Werner Announces New Visual Safety System Across its Climbing Portfolio
New visibly distinct on-product design, color and communication upgrades implemented on Werner ladders; new visual color- and symbol-based stepladders recognized by OH&S as Product of Year Award winner
Werner announced Aug. 30 the introduction of an entirely new visual safety system across their product line, including Werner Step Ladders, LEANSAFE Ladders, Extension Ladders and Podium ladders. This new visual safety system was also recently recognized by Occupational Health & Safety magazine as a winner in the “High Visibility” products category and will be recognized in the November/December issue of the publication. Werner products are used on job sites by professionals who rely on the company’s ladder innovations and accessories while working at height. The new design enhancements, rolling out now and through 2024, provide simple on-product safety cues that make it easier to choose the right ladder, use it correctly and communicate the importance of safety to everyone on the worksite.
“We’ve been on a two-year journey that has culminated in the introduction of new iconography and a visual color scheme that has never been done in our industry,” said Michael Melton, vice president and general manager for Safe Access Climbing at WernerCo. “These significant changes are based on years of planning, including in-the-field, purchaser and end-user research, which have led us to develop this new, innovative system to help customers better understand ladder safety and application use.”