Every Step Matters: National Ladder Safety Month Coming in March

Resources and training from American Ladder Institute help keep homeowners safe

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, three or more. Yet it’s remarkable how much there is to learn about such a seemingly simple device. The American Ladder Institute (ALI) is here to help – and there’s no better time to learn than the month of March. Each year, it is designated National Ladder Safety Month. The months leading up to March are critical because the milestone month does more than amplify a safety message; it also celebrates message penetration and accident reduction.

Consider the variety of ladder types available to homeowners and DIYers: stepladders, single and extension ladders, articulated ladders, and even mobile ladders. There are safety rules that apply to all of them – and other safety guidelines that apply to each type, but maybe not the others. It can be confusing. ALI can clear it all up and help you keep climbing safely.

ALI’s dedicated safety training website, www.laddersafetytraining.org, lets homeowners learn just like the pros do, with training and courses that can help make that next weekend project a whole lot safer. Simply register for free, choose your ladder type, and watch training videos that demonstrate safe ladder practices. You can even take a test afterward to see what you’ve learned!

Do you know how many points of contact to always maintain on a ladder? What length of your extension ladder should extend over a roof? The last rung on which it’s safe to stand? With ALI’s safety training, you will!

ALI started National Ladder Safety Month to raise awareness of ladder safety among homeowners and professionals, decrease injuries and fatalities caused by ladder misuse, and increase the number of people certified in Ladder Safety Training. This year’s theme is Every Step Matters.

Helping to motivate safety and the success of Ladder Safety Month are its sponsors. Corporate sponsorships are welcomed. To become a 2025 National Ladder Safety Month sponsor, view our prospectus or contact ALI for more information.

For more information on National Ladder Safety Month, visit https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/.

About the American Ladder Institute

Founded in 1947, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting safe ladder use through ladder safety resources, safety training, and the development of ANSI ladder safety standards. ALI also represents the common business interests of its members, who are comprised of the leading ladder and ladder component manufacturers in the United States and Canada. National Ladder Safety Month, observed each March and spearheaded by ALI, is the only program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety, at home and at work. https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/.