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News From ALI
New Member Company Highlight: Presidium USA, Inc.
For ten years, Presidium USA, Inc, has invented, developed and manufactured disruptive engineered materials - revolutionizing not only what products can be made of, but how products are designed and manufactured. To learn more about Presidium USA, Inc. and its commitment to safety, click here. 
Industry News
Louisville Ladder Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Louisville Ladder is celebrating the 75th anniversary of their founding in 1946. Louisville Ladder has grown from a small company making aluminum step and extension ladders to a global powerhouse manufacturing various types of climbing equipment with multiple brands available in over 35 countries and employing over 1,600 personnel.

To learn more about Louisville Ladder and their 75th Anniversary, click here.
Spanish National Safety Stand Down Webinar
A Spanish-language webinar was held as part of the National Safety-Stand-Down to Prevent Falls. A video of the webinar and the slide presentation are available online. Start Watching.
2021 Job Outlook
The COVID-19 pandemic has hindered job stability and the job market for many professions. But for occupational safety and health pros, the results of Safety+Health’s 2021 Job Outlook survey indicate stability – and even optimism – for the near future. Read More.
OSHA standards and the ‘competent person’
We all want our boss and employer to think we’re competent at our jobs, but when OSHA standards refer to a “competent person,” the term comes with certain requirements. Start Reading.
Data Reports
The Data Center leads the Center for Construction Research and Training's work to share timely, relevant, and data-driven information with the construction industry. Their newest publication is the Data Bulletin, published six times a year; it succeeds the Quarterly Data Report. Explore the Data.
A Safety and Health Pledge for Managers
When management leadership is sincere and is supported by actions, workers know that safety and health are important to business success. A safety pledge is one way to demonstrate your commitment to workplace safety and health. Create your own safety pledge using A Safety and Health Pledge for Managers template, then share it with your workers and on social media using #SafeAndSoundAtAWork. Sign the Pledge.
White paper: OSHA’s Top 10 Violations
Is your organization susceptible to the most frequent OSHA violations? These common mistakes cost businesses millions of dollars in penalties each year. Download OSHA's free new whitepaper – OSHA’s Top 10 Violations – for an updated list of the most cited OSHA standards in fiscal year 2020. The white paper also features expert tips on how you and your employees can ensure compliance with every regulation and avoid costly OSHA fines.Download the Free White Paper.
Walking-Working Surfaces
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing updates in the handrail and stair rail system requirements for its general industry, Walking-Working Surfaces standard. OSHA published a final rule on walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment in November 2016 that updated requirements for slip, trip and fall hazards. The agency has received numerous questions asking when handrails are required, and about the height requirements for handrails on stairs and stair rail systems. Learn More.
OSHA On-Site Consultation
OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost and confidential occupational safety and health services to small- and medium-sized businesses in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. On-Site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice for compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs. Learn More.
These articles represent the views of the authors and should not be construed as an endorsement from the American Ladder Institute.
Upcoming Safety Events and Reminders
OSHA Safe + Sound Week 2021 is August 9-15
OSHA's Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Learn more and Save the Date.

Let us know how your organization is participating in Safe + Sound Week, and ALI may highlight you on our social media channels.
Review the National Ladder Safety Month Webinar Series Recordings

Practice ladder safety all year long with the 2021 National Ladder Safety Month Webinar recordings, sponsored by Werner. You can access the recordings at any time for on-demand viewing. Start Watching.
Webinar: Ladder Safety Today: New Guidance for Employers

How many people in your workplace use ladders, even if only occasionally? With falls from height such a common type of accident – and the leading cause of fatalities at work – their safety will be high on your priority list.

To support you in this, the Ladder Association and Health & Safety Executive have joined forces to release two new ladder safety documents for employers. 

For an introduction and exclusive first access to the guidance, register now for their free webinar taking place on Thursday 15 July at 10:30am UK time.