Using a ladder on stairs is just as dangerous as it looks. If you must paint a stairwell, use two ladders. Lean one against the wall on the lower landing, and place the other ladder on the upper ...

It's no secret that homeowners need a variety of tools for home improvement projects. Of the necessary tools—like drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, and hammers—ladders serve an important role in getting ...

Reaching for the stars is admirable. But overreaching while standing on a ladder can be disastrous. March is National Ladder Safety Month, since spring is the time many folks decide to clear the ...

Ladder injuries are one element of sweat equity you may not hear about on home-improvement shows. While human error may explain some of the roughly 175,000 emergency ...

Did you know that more than 22,000 people across the U.S. are injured while using ladders each year? And, unfortunately, 161 people suffered a fatal injury from a ladder in 2020. According to the U.S.

At some point in your fire service career, you may have to determine the fate of a condemned aluminum ground ladder. Also See:Image Slideshow of Aluminum Recycled Training Prop At some point in your ...

When fires break out in high-rise buildings, firefighters face the difficult task of battling blazes while evacuating people from high and hard-to-access places. "High-rise fires are very ...