Is it sturdy and comfortable working from the bottom step? Seems like it'd be too narrow.
1408340
My wife really likes it as she is fairly short, and finds that its lightweight and more than large enough in width.
1408341
It's definitely sturdy, and I feel comfortable standing there. The bottom step is about the width of my foot in a shoe and I can put both feet on there and feel very secure. It locks in place so you can feel confident and safe. You can also brace your legs somewhat against the top step for extra support. I think you could stand there for some time without trouble.
1408342
So far it's holding up my 170 lb weight after a few uses ..just up and down stepping .. Nothing prolonged ... That might be a different story . The bottom step is not too narrow .
1850770
A safety notice sticker on the step-stool says working load 200 lbs. You might get away with going over that, but you would be testing your luck pretty far.
753073
The steps are absolutely wide enough to stand on, and the top 'step' is not for standing on; it is to hold items with which you are working. I purchased this step stool to replace an old Cosco step stool that was no longer sturdy. This step stool is perfectly stable, lightweight and easy to handle.
1322423
I think it feels a little wobbly. Once you click it all the way open it still has more movement than is ideal for me. It doesn't feel like it's going to collapse but it doesn't give me loads of confidence either.
880286
You can safely stand on the platform step but not on the very top of the ladder. It is designed with a space for holding items like a hammer or light bulb while you are working but it is not a solid step
513875
The steps are high. I would not recommend it for an older person with limited mobility.
2161685
The highest suggested step is 68" off the ground, plus then add your own height from there on up. The latches take some getting use to---seems strong and secure. We are pleased with ours.
1025596
It is sturdy. But the space between the handles is very narrow. I had to return mine
371448
This could work for you as it is very steady. I also like the height for working.
1292578
To tell you the truth, it does rock, or shift, a little when you do what you describe. But I don't think it's a problem so long as you don't elevate the platform above it's base position. Which you shouldn't have to do. Of course, with your heels hanging off (or below the flat level of the platform a little bit), it would seem to me you might need to support yourself, like you would with a stair bannister on one side, if you had one. Unless you are a championship gymnast.
2138437
yes. its not that wide so the sturdyness could be a problem. Double check the dimensions and see if that will work for your steps :)
906899
That's where we use it, and as it has a threshold, it's a bit difficult to step through and balance. My son in law bought hardware which attaches to the bannister, and added a wooden support to the bottom of the gate. Sorry, not sure where he got the pieces that straddle the bannister and close with Velcro. We only use it when they visit, at their house they use a gate that is meant for the top of the stairs and has no bottom pice to walk over, much safer.
332916
I have one installed. I never thought about stepping on it until this question, so off I went into the area of the basement that nobody goes into to give it a test. In my installation, it's not particularly easy to step on due to the pipe placement, but I did manage it. It flexed as I did so and doesn't feel particularly safe, I wouldn't advise it for more than an accidental step while working on other equipment in the area. I wouldn't ever install it in a place where I would step on normally or with any frequency.
1550323
I think it would be fine for that purpose. It comes rather flat, before it may actually need to be used, and so wouldn't be a hazard to step over. If it's unseen behind a door, for that 'just in case,' it should work well.
680938
Yes, The large platform at the third level is made to stand on comfortably. the narrow item on the 4th level is a tool tray which probably couldn't support more than 20 pounds and would be very unstable. There is a label hidden under the bottom step that claims the ladder has a "Working load of 225 lbs".
1911876
I returned it - it was wobbly and very narrow . Not too far off ground tho.
176129
The step stool is easy to open and is very sturdy. It's my favorite - I'm vertically challenged, so have them all around the house! It is heavier than my other stools, but since I don't move it around much that's not an issue for me.