The American Ladder Institute (ALI)
is a national trade association whose mission is education of the public as to the
proper selection, care and safe use of ladders. ALI is the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) approved developer of industry standards. The ALI also represents
the business interests of its membership, which is comprised of ladder manufacturers
and component suppliers.
The ALI was formed in 1948, and
has evolved along with the manufacturing industry. The ALI is a member of the National
Safety Council, has recently partnered with the National Institute of Occupational
Health & Safety (NIOSH) on safety research and is in the process of developing an
online ladder safety training program. The ALI membership meets twice annually to
exchange information and plan for future educational and programming opportunities
to advance ladder safety. ALI develops seven ANSI standards currently, which are
published according to a 5-year renewal cycle:
- A14.1 - Wood Ladders
- A14.2 - Portable Metal Ladders
- A14.3 – Fixed Ladders
- A14.4 - Job Made Wooden Ladders
- A14.5 - Portable Reinforced Plastic Ladders
- A14.7 - Mobile Ladder Stands and Mobile Ladder Stand Platforms
- A14.9 - Ceiling Mounted Disappearing Climbing Systems
You are viewing Ladder Safety.org,
the ALI’s newest training resource for safe ladder use. The material presented here
is intended to appeal to all audiences, from professionals that work in the construction
trades to consumers who use ladders in their homes. The information on this site
is organized by ladder type, with additional resources listed for more technical
support. A link to the American Ladder Institute website is available; we welcome
you to view both sites for valuable safety information.
Your feedback is much appreciated on how the ALI can provide additional safety resources.
Please note that the ALI does not endorse or recommend any product.