You probably think of a ladder as one of the simplest tools you own, but the angle you choose when you lean it against a wall quietly decides how risky every climb will be. Too steep or too shallow, ...

Despite a New Orleans law that says ladders must be set back from the curb, the rule is often openly flouted, particularly on the St. Charles Avenue parade route. A child fell off a ladder and was ...

Safe climbing requires ongoing vigilance. Here are five things to pay attention to before, during and after using a ladder.