With extension ladders, the base and upper sections must maintain some overlap for support. The top rungs must extend at least two to three feet above the upper edge of a roof or elevated destination ...

We recently uncovered a statistic from the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors that in 2021 more than 164,000 emergency room visits and just over 300 deaths in the United States ...

Ladders are valuable tools that assist many jobs. Working at height must be treated with respect to ensure the safety of all involved. By following these combined tips, you’ll be sure to keep yourself ...

One of the most challenging situations that any fire company can face is arriving on the scene of a working fire and finding one or more victims trapped in imminent peril. It doesn’t happen often; for ...

To carry a ladder safely, carry it at the midpoint over one shoulder, with the front end slightly elevated. If you want to pick fruit, trim branches, paint a ceiling, build a pergola, hang a birdhouse ...

Stepladders come in several sizes; the three most popular sizes used by homeowners are 4, 6, and 8 feet. Regardless of the ladder size, the following safety rules apply: • First, when opening a ...

Every household in America probably has a ladder in it, maybe it's a step stool or a ladder that extends eight feet or more into the air. Either way, there is a right and there is a wrong way to use ...