A tree stand includes an activity rail assembly rotatably attached to a chair. The activity rail assembly is rotatable among a first stowed position in which the activity rail assembly is oriented upright, a second stowed position in which the activity rail assembly is oriented downwardly, and one or more deployed positions between the first stowed position and the second stowed position. The activity rail assembly is extendable and retractable between a first position and a second position, wherein when the activity rail assembly is in the first position, a horizontal activity rail portion is closer to the chair than when the activity rail assembly is in the second position. The tree stand may further include a platform to support the chair, and, optionally, a ladder portion to support the platform.

An multi-position ladder is disclosed that includes an adjustable top cap that provides a tool or material tool tray when the ladder is in a stepladder position and provides a step when the ladder is in an extension ladder position is disclosed. The top cap generally comprises a rigid frame extending between the adjustable hinges of the multi-position ladder with a tool or utility tray and a step surface on opposing sides. The tool tray is parallel to the ladder rungs when the ladder is in a stepladder position, and the step surface provides a generally planar surface parallel the rungs when the ladder is in an extension position. The rigid frame of the top cap adds strength to the adjustment hinge and to the multi-position ladder. Embodiments allow for 12-inch hinge spacing, adding one foot reach in the extension position and six inch reach to the stepladder.

The present invention includes an accessory step extender apparatus to extend the area that a ladder user's foot may be placed, so that a larger portion of the ladder user's foot may be placed down to increase stability. The apparatus is comprised of at least two hanging arms, a horizontal stepping platform, and at least two platform support rods. The apparatus is hung by the hanging rods on one rung of a ladder and by the platform support rods on a second, lower rung of the ladder. When the apparatus is hung, the horizontal stepping platform extends towards the interior of the ladder (or back if you are facing the ladder) even with or approximately even with the second rung of the ladder, thus extending the area where the ladder user's foot or feet may be placed.

The present invention includes an accessory step extender apparatus to extend the area that a ladder user's foot may be placed, so that a larger portion of the ladder user's foot may be placed down to increase stability. The apparatus is comprised of at least two hanging arms, a horizontal stepping platform, and at least two platform support rods. The apparatus is hung by the hanging rods on one rung of a ladder and by the platform support rods on a second, lower rung of the ladder. When the apparatus is hung, the horizontal stepping platform extends towards the interior of the ladder (or back if you are facing the ladder) even with or approximately even with the second rung of the ladder, thus extending the area where the ladder user's foot or feet may be placed.

A safety transition ladder, including a fall prevention enclosure that includes a ladder enclosure section and a platform enclosure section, wherein the platform enclosure section includes a plurality of platforms that are accessible from the ladder enclosure section and an opening of a railcar, and a plurality of connectors that are configured to attach the safety transition ladder to a ladder of the railcar.

A lifting aid for an attic ladder includes a track system having a plurality of attachment means configured to secure about a corresponding number of attic ladder rungs. A hand winch is secured to the base of the device and is in mechanical operation with a tray which runs up and down the attic ladder to which the track system is secured.

A lifting aid for an attic ladder includes a track system having a plurality of attachment means configured to secure about a corresponding number of attic ladder rungs. A hand winch is secured to the base of the device and is in mechanical operation with a tray which runs up and down the attic ladder to which the track system is secured.

A carrier comprises a frame coupleable with a ladder in a first position and a second position, and a harness that one can wear to hold the frame to himself/herself. In the first position, the frame supports the ladder when one carries the frame. In the second position, the frame and ladder, together, support one when one sits on the frame. The carrier's frame includes a first member that holds the ladder when the frame is in the first position, and a second member that supports a person sitting on the frame when the frame is in the second position. With the ability to position the carrier's frame in a first position and a second position, one can use the carrier to carry a ladder to and from where one will be working without having to use one or both of one's hands. This allows one to use both hands and/or arms to carry one's tools and supplies to where one will be working. Then, later in the day, one can use the same carrier to sit on while taking a break.

The present invention relates to a novel safety stair device that is designed to safely and easily allow a user to enter and exit a storm shelter. The device comprises a set of stairs that are secured against the rungs of the storm shelter ladder. The set of stairs comprise indentations at the back of the stairs, such that the set of stairs can be slid over the existing ladder rungs via the indentations, securing the set of stairs in place. The set of stairs are also padded to allow users to slide down the stairs without developing abrasions, scrapes, etc. Thus, users with low mobility can safely utilize the device to enter and exit a storm shelter.

The present invention relates to a novel safety stair device that is designed to safely and easily allow a user to enter and exit a storm shelter. The device comprises a set of stairs that are secured against the rungs of the storm shelter ladder. The set of stairs comprise indentations at the back of the stairs, such that the set of stairs can be slid over the existing ladder rungs via the indentations, securing the set of stairs in place. The set of stairs are also padded to allow users to slide down the stairs without developing abrasions, scrapes, etc. Thus, users with low mobility can safely utilize the device to enter and exit a storm shelter.