ALI Launches 2026 Survey of Ladder Safety

CLEVELAND – The American Ladder Institute, an approved developer of safety standards for the ladder industry, is conducting its 2026 Ladder Safety Training and Citations Survey, the fifth iteration of an effort to evaluate ladder safety training, injuries, and OSHA citations nationwide.

Previous survey reports were released in 2016, 2018, 2020, and 2024, creating a valuable, multi-year record of ladder safety trends that tracks ladder-related incidents, OSHA citation activity, and the effectiveness of safety training.

Findings from the 2026 survey will be compiled into a comprehensive report following the close of data collection. The results will reveal preferred methods of ladder safety education as well as types of ladder-related accidents and injuries, frequency and types of ladder citations, and how rates compare to past surveys.

ALI is encouraging safety professionals, employers, and organizations that work with ladders to participate in the survey. Completion takes approximately 15 minutes, and all responses are anonymous and will not be connected to individuals or companies.

The deadline to complete the survey is March 31, 2026.

“Results will help ALI continue to improve its ladder safety training materials, hone topics for future observances of National Ladder Safety Month, and help professionals and DIYers better understand proper ladder usage,” said Mike Van Bree, president of the American Ladder Institute.

The survey launch comes as ALI prepares to mark the 10th anniversary of National Ladder Safety Month, observed each March. This year’s theme, “10 Years of Safer Climbing,” 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 an additional week for the 10-year anniversary, Safe Steps with Stepstools (week five).

ALI provides intensive, free ladder safety training at its dedicated training website, www.laddersafetytraining.org.

Helping the American Ladder Institute to motivate safety and the success of National Ladder Safety Month are these sponsors: Bauer Ladder, Builders Mutual, COSCO, Dorsey & Whitney, Fasteners Direct, Goshen Stamping, Gutter Saver PRO Inc., 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, True North Companies, Valley Fastener Group, and Werner Co.

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

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.

For more, go to www.americanladderinstitute.org/.