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The Ladder Safety App is designed to improve extension and step ladder safety. Ladder safety should be a priority for any ladder user on or off the job.

The Ladder Safety App is NIOSH's first mobile application. The app is designed to improve extension and step ladder safety. Ladder safety is a concern for anyone completing a task that requires a ladder because of the risk of falling.

Download for free at Apple Store and Google Play available in English and Spanish (adaptive to which language is set on your device).

User's Manual is also available: iOS (En español) Android (En español)

The app provides user-friendly guidance and interactive tools to prevent major causes of falls.

Using smart phone technology, the app delivers ladder safety tools, information, reference materials, and training resources to individual ladder users. The app is available in English and Spanish as a free download for Apple iPhone/iPad and Google Android devices.

As of December 2023, the app has been downloaded more than 850,000 times. Users have provided high ratings of the app, which has also been promoted by state officials, industry leaders, and safety professionals. Many companies have incorporated the use of the app as part of their safety policy. It has also received considerable international attention.

NIOSH researchers consider feedback from ladder users to further improve the app’s appearance, content, and function. As part of this effort, the latest app update includes interactive tools and guides on step ladder safety.

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