Werner Marks Nine Years of Sponsoring National Ladder Safety Month

ITASCA, IL — Werner, a leader in ladders and manufacturer of climbing and fall protection equipment, has announced the company will partner with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) for Ladder Safety Month, the only nationwide program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at home and work. The annual event takes place every March to raise awareness of ladder safety and help reduce injuries and fatalities caused by ladder misuse.

Ladder related injuries are far too common and often preventable through ongoing training and consistent safety precautions for those working at height. With consistent training and safety protocols in place, these injuries and fatalities can be decreased.

“Ladder safety is an important component of creating a culture of safety,” said Eric Blankinship, Sr. Product Manager for Werner. “For almost a decade, we’ve partnered with ALI for National Ladder Safety Month, but our commitment doesn’t end in March. We offer a variety of online and onsite training to promote ladder safety throughout the year.”

Safety Themed Webinars Every Week in March

The weekly safety themes that will be available throughout the month of March include:

·         Week One: Training and Awareness

·         Week Two: Inspection and Maintenance

·         Week Three: Stabilization, Setup, and Accessories  

·         Week Four: Safe Climbing and Positioning

Blankinship will host an online webinar focused on Ladder Setup and Pro Tips on Monday March 17 at 12:00 p.m. CST.

To participate in Ladder Safety Month activities, visit www.laddersafetymonth.com.

Resources and Certifications

Creating an environment of safety can help prevent injuries on the job for all professionals and their co-workers. By promoting and encouraging proactive behavior, everyone on the worksite can make a conscious effort to create changes that lead to safer outcomes.

Werner is leading ladder safety awareness through a variety of in-person and online training courses and resources including a new Ladder Safety 101 e-learning course.

Additional free resources available for download, include the comprehensive Climbing Pro Guidebook and a Ladder Inspection Form to ensure there’s no damaged or missing parts before each use.

Werner invites site managers and safety professionals to participate in Ladder Safety Month by signing up for a free Safety Training or Product demo or sharing ladder safety tips through social media with #LadderSafetyMonth.

For more information about Ladder Safety month, please visit www.laddersafetymonth.com/About/National-Ladder-Safety-Month. 

For more information on Werner Co., visit www.wernerladder.com.