Each year, ladder safety makes it near the top of the most cited type of OSHA violations, so it gets a lot of attention. The OSHA regulations are located in 29CFR.1926.1050, which is also Subpart X.

Basement fires can be complex and challenging incidents. Basements typically have limited means of entry, egress and ventilation. Many are finished by homeowners. Although the layout that the ...

In the quest for safer workplaces, one change is steadily gaining momentum: the transition from ladders to stairs. From warehouses to construction sites, businesses are beginning to recognize the long ...

Over the years, fire departments long have recognized the importance of carrying portable ground ladders on their apparatus. Engine company units typically have been equipped with a minimum of three ...

Consensus among safety professionals is that the primary cause of ladder injuries is lack of training on their use. “Helping people get home safely is why we come to work each day,” said Ryan Moss, ...