CHICAGO — Werner Co. is recalling approximately 122,250 of its 20-foot and 24-foot Multi-Max Pro multi-purpose ladders after reports of the ladders’ locking mechanisms jamming, posing a serious fall ...

Some 20- and 24-foot ladders sold at Home Depot are being recalled due to a faulty locking mechanism The manufacturer has received 18 reports of falls and 14 reports of injuries Owners of Multi-Max ...

During the past decade, there has been an increased emphasis on firefighter health and safety. This is probably most evident with the National Fallen Firefighter Foundation’s 16 Life Safety ...

Whether you’re cleaning gutters, installing a new ceiling fan, or painting a new room, you’re going to need a ladder to get the job done. There are a lot to choose from, including step ladders for ...

Ask anyone what danger you face when using a ladder, and the likely answer will have to do with falling off the ladder. True, that is a danger. But it’s not the only one. Let’s look at some others.

Ladders come in a range of styles to suit any number of applications, but step ladders are most common for indoor use. These fold-out, A-frame ladders tend not to surpass 10 feet and typically have ...