Ask anyone what danger you face when using a ladder, and the likely answer will have to do with falling off the ladder. True, that is a danger. But it’s not the only one. Let’s look at some others.

Ladders are both seriously simple and seriously important, much like airplane wings and Beatles songs. Modern ladders are ...

Werner's easy-operating extension ladder features a patent-pending lift-assist technology that helps the end-user comfortably raise and lower the ladder’s fly section. The Werner GLIDESAFE Extension ...

Werner has introduced a new telescoping extension ladder built to meet the needs of professional tradespeople working in compact or mobile environments. With a 300-pound duty rating and ANSI Type 1A ...

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