American Ladder Institute ramps up National Ladder Safety Month

Now in 10th year, the campaign draws attention to safe practices and promotes educational initiatives. 

The American Ladder Institute (ALI), the only approved developer of safety standards for the U.S. ladder industry, is gearing up for its annual ladder safety blitz, National Ladder Safety Month. Held every March, it is the only program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety at home and work. The 2026 observance will mark the event’s 10th anniversary with the theme “10 Years of Safer Climbing.”

The American Ladder Institute reminds everyone that ladder safety remains a critical and preventable issue on jobsites across the country. As such, it created National Ladder Safety Month and in 2026 the awareness campaign focuses on five key topics: Choosing the Right Ladder (week one); Check Before You Climb (week two); Set It Up Safely (week three); Climb Safely, Work Safely (week four); and Safe Steps with Stepstools (week five).

Ladders are among the most used tools in construction, yet they’re often taken for granted. ALI urges contractors, construction crews and safety professionals to refocus attention on training, equipment inspection and safe climbing practices. National Ladder Safety Month is an opportunity for every jobsite stakeholder to take the time to review procedures and recommit to keeping workers safe. At the heart of every campaign is ALI’s own ladder safety training, available all year long at laddersafetytraining.org. This free online repository includes videos on a range of safety topics for all types of ladders.

Helping to motivate safety and the success of National Ladder Safety Month are these sponsors: Batavia Services, Inc., Builders Mutual, COSCO, Fasteners Direct, Goshen Stamping, Gutter Saver PRO Inc., T. Hasegawa USA Inc., International Masonry Institute, International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, Liberty Wire Johnstown, Little Giant, Louisville Ladder, Lynn Ladder & Scaffolding, National Association of Home Builders, New England Ladder, Risk Retention Services, Inc., RT Specialty, Strongwell, Tricam Industries/Gorilla Ladders, Valley Fastener Group and Werner Co.

For more information, visit https://www.laddersafetymonth.com/.

About the American Ladder Institute

Founded in 1947, the American Ladder Institute (ALI) is a not-for-profit trade association dedicated to promoting safe ladder use through ladder safety resources, safety training and the development of ANSI ladder safety standards. ALI also represents the common business interests of its members who are comprised of the leading ladder and ladder component manufacturers in North America. National Ladder Safety Month, observed each March and spearheaded by ALI, is the only program dedicated exclusively to promoting ladder safety, at home and work. https://www.americanladderinstitute.org/.