LADDER SAFETY V3 - National Ladder and Scaffold Co.

STEPLADDER STYLESSINGLE SIDEDTRIPODTWIN STEPPLATFORMTRESTLEStepladders are themost popluar of all ladderstyles. These laddersare often usedfor applications at lowor medium heights.Ladder tops and pailshelves can hold tools,small parts and paintbuckets.Tripod ladders enhancestability on uneven surfacessuch as constructionsites. The back railfits easily into tight cornersand other confinedspaces. Often used byelectricians for installingwire between framingstuds.Two person twin stepladdershave steps on bothsides for two-way access,which can extendthe user’s working areaor allow two people tojoin in a task. Ideal formany painting, framing,siding and other constructionapplications.Platform ladders providea large standing surfacefor more comfortablework at a fixed height.Mechanics and othercraftsmen who work ata constant height oftenfavor this design.Adjustable center trestlesystems are often usedin pairs with either 12”or 14” wide stage planksto work inside industrialbuildings and by signhangers to work for longtime periods at fixedheights. The center sectioncan be extended toapproximately 20’ on the12’ model.PLATFORM LADDERTWIN STEPLADDERIf your job calls forconsistent andpredictable reach, youmay want to use aplatform ladder.If you’re job requires twopeople to access a ladderat the same time, a twinstepladder is what you’llneed.Platform ladders allow youto have a greater range ofmovement that ultimatelyhelps reduce workerfatigue.This ladder style offerstwo climbing sides andcan safely hold twoworkers at the same time.The safety guard railkeeps you properlypositioned on the ladder.Twin stepladders come ina variety of sizes includingsmaller ones for lowerheight applications.18