A stepladder including a pair of front rails, a pair of second rails, a top cap, a fixed step, and a spreader mechanism. The spreader mechanism includes a platform pivotably mounted to the pair of front rails, spreader arms pivotably mounted to the pair of rear rails , and spreader pivot. The stepladder is moveable between a closed position and an open position, the open position limited by the spreader mechanism.

An equipment holder for mounting on an access device of a vehicle, such as on a side rail of a retractable stair or ladder of the vehicle. The holder can be configured to hold one or more wheel chocks and/or one or more fire extinguishers. The holder can be mounted by a unique mounting bracket. Other equipment may be carried in the holder e.g. one or more radio communications handsets, first aid equipment, protective clothing (such as a hard hat, weatherproof jacket) or a tool kit, or combinations of two or more thereof. The holder can include a cradle or rack mounted to the access device by the mounting bracket.

An equipment holder for mounting on an access device of a vehicle, such as on a side rail of a retractable stair or ladder of the vehicle. The holder can be configured to hold one or more wheel chocks and/or one or more fire extinguishers. The holder can be mounted by a unique mounting bracket. Other equipment may be carried in the holder e.g. one or more radio communications handsets, first aid equipment, protective clothing (such as a hard hat, weatherproof jacket) or a tool kit, or combinations of two or more thereof. The holder can include a cradle or rack mounted to the access device by the mounting bracket.

A tool holding device for holding a tool includes a support structure comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, and a top wall. The top wall spans the first side wall and the second side wall, the first side wall comprises a first pair of openings, and the second side wall comprises a second pair of openings. A strap is positioned to extend through the first and second pairs of openings on the first and second side walls, respectively.

A tool holding device for holding a tool includes a support structure comprising a first side wall, a second side wall, and a top wall. The top wall spans the first side wall and the second side wall, the first side wall comprises a first pair of openings, and the second side wall comprises a second pair of openings. A strap is positioned to extend through the first and second pairs of openings on the first and second side walls, respectively.

Elevated work platform apparatuses, as well as associated methods, are provided. One elevated platform apparatus comprises a first assembly having a pair of rails coupled with a plurality of rungs, a second assembly hingedly coupled with the first assembly, a platform pivotally coupled with the first assembly and configured to extend to, and engage a portion of, the second assembly. The apparatus further includes a cage associated with the platform. The cage may include a guard structure including a pair of gates. A locking mechanism may be associated with the platform and include a latch member for engagement with a cross-member of the second assembly. Actuation of the locking member may include a “pulling” action by a user standing in front of the apparatus and reaching between the two rails of the first assembly.

A telescopic positioning structure used for a ladder is disclosed. The ladder includes a front supporting leg and a rear supporting leg. The front supporting leg includes a first tube and a second tube, and the first tube and the second tube are able to move relative to each other in an extension direction. The rear supporting leg is rotatably connected with the first tube. The ladder further includes a pin connected with the first tube. When the rear supporting leg is unfolded, an upper end of the rear supporting leg abuts against the pin and drives to the pin to move towards the second tube, and when the pin abuts against the second tube, the second tube is positioned.

A telescopic positioning structure used for a ladder is disclosed. The ladder includes a front supporting leg and a rear supporting leg. The front supporting leg includes a first tube and a second tube, and the first tube and the second tube are able to move relative to each other in an extension direction. The rear supporting leg is rotatably connected with the first tube. The ladder further includes a pin connected with the first tube. When the rear supporting leg is unfolded, an upper end of the rear supporting leg abuts against the pin and drives to the pin to move towards the second tube, and when the pin abuts against the second tube, the second tube is positioned.

A scaffolding system is defined by a first primary platform connected to a first cantilevered ladder, a second primary platform connected to a second cantilevered ladder, and a work platform extending between and connected to the first and second primary platforms.

A multi-function ladder having a front section having a first front rail and a second front rail and rungs attached to and between the first front rail and the second front rail. The ladder having a rear section having a first rear rail and a second rear rail and rungs attached to and between the first rear rail and the second rear rail. The rear section having a telescoping section attached to the first rear rail and the second rear rail to vary a length of the rear section. The ladder having a first hinge attached to the first front rail and the first rear rail. The ladder having a second hinge attached to the second front rail and the second rear rail. Each hinge having a locked state and an unlocked state. The ladder having an actuator directly attached to the front section and remote and separate and apart from the first hinge and the second hinge. The actuator when actuated moving the first and second hinges between the locked state and the unlocked state. When the first and second hinges are in the unlocked state, the rear section can be moved between a leaning ladder mode, a step ladder mode, a stairway ladder mode and a straight ladder mode upon which each hinge goes into the locked state in the desired ladder mode. A method for using a multi-position ladder. A method for producing a multi-position ladder. An actuator for locking and unlocking a first hinge and second hinge of a ladder.