shattered ankles later, the person is now unable to work due to debilitating injuries. With ...

PITTSBURGH (August 11, 2020) … When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. Losing one’s footing is a common accident ...

Safe climbing requires ongoing vigilance. Here are five things to pay attention to before, during and after using a ladder.

You probably think of a ladder as one of the simplest tools you own, but the angle you choose when you lean it against a wall quietly decides how risky every climb will be. Too steep or too shallow, ...

Before you carry a ladder to the point of work or load it onto the service truck, visually inspect it. Remove any slipping hazards such as mud on the rungs or grease on the rails. Look carefully for ...

When using a ladder, whether you are a professional roofer or an everyday homeowner, safety should always be the first step. There is an estimated $24 billion annual cost of ladder injuries in the U.S ...