Anti-slip stepladder

Built of aluminium, making it light and sturdy, the stepladder’s treads and platform are fitted with materials that give it high anti-slip performance, suitable for oily and wet environments.
 
When choosing a ladder Zarges recommends considering the following points: Assess the purpose and duration of use – -if the task requires great dexterity or strength, it may make sense to use a scaffold or a platform ladder instead of a conventional ladder, ease of setting-up and dismantling should also be considered, alongside looking for a low weight and transportable solution; test the durability. Zarges says that, ideally, ladders should be built of material that can be used in workshops that might use corrosive chemicals in production, and be durable so that they can perform safely in all weather conditions for work outdoors.

Environmental influences such as ice, snow and mud may strongly impair a ladder's slip resistance. Even in covered indoor areas, machine oil, water or other material can quickly lead to dangerous and slippery conditions. This is especially true when working on or in the immediate vicinity of equipment such as milling and drilling machines, where oil is used as a coolant – the risk of an accident can be mitigated with a ladder design especially tailored to the situation.
 
“It is important to identify the challenges and find the most suitable ladder for your needs. As far as the safety aspects of ladders are concerned, the requirements laid out in the new standard EN 131-1 and 2 set a benchmark that all responsible employers must measure themselves against," said Zarges' product manager, Simone Harrer.
 
Zarges’ new R13 stepladder has been certified and complies with the assessment criteria of the EN standard. Both the stepladder’s treads and its platform are fitted with a surface with the highest anti-slip rating (R13). It also features a platform measuring 300 by 250mm, providing more comfort during prolonged standing compared to the company's previous models.