As we see more clear days with mild temperatures, more people will start checking off boxes on their spring home improvement lists. With that, you’re reminded to keep ladder safety top of mind. While ...
Working on a roof can be a dangerous task. Roof hooks can make it a little safer, and help you avoid an embarrassing moment in front of your friends, family, or work-mates. Roof ladder hooks allow you ...
In last month’s Truck Ops column (“Stairway to Success ” September issue p. 54) I addressed safe operations on peaked roofs focusing on the use of ground and roof ladders. This month I’ll conclude the ...
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How to stay safe when using a ladder

Using a ladder may seem pretty straightforward but these useful tools are actually far more dangerous than you might think.
When you need to clean your gutters or your roof, owning a ladder will help you avoid the cost of outsourcing the task. Unsurprisingly, owning a stable ladder that is the right height makes all the ...
Which roof ladder hooks are best? Climbing a ladder can be scary and unsettling at the best of times, but it’s even worse when you have to climb large heights like onto your home’s roof. There isn’t a ...