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News From ALI
A Note From ALI's New Executive Director, Janet Rapp

Dear ALI Members,

I am excited to once again work with the American Ladder Institute to further your mission of developing ladder safety resources. Many enhancements have been made since my earlier time with ALI, primarily National Ladder Safety Month which has gained incredible exposure going into its 6th year. Congrats to each of you who not only provide financial sponsorship of NLSM but also contribute your expertise and knowledge.

Attending the Fall Conference at Caesar’s Palace in Vegas was a great way to transition the Executive Director role from Pam O’Brien to myself. Please join me in thanking Pam for her effort and leadership these past 3 years, and wishing her well. For those who may not have been involved, I served as ALI Executive Director from 2007 – 2012, during which time the original Ladder Safety Training videos were developed; now those resources are getting a facelift to remain relevant and timely. 

Please continue to spread the word about the value of ALI and National Ladder Safety Month in March, 2022. And thank you for your contribution to the work of standards development and ALI’s role to promote ladder safety. 

All the best,
Janet
Help ALI Spread the Word on Ladder Safety
American Ladder Institute (ALI) is excited to celebrate National Ladder Safety Month in March 2022.

We invite you to join us as a sponsor of this annual event dedicated to raising awareness of ladder safety, both at home and in the workplace.

Why Sponsor?
Sponsors are crucial to expanding the reach of National Ladder Safety Month. Your contribution allows ALI to develop more resources and communicate to larger audiences.

ALI is offering four sponsorship packages, each offering a variety of recognition avenues including website, social media, newsletter, video, and press release recognition. A la carte opportunities are also available.

Key statistics from 2021 National Ladder Safety Month: 
  • 16 industry-leading sponsor organizations
  • 5,987,000+ video impressions
  • Over 1.5 million impressions on social media 
  • See more highlights in the prospectus

Help us promote this important initiative by becoming a 2022 National Ladder Safety Sponsor.

Contact Janet Rapp today at (312) 673-5846 or via email to learn more and discuss how you can support National Ladder Safety Month.
Our Voice is Stronger Together: Help Us Spread Our Message

Last year, our National Ladder Safety Month message reached millions of people and with your help this year, it can reach even more. We developed a marketing kit to help you promote the value of this important movement and spread the word to your network.

The pieces of the guide were created with you in mind and can be used in conjunction with one another or on their own. Our goal is to make amplifying our message as easy and empowering as possible - with event details, graphics, pre-written social posts, email templates and more.
Industry News
Fall Protection Remains Atop OSHA’s ‘Top 10’ List of Most Frequently Cited Violations
For the 11th consecutive fiscal year, Fall Protection – General Requirements is OSHA’s most frequently cited standard, the agency and Safety+Health announced Oct. 12 during the 2021 NSC Safety Congress & Expo. Read more.


Safety at Every Rung
While analyzing more than 350 NIOSH fatality reports involving ladders, Seth Patterson from Safety+Health found a major theme: inadequate training.. Read 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

ANSI WORLD STANDARDS WEEK 2021 Starts Next Week
ANSI's World Standards Week is a premier annual gathering that brings together ANSI members and private- and public-sector stakeholders from across the standards and conformity assessment communities to engage on priority issues and celebrate standardization achievements. Learn more and Save the Date.

Let us know how your organization is participating and ALI may highlight you on our social media channels.
OSHA Update: Catch Up on the Latest Rules, Enforcement Trends and Initiatives
OSHA has a jam-packed schedule planned for the upcoming fiscal year, including rulemaking on powered industrial trucks, mechanical presses and drug testing. Also, armed with a hefty budget, agency enforcement isn’t anticipated to let up anytime soon.

This webinar will focus on OSHA’s latest and upcoming activities affecting general industry and construction
Save the Date: National Safety Stand-Down
Fatalities caused by falls from elevation continue to be a leading cause of death for construction employees, accounting for 401 of the 1,061 construction fatalities recorded in 2019 (BLS data). Those deaths were preventable. The National Safety Stand-Down raises fall hazard awareness across the country in an effort to stop fall fatalities and injuries. Learn more and Save the Date.
Make Time For Ladder Safety Training
As the weather begins to take on a chill, make use of any extra time indoors and utilize the American Ladder Institute's free Ladder Safety Training. Increase your knowledge of safe ladder practices and demonstrate your commitment to decreasing ladder injuries and fatalities -- whenever and wherever it's most convenient for you. Get started.