Osha Approved Step Stools

The federal osha standard at 29 cfr 1926 1050 b defines a step stool which is the equipment you refer to as a self supporting foldable portable ladder nonadjustable in length 32 inches or less in overall size with flat steps and without a pail shelf designed to be climbed on the ladder top cap as well as all steps.

Osha approved step stools.

Out of stock online. The side rails may. This type of step stool should be used for reaching equipment shelves and cabinets in the eta laboratory areas. Get free shipping on qualified osha compliant step stools or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

According to osha standards step stools must be sturdy and able to support the intended weight of the task. Ansi a14 1 portable wood ladders ansi a14 2 portable metal ladders ansi a14 5 portable reinforced plastic ladders. The checklist quantifies much of the direction osha offers. Ladder type step stool safety standards safety requirements for construction performance use and care of step stools can be found in the following standards.

Shop grainger today for a sturdy. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Aluminum folding step stool osha compliant model 100ss 25 85 25 85. When the step stool standard is approved a14 5 will no longer cover ladder type step stools these requirements are also intended to prescribe rules and criteria for labeling marking of the kinds of portable ladders cited in this standard but exclusive of furniture type step stools and special purpose ladders.

Osha recommends that chairs should have sturdy five legged bases and that the casters are designed for the flooring on which the chair is used. Set your store. Self supporting step ladders often a shaped these ladders stand up on their own and come in a wide variety of materials and duty ratings. Xtend climb ultra 4 step light weight aluminum stool folding step stool with handle type ii 225 lbs.

Find a step stool from this large selection of durable aluminum fiberglass polyethylene plastic and steel stools and utility ladders that can handle load capacities from 200 to 500 lb. Storage widths range from 5 1 2 w to 36 w when stepstools are folded up. To help simplify the work chair selection process osha created a 21 step purchasing guide for their etool. Free delivery with 45 order.

Duty rating model ft 4 66 25 66 25. All steps can be climbed on since the side rails continue above the top step see photo. Osha s chair selection checklist. These states and territories operate their own osha approved job safety and health programs connecticut new jersey and new york plans cover public employees only.

When unfolded step stools range from 10 h to 86 h. Height ranges from 6 to 30 feet. A ladder type step stool is a small portable ladder with flat steps that is self supporting and foldable. Rungs cleats and steps of step stools must not be less than 8 inches 20 cm apart nor more than 12 inches 31 cm apart between center lines of the rungs.