Ladders remain one of the most essential tools for maintenance and engineering teams, but it is crucial to use them safely in institutional and commercial facilities. Managers should not let their employees become a part of the accident statistics.
For the tenth consecutive year, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) has partnered with Werner Co. for National Ladder Safety Month. Each March, this nationwide effort aims to address ladder-related risks by offering updated training and education.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 500,000 people are treated each year in the United States for ladder-related injuries and over 300 deaths occur from ladder-related accidents. Ladders also continue to rank higher on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Top 10 most cited violations, landing third in 2025. Due to these statistics, Ladder Safety Month was created to challenge managers and ladder users to reassess safety practices, reinforce training protocols and strengthen work-at-height standards.
As part of the 2026 campaign, Werner will be hosting a webinar titled “Climb Safely, Work Safely” on March 24 at 11 a.m. CST that focuses on the behaviors and decisions that prevent falls. Registration for this webinar can be found on the Ladder Safety Landing Page. Additionally, the ALI March webinar series will launch a new video over the next five weeks, highlighting safer climbing practices.
The landing page includes a new digital Ladder Inspection Form that allows facility employees to conduct inspections on their phone or tablet and record conditions in real time. Expanded training resources and a slew of safety courses are also featured on the site for anyone who wants to earn their certification or simply learn about updated practices.
Elaina Myers is the assistant editor of the facilities market.
