Advantages of Platform Step Ladders

Whenever you have a job to do that requires working at height, it's important to use the correct equipment. When working indoors, a step ladder is the sensible option, and certainly preferred to standing on household furniture. More than 45,000 accidents in the home each year occur because people do not take sufficient care when reaching heights in the home.

The best option to consider when purchasing a step ladder is to choose one with a platform at the top. A platform step ladder has several advantages over what is called a "swingback" style of steps, which simply swings open and shut when you pick it up.

A platform step ladder has an extended handrail above the steps which you can use to provide another point of contact when climbing the steps. In addition, a platform locks the ladder into position when in use, providing rigidity and stability not found with swingback steps.

The platform can be a place to store tools, paint cans and so on, meaning that you do not have to hold them during the job, or when climbing up or down the steps. The sturdy platform is usually coated with a non-slip surface, which you can stand on while working. It will be much more comfortable for your feet and back if you are standing on it for any length of time, and you will be able to safely reach a larger area. Some platform step ladders are fitted with wheels, making it easier to move them where you need them.

So, when you consider the additional stability, comfort and safety of a platform step ladder it's easy to see why they are the most popular variety for both householders and professional contractors and handypersons today.

Joelle, Sterk Systems