I will be have my guys taking this course soon. As far as safety in general it's worth the effort and can always come in handy as a valid selling point over the competition.
When children are present in the kitchen, always keep them three feet away from the stove and cook with back burners. For more safety tips, visitwww.nsc.org.
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I will be have my guys taking this course soon. As far as safety in general it's worth the effort and can always come in handy as a valid selling point over the competition.
Hank
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Hank this is a great idea. I have been carrying and putting up ladders for over 25yrs and I can use a refresher course . Nice post Hank.
When children are present in the kitchen, always keep them three feet away from the stove and cook with back burners. For more safety tips, visitwww.nsc.org.
Standards
ALI is the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) approved developer of safety standards for the ladder industry. Standards are technical specifications which prescribe rules governing the safe construction, design, testing, care and use of various types of ladders. Standards are developed on a 5-year renewal cycle; Subcommittees exist for each standard which are comprised of industry experts. Conformance to ALI standards is voluntary; ALI does not approve or endorse any product.
Current Standards
**One more standard is currently under development, covering Utility Step Stools
Purchase a Standard
All 7 of the American Ladder Institute ASC A14 Ladder Safety Standards are available in electronic format through our official partnered webstores below:
or
Convenient & quick, in the e-format that you've become accustomed to receiving, and at the click of your mouse.
Earlier standard editions are available by contacting the Headquarters Office at (312) 644-6610
A14 Committee
The Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) A14 assumes the responsibility for developing the Standards which govern design, construction, testing, selection, care, and safe use of ladders. Seven Standards are currently developed by the A14 Committee, and are sold to manufacturers, contractors, governmental agencies and those in the legal profession. Subcommittees exist for each standard, headed by a Chair and comprised of subject experts; standards are revised on a five-year cycle. Read More...
Next A14 Meeting
A14 Committee Meeting
October 1, 2013 at 9am CST
330 N. Wabash Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
ANSI
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) oversees the creation and use of thousands of norms and guidelines thatdirectly impact businesses in many sectors, including construction equipment, agriculture, sound devices, and energy distribution. A non-profit organization headquartered in NYC, ANSI also supports accrediting programs that assess conformity to voluntary standards, both nationally and internationally. Read more...
Comment Form
Any question, comment or request for interpretation of an ASC – A14 Standard may be directed to the ALI through use of the comment form. Please fill out the form and fax to 312.673.6929 or email to tjacobs@americanladderinstitute.org. The appropriate Subcommittee members will be contacted for a response; please allow up to 14 days for a reply to be received.
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