Always set your ladder on a solid, level surface. For a stepladder, make sure the spreader locks are fully extended and ...

Every year more than 100 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries, according to the American Ladder Institute. Every time you climb a ladder, you risk becoming ...

CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Every home has at least one ladder, sometimes even two, three or more. Yet it’s remarkable how much there is to learn about such a seemingly simple device. The American ...

The 6-ft. step ladder has been around forever. It's indispensable when it comes to room painting, small electrical repairs and other home projects. The current crop is sturdier, lighter and easier to ...

Dear Kristin: People most often use step ladders to get up into the attic, but they are not very sturdy — especially when you have your arms full of stuff. The opening through the ceiling is often too ...

Falls from portable ladders (step, straight, combination and extension) are one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Appropriate precautions can reduce the risk significantly.

Everybody knows, it's dangerous to climb an unsupported ladder. Australian startup Balco Lifestyle is trying to make things at least a little bit safer, however, with its currently-crowdfunding Step ...