It's no secret that homeowners need a variety of tools for home improvement projects. Of the necessary tools—like drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers—ladders serve an important role in getting ...

Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...

Basement fires can be complex and challenging incidents. Basements typically have limited means of entry, egress and ventilation. Many are finished by homeowners. Although the layout that the ...

If you open 29CFR 1926 and turn to Subpart X, you will see the fifth subpart is 1926.1060. This provides the training requirements for stairways and ladders. “Wait,” you might say. “My grandson is ...

Getting to a higher level in a workplace often means using a ladder. However ladders, if used incorrectly, become the reason for many fatalities and injuries. Worksites clearly struggle with ...

*This post may contain affiliate links and I’ll earn a commission if you shop through them. You can read my full disclosure here. Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools ...