Our stepladders come in a variety of sizes 6′, 8′, 10′, and 12′
Regardless of the step ladder size, you always want to keep the following safety tips in mind:
- When opening a stepladder, check to confirm that the two hinged metal braces, called spreaders, are locked down and straight.
- Never set up a stepladder on uneven ground. Each of the ladder’s four feet must make firm contact with the ground or floor.
- Tempting as it may be, never sit or stand on the very top step of the ladder. In fact, ladder manufacturers—and emergency room doctors—recommend never standing above the third highest step.
- Only climb up the front of the ladder, never the back side. Don’t allow more than one person at a time on a stepladder.
- When working from a stepladder, keep your hips within the two vertical rails. Reaching too far to the left or right could cause the ladder to topple.
- Remove all tools and materials from the ladder before moving it. You really want that hammer falling on your face?
- Lots of people will lean a closed stepladder up against a wall and then climb it. But don’t. It can easily slide out from under you.
- It should go without saying, however: Never stand on the paint shelf.
- Finally, don’t leave stepladders unattended, especially around children. When you’re done working for the day, or if you take an extended break, close the ladder and put it away, or at least lay it down.