Mark Miller reminds members of apparatus committees of the importance of analyzing apparatus type, staffing response district and run cards prior to specifying portable ladder requirements. Valuable ...

When setting up a ladder, there are several rules that you should be aware of, including OSHA's 3-foot rule. Here's what it ...

One of the most underutilized and readily available tools we have on the fireground is the portable ladder. This article is a good refresher for ladders, which are often left on the apparatus for the ...

Portable ladders are one of the most common and important tools you can have in the workplace for activities such as cleaning, painting, and plumbing and electrical work. However, if improperly used, ...

Portable ladders help firefighters accomplish tasks such as ventilation, entry and search. Used properly they will assist the operation and minimize injuries to members operating on the ladder. Tip: ...

Seyfarth Synopsis: The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration has amended its construction safety and health standards for fixed and portable ladders. The updated standard adds ...

This free guide to ladder safety regulations summarizes the relevant standards from various parts of OSHA’s general industry worker safety standard. It covers the design of the ladder itself, access ...

Bates College has developed Ladder Safety Guidelines to safeguard employees that perform work with portable ladders. These guidelines are intended to prevent ladder-related accidents and to promote ...