The 4.7 ft Aluminum Safety Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity is a unique combination of strength and simplicity. The Safety Step is constructed with super-strong, lightweight aerospace-grade aluminum: its wide, slip-resistant steps give you unmatched comfort and stability. The 4.7 ft Aluminum Safety Step Ladder with 300 lb. Load Capacity operates so easily that you can open and close it with one hand. Its slim storage depth (5 ½ inches) will let you store it just about anywhere. It’s also made for professional and industrial use. In fact, the Safety Step is rated to hold up to 300 lbs. on each step. This tough, compact step stool can handle just about any task, from the lightest house chore to the heaviest industrial job.
Pros This is more like a small folding stair than a ladder. The angle is shallow, and the steps are broad, so theres plenty of room for your feet. I really like the tray at the top of the safety bar. The bar makes it much easier to feel safe and stable, even when Im standing on the third step. The third step of four is high enough that I can easily reach the ceiling to change the battery in the smoke alarm.
Cons Its heavy. It weighs almost 30 lbs, so I dont use it unless I really need it. Also, the shallow angle means that the ladder takes up a lot more room when open than does a conventional ladder.
Overall, this is an excellent ladder so long as you are strong enough and have space enough to use it.. Claudia. Seattle, WA. Fri Nov 09 2018