Ladder Safety Website
In January of 2009 the ALI launched www.laddersafety.org, a user-friendly web site intended to appeal to a wide audience, ranging from professionals that work in the construction trades to consumers who use ladders in their homes. The site can be accessed from any web tool, which means information can be obtained while on a job site, in the middle of home improvement project, or while training users in the field.
The content of the site is derived from the seven ALI standards and is presented in a less technical manner. Drawings are used to identify the various types of ladders, and to provide a visual guide to safe use. The site was designed by a freelance web designer who also has knowledge of the ladder industry.
The primary feature of the web site is a comprehensive ladder listing with images, performance requirements, design features, and guidelines for proper care and storage. The site is organized by ladder type with additional technical support resources.
Through laddersafety.org, visitors also have access to helpful tips such as the basic ladder safety page. The page features the "Three Points-of-Contact Climb" which illustrates how to minimize chances of slipping and falling, and "How to Choose the Right Ladder," which features detailed information on ladder design, length and duty rating.