Planned Events for National Ladder Safety Month 2026

National Ladder Safety Month 2026 is the tenth year ALI and its partners have celebrated ladder safety throughout March.

This year, education and promotion will focus on the following topics:

Week One: Choosing the Right Ladder
Week Two: Check Before You Climb
Week Three: Set It Up Safely
Week Four: Climb Safely, Work Safely
Week Five: Safe Steps with Stepstools

View the webinar recordings from the 2025 Ladder Safety Webinar Series, sponsored by Werner and Little Giant, here.

2026 Webinar Series

If you are interested in hosting a 2026 National Ladder Safety Month webinar, please contact ALI for more information.

Choosing The Right Ladder For The Job
Date: Thursday, March 5
Time: 2:00-3:00 EST.

Selecting the correct ladder is one of the most important decisions before starting work at height. This webinar will cover how to choose the right ladder for the job by matching ladder type, height, and duty rating to the task at hand. Attendees will learn common mistakes to avoid and best practices to help reduce the risk of ladder-related injuries. The first half of the webinar will be presented in English, followed by a repeat of the presentation in Spanish.

Presenter: Mike Van Bree, Director, Product Safety and Engineering – Louisville Ladder

Elegir la escalera adecuada para el trabajo

Seleccionar la escalera correcta es una de las decisiones más importantes antes de comenzar cualquier trabajo en altura. Este webinar abordará cómo elegir la escalera adecuada para la tarea, combinando el tipo de escalera, la altura y la capacidad de carga según las necesidades del trabajo. Los asistentes aprenderán los errores comunes que deben evitar y las mejores prácticas para ayudar a reducir el riesgo de lesiones relacionadas con el uso de escaleras. La primera mitad del webinar se presentará en inglés, seguida de una repetición de la presentación en español.
Presentador – Javier Moreno – Louisville Ladder

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Common Ladder Accidents and How to Avoid Them
Presenters: Kenyan Allan, VP Broadcast & Dave Francis, Director Safety
Date: Tuesday, March 10th
Time: 11:00 AM EST

We will cover the six most common causes of ladder accident on the jobsite, discuss what the OSHA standard says and show practical solutions to the problems. We will also be discussing the basic principles of ladder safety;
• Choosing the Right Ladder
• Inspection
• Set-up
• Proper Climbing

Please join us in our goal to get everyone home safely at the end of the day.

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DIY, Homeowner Ladder Safety
Presenters: Kenyan Allan, VP Broadcast & Dave Francis, Director Safety
Date: Thursday, March 19th
Time: 11:00 AM EST

The majority of ladder accidents in the US happen at the home. We will discuss the most common causes of these accidents and show practical solutions to the problems. We will also be discussing the basic principles of ladder safety;
• Choosing the Right Ladder
• Inspection
• Set-up
• Proper Climbing

Please join us in our goal to prevent falls at home.

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Climb Safely, Work Safely
Tuesday, March 24th
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST

Presenter: Ryan Mittlelmeier, Technical Services Representative at Werner

SUMMARY: This session focuses on the behaviors and decisions that prevent falls before they happen. Topics include:

  • Overreaching – Why overreaching leads to loss of balance and sudden falls.
  • Proper body positioning – How foot placement, hip alignment, and three points of contact work together to keep the ladder stable.
  • Transitioning on and off a ladder – How to step on and off with control, maintain balance, and avoid rushed movements at the top and bottom.
  • Use of accessories: How levelers and stabilizers improve footing, reduce movement, and support safer setup on uneven surfaces.

The takeaway is simple; safe climbing depends on disciplined positioning, controlled movement, and using the right equipment every time. Climb Safely. Work Safely.

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