News From ALI
2020 National Ladder Safety Month Prospectus Now Available
View Highlights and Sponsorship Opportunities
We celebrated the third annual National Ladder Safety Month in March and are looking forwa
rd to kicking off the fourth in March 2020.
View this year's
prospectus
for updated sponsorship opportunities and some key statistics highlighting the reach of last year's campaign.
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News From ALI
Past President Alan Kline Recognized by OSHA for Training Efforts
Past President and one of ALI's Board members, Alan Kline, received a Certificate of Appreciation from OSHA in late June that recognized his commitment and contributions to occupational safety and health. Kline's involvement in ladder and scaffold safety dates back more than 30 years. When asked about what drives him to dedicate his time and energy to this cause, Kline said "As manufacturers we have a moral responsibility to make the best products we can." Kline was also highlighted in the May/June issue of
Scaffold & Access Magazine for his commitment to safety and the ladder industry. Read the feature
here.
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Kline, pictured center, received his Certificate of Appreciation from OSHA at an awards ceremony on June 24, 2019. His teaching assistant, Joe Meaney, also received a certificate.
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News From ALI
Have You Earned Your Certificate in Ladder Safety Training Yet?
One of the easiest ways to develop and test your understanding of ladder safety is to earn your certificate in ladder safety training. It's easy and free! The online training provides an in-
depth breakdown of how to use a myriad of different ladders so that you are
prepared for almost any task that comes your way, whether you're at home or at work.
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Industry News
NSC Survey Proves Americans' False Perceptions of Safety
Preventable Accidents, Including Falls, Top the List of Deaths
A recent National Safety Council (NSC) survey analyzed where Americans feel safest and what they perceive as the most life-threatening or dangerous situations. Incorrectly, 77 percent of Americans believe their home is the safest place, despite the fact that 75 percent of preventable incidents occur in the home. In their lifetime, a person has a one-in-24 chance of dying from an accident, like a fall, car crash, drowning, choking, a fire, but 80 percent of Americans said their biggest safety fear is homicide. A person only has a one-in-285 chance of dying from homicide, or less than a 1 percent chance. To read more about the findings, click here.
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Upcoming Events
Organizations Team up for Safe + Sound Week
OSHA, NIOSH, NSC and Others will Host Third Annual Event
Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before they cause injury or illness, improving sustainability and the bottom line. You can get a head start by encouraging your colleagues and team members to take part in ALI's free, online ladder safety training.
Participating in Safe + Sound Week can help get your program started or energize an existing one. Let OSHA and ALI know how you are planning to participate, and you could be featured in OSHA's newsletter, QuickTakes.
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Upcoming Events
National Safety Council Will Host Congress and Expo
Event Provides Educational Opportunities on Safer Workplaces
The NSC will host its Congress and Expo in September. The event, taking place in San Diego, CA, is
broken up into Congress, September 6-12, and the Expo, September 9-11. For more information and to register,
click here.
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Upcoming Events
ANSI Publishes Schedule for World Standards Week 2019
Registration Now Open for the Week's Various Events
ANSI hosts the annual event, which brings private- and public-sector stakeholders together to facilitate dialogue about standardization, conformity assessment and workforce development priorities. There will be an Awards Banquet, Grant Awardee Symposium, a Legal Issues Forum and more. The event will be held November 4-8 coinciding with World Standards Day on Nov. 7 in Washington, D.C. Learn more and register.
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Upcoming Safety Events and Reminders
Mark Your Calendar and Stay Safe
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