National Ladder Safety Month 2027

What is National Ladder Safety Month?

National Ladder Safety Month is held every March by the American Ladder Institute. It aims to reduce ladder-related injuries and deaths by promoting proper ladder selection, inspection, training and safe use.

Why it matters for workplaces

Ladders are used in almost every industry, which makes them easy to take for granted. Falls from ladders can cause serious injuries even from low heights, and many happen because of the wrong ladder for the job, a damaged ladder or poor setup. Ladder safety is a core part of fall protection, and OSHA's ladder rules cover both general industry and construction.

Ways to take part

1. Inspect every ladder. Use a checklist and take damaged ladders out of service right away.
2. Match the ladder to the task. Check height, duty rating and material, such as non-conductive ladders near electrical work.
3. Train on setup and use. Cover angle, footing, three points of contact and not standing on the top steps.
4. Look for safer alternatives. Consider platform ladders, mobile work platforms or lifts for frequent tasks at height.
5. Add ladders to routine inspections. Build ladder checks into your regular workplace inspections.

Frequently Asked Questions: National Ladder Safety Month

When is National Ladder Safety Month?

It runs for the whole month of March every year.

How often should ladders be inspected?

Ladders should be checked before each use by the person using them, and periodically by a competent person as part of routine inspections.