Every home should have one! If your home does not already have a step ladder or if it is time to retire an old and worn out step ladder, the following ideas can help you make a sound choice for choosing a new step ladder. Or perhaps you need to use a step ladder for work purposes then by evaluating the nature of the work you can choose the model most suited to you.

When you are buying a new step ladder in the UK the first thing to check is that it has the correct certification which for Class 1 Step Ladders should be BS 2037 Certified. This class of step ladders are suitable even for industrial use and have a vertical load rating of 175kg and a duty rating of 130kg. Typically you can expect a choice of what are called treads, essentially the amount of steps including the top, from 3 to 10. In order to choose the best step ladder for your needs whether at home or at work, you will need to assess the kind of work you intend to use it for.

If for example it is little tasks around the house where you may have been tempted to stand on a chair before a 3 step ladder could be perfect for the job. Being lightweight and easy to manage this type of step ladder is perfect to help you do those jobs safely and effectively. However if the tasks have more variation and especially if you intend to paint some of the rooms in your home, then a 5 step ladder is a better option giving you more reach for the work you wish to do.

If it is more industrial or heavy duty work that will be carried out then check out heavy duty quality fibreglass platform step ladders. These are specially designed with treads double riveted for strength which are also slip resistant as well as the feet being slip resistant too. Additionally they are insulated up to 30,000 volts plus have tough reinforced glass fibre stiles. This type of step ladder typically comes in a range of 3 to 12 treads.