American Ladder Institute

10/14/2026

📢 New Standard Published: ANSI/ALI A14.1 - Portable Wood Ladders - 2026

Stay up to date with the latest industry standards and requirements for portable wood ladders.

🛒 Purchase your copy today through the ALI Store: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/store/viewproduct.aspx?id=28069953

Learn more about the newly published standard: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/ALIAnnouncesPublicationofA141StandardforPortableWoodLadders

10/08/2026

Last week, ALI members gathered in Nashville for a two-day meeting focused on networking, ladder safety initiatives, ANSI standards, and the continued work of the American Ladder Institute.

Meetings like this provide an opportunity for members to connect, share ideas and best practices, and continue moving important industry initiatives forward. Together, ALI members are working to promote ladder safety through education, awareness, training, and industry standards.

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the meeting a success. We look forward to continuing the work together and seeing everyone at our next meeting in Clearwater, FL!

https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/ALIandASCA14CommitteeMeetings

09/28/2026

HOW HIGH IS YOUR NUMBER? 🪜

How many accident-free days has your workplace achieved?

Ladder-related falls can result in serious injuries, lost productivity, and increased costs. One simple way to help reduce risk is to make sure your employees know how to use ladders safely.

The American Ladder Institute offers FREE ladder safety training covering:

• Stepladders
• Articulated Ladders
• Single, Extension, and Telescoping Ladders
• Mobile Ladders

Start your training today at https://www.laddersafetytraining.org/library

Can you afford another day without training?

09/17/2026

We’re getting ready for the 11th annual National Ladder Safety Month in March 2027! 🪜

NLSM brings together the ladder industry, safety professionals and organizations across the country to help make ladder safety a priority.

Interested in supporting the 2027 campaign? Check out the sponsorship opportunities below and join us in spreading the message: Ladder Safety Starts Here.

Put your company behind ladder safety in 2027.

National returns in March 2027 with a simple message: Ladder safety starts here.

Each year, National Ladder Safety Month reaches millions of people through education, training, media, social media and industry partnerships. In 2026, the campaign generated:

• 161,000+ website visits
• 5.5 million+ social media impressions
• 14.8 million+ cumulative audience
• 312 million+ PR impressions
• 10,500+ ladder safety training certificates earned in March

Sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month gives your organization an opportunity to support an important safety initiative while putting your company in front of a national audience.

With sponsorship opportunities ranging from $500 to $25,000, there’s an opportunity for organizations of all sizes to get involved.

Help us make ladder safety a priority in 2027.

Explore the 2027 sponsorship opportunities:https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/lsm-2027-prospectus.pdf

09/11/2026

Will you be at the National Safety Council Safety Congress & Expo next week?

Join ALI President Mike Van Bree for his session:

Ladder Safety Training That Sticks: Building a Repeatable Program with ALI Resources

Mike will share practical ways to improve ladder safety training, address common safety issues, and use ALI’s free resources to build a consistent ladder safety program.

📍 NSC Safety Congress & Expo
🎤 Mike Van Bree, ALI President

09/02/2026

Ladder Safety Starts Here. 🪜

National Ladder Safety Month 2027 is right around the corner, and the American Ladder Institute is proud to lead this year’s campaign focused on addressing some of the most common ladder safety issues identified in OSHA citations.

Throughout March, we’ll provide practical, easy-to-share resources to help organizations promote safer ladder use at work and at home.

Interested in helping us spread the message? Sponsorship opportunities are now available for National Ladder Safety Month 2027.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/

🚨 National Ladder Safety Month 2027 is coming!

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is launching the 2027 campaign with a simple but important message: Ladder Safety Starts Here.

And safe climbing starts before the climb.

For 2027, we are taking a direct approach to some of the most common ladder-related safety issues identified in OSHA citations. Each week of National will tackle one of the top five ladder-related citation issues head-on:

🔹 Week One: Safe Access & Egress
🔹 Week Two: Use the Right Ladder for the Right Job
🔹 Week Three: Stay Off the Top Cap
🔹 Week Four: Inspect Before You Climb
🔹 Week Five: Stay Safe While Climbing

Want to help spread the message? Sponsorship opportunities are now available for companies looking to support National Ladder Safety Month and reach audiences across ALI’s campaign channels.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/

08/17/2026

Although Safe + Sound Week has come to an end, workplace safety is important all year long.

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is committed to promoting ladder safety and helping employers and workers prevent ladder-related injuries and fatalities. From proper ladder selection and inspection to safe setup and use, taking the time to use a ladder correctly can make a real difference.

Let’s keep the conversation going beyond Safe + Sound Week and make safety a priority every day.

Stay safe. Climb smart.

https://www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek

https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/

08/03/2026

🪜 Is your organization committed to ladder safety? Become an ALI Safety Ambassador!

The American Ladder Institute (ALI) Safety Ambassador Program recognizes organizations that demonstrate their commitment to employee safety by ensuring that at least 80% of their ladder-using employees successfully complete ALI’s Ladder Safety Training program.

Organizations can qualify by having employees complete ALI’s training or by incorporating the training directly into their Learning Management System (LMS).

Required training includes:

▪️ Stepladder Safety
▪️ Single, Extension & Telescoping Ladder Safety
▪️ Articulated Ladder Safety
▪️ Mobile Ladder Safety

As an ALI Safety Ambassador, your organization will:

✅ Be recognized on the ALI website
✅ Receive an exclusive ALI Safety Ambassador logo
✅ Be promoted through ALI and National Ladder Safety Month social media channels
✅ Gain access to a marketing toolkit with graphics, social media posts and email templates

Ready to make ladder safety a priority at your organization?

Get started today by completing the registration process and helping your employees build the knowledge they need to climb safely.

👉 Learn more https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/SafetyAmbassadorHome

07/30/2026

When setting up an extension ladder, it is crucial to secure both the base and the top. Failing to do so may cause the ladder to slide out at the bottom or tip over sideways.

For more ladder safety resources: https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/LadderResources

07/07/2026

ALI is excited to welcome it's newest Affiliate Member, Bull Co.

Founded in 1931, C.H. Bull Co. is a family-owned distributor of industrial and safety equipment serving customers throughout Northern California for more than 90 years. Now led by the third-generation, the company specializes in hydraulic jacking systems, fall protection solutions, material handling equipment, and safety training.

https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/page/AffiliateMembers&VID=12294777