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.

Fixed and Portable Ladders: OSHA’s 1910 Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards This free guide to ladder safety regulations summarizes the relevant standards from various parts ...

Rick Mosher details the reasoning for some departments to specify a high-side/low-side pumper that includes curbside access to ground ladders. As the engine company culture renaissance continues ...