Ladder falls aren’t the only type of accident trauma centers see during the holidays; car accidents are also more frequent ...

Nine people were rescued from a house on the bank of the South Yuba River at Donner Summit Sunday after heavy rains led the stream to swell, cutting them off from the road, emergency officials said.

According to Orr, a roof rake is a practical and effective way of removing icicles from roofs. "If there is a buildup of icicles, it is best to remove the snow from the roof using a long-handled roof ...

Roofing is one of the most hazardous jobs in the construction industry. Falls from heights remain the leading cause of injury and death among roofers. According to the Occupational Safety and Health ...

Fall hazards are one of the most serious and persistent risks in the construction industry, especially in roofing and other construction work at elevation. Whether workers are installing shingles, ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is encouraging construction industry employers and workers, across the nation, to take part in its 12th ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you've taken a road trip lately, you've likely noticed the highway populated with a steady flow of recreational vehicles. If you rode ...

WILKES-BARRE — The U.S. Department of Labor says it cited a Wilkes-Barre roofing contractor and fined him over $400,000 for exposing workers to dangerous falls at a Lackawanna County worksite.

Springtime is prime time for projects around the house, and some of them involve the use of a ladder of one kind or another.But as any do-it-yourselfer can tell you, a lapse in basic ladder safety ...

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 ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - During the month of March, the American Ladder Institute observes National Ladder Safety Month. In the United States alone, there are more than 164,000 emergency ...