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Getting a leg up on ladder safety
By Sharon Thatcher, Rural Builder – Ladder safety is a huge issue in the construction industry. According to David Francis, National Safety Director at Little Giant Ladder Systems, every day 500 people are injured in ladder accidents. “Twenty-five of those … Read more »
Posted in Business and Management, Horse Barns, In the Industry, Low Rise Construction, Metal Buildings, Metal Roofing, Post Frame, Products, RB September 2012, Rural Builder Magazine, Tools and Jobsite Equipment | Tagged David Francis, ladder safety, Little Giant Ladder Systems, National Ladder Institute | Leave a comment
ALI releases new ladder safety training module
The American Ladder Institute, the national trade association representing the North American ladder industry, released the Mobile Ladder Stands/Platforms safety training module. This module is the fourth in a series, joining multi-media training programs for step ladders, extension/single ladders and … Read more »
Werner offers free multilingual ladder safety courses online
Greenville, PA – Werner Co. announces the availability of the free ClimbingPro III Online Resource Center at www.wernerclimbingpro.com. The online tool provides a secure, convenient way for students and instructors to administer the latest in ladder and pump jack safety … Read more »





