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Free Ladder Safety App for Android and iPhone – NIOSH

NIOSH Ladder Safety app on a smartphone, showing a "Great" reading of 75.6 degrees for ladder angle.

Ladder accidents are way too common at work, often because ladders aren’t set up right or used safely. To help with this, NIOSH (the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) made a free Ladder Safety App, and it’s actually pretty handy. Whether you’re a pro or just using a ladder at home, this app can help you avoid slips and falls.

What’s Cool About the App?

  • Angle Checker: It uses your phone to tell you if your ladder’s at the right angle (hint: 75 degrees is the sweet spot for extension ladders). If it’s off, the app vibrates or flashes to let you know.

  • Simple Safety Tips: It walks you through picking the right ladder, checking for damage, and using it safely—no fancy jargon, just clear advice.

  • Works Offline: No Wi-Fi? No problem. Great for job sites or that DIY project in the backyard.

Why Trust It?

NIOSH is the go-to for workplace safety, so you know this isn’t some random app. It’s based on real research, and they made it free because safety shouldn’t cost anything.

Get It Now

Seriously, why risk it? The app’s free, easy to use, and could save you a trip to the ER.

Download for:

  • iPhone

  • Android

Stay safe out there, no ladder is worth a broken bone.