Werner Ladder Sponsors American Ladder Institute and National Ladder Safety Month Initiatives For Sixth Year

Werner, the world leader in ladders and the manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, is celebrating six years of sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month, which takes place every March. This annual event is dedicated to promoting the safe use of ladders at home and on the jobsite through training, resources, and ongoing education.

Ladder safety affects everyone, and unfortunately, ladder-related injuries and fatalities are far too common. Last year, fall protection ranked first on OSHA’s Top 10 most frequently cited violations, while ladders ranked third. According to the American Ladder Institute (ALI), more than 700 ladder-related injuries happen daily. Werner is committed to creating comprehensive training and resources that can help prevent ladder-related accidents and build safer work and home environments.

Every Tuesday throughout the month beginning March 8^th, Werner has partnered with the American Ladder Institute to present a Ladder Safety Webinar Series focused on key topics to include:

• March 8 at 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST: Choosing The Right Ladderwith Mike Melton, Director of Product Management, WernerCo – This webinar will cover the essential considerations to make when choosing the right ladder such as environment, height, and duty rating;
• March 15 at 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST: Safety Before the First Step (Inspection and Set-Up) with Sev Danyalian and Milt DeAsis, Jobsite Safety & Security Managers, WernerCo– This webinar will address the critical steps to take before stepping on a ladder, including how to read essential ladder labels and markings, the proper way to inspect your ladder before use, and how to set up your ladder;
• March 22 at 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST:  Safety While Climbing with Angel Jimenez, Jobsite Safety & Security Manager, and Chad Lingerfelt, National Safety Training Manager, WernerCo – This webinar will tackle the three points of contact rule, how to carry tools while climbing, and factors that contribute to falls; and
• March 29 at 1:00 pm CST/2:00 pm EST: Safety at the Topwith Diana Arshin, Senior Product Manager, WernerCo – This webinar will cover the three points of contact rule, ways to use product storage and supplies while on the ladder, factors that contribute to falls, and more.

In addition to the webinars, Werner invites professionals and homeowners to participate in Ladder Safety Month by taking a free online training course, sharing ladder safety tips through social media, or signing up for a free Safety Training or Product Demo.

For more information, visit https://www.wernerco.com.