A safety step ladder is formed of a climb leg and a support leg, and includes a specialized hinging arrangement to attach the support leg to the climb leg at a location below the midpoint of the climb leg such that the top portion of the climb leg somewhat overhangs the support leg. The specialized hinging arrangement is also configured so that the support leg is raised upward when closing against the climb leg (ensuring that in the closed position the support leg does not extend below the climb leg), providing a compact configuration for storage purposes.

A safety step ladder is formed of a climb leg and a support leg, and includes a specialized hinging arrangement to attach the support leg to the climb leg at a location below the midpoint of the climb leg such that the top portion of the climb leg somewhat overhangs the support leg. The specialized hinging arrangement is also configured so that the support leg is raised upward when closing against the climb leg (ensuring that in the closed position the support leg does not extend below the climb leg), providing a compact configuration for storage purposes.

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 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 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 collapsible ladder includes a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs, each of the first pair of legs and the second pair of legs is rotatably joined near tops thereof; a plurality of steps extending between one of the first pair of legs and one of the second pair of legs, each of the steps rotatably jointed about a mid-point thereof; a first vertical spar slidably connected to each of the steps near the mid-points thereof; a plurality of supports extending between a second one of the first pair of legs and a second one of the second pair of legs, each of the supports rotatably jointly about a mid-point thereof; and a second vertical spar slidably connected to each of the supports near the mid-points thereof. This configuration allows the ladder to be collapsed by raising the first and second vertical spars causing the steps and supports to fold about their mid-points permitting the first and second pair of legs to be generally folded/collapsed into a single column.

A collapsible ladder includes a first pair of legs and a second pair of legs, each of the first pair of legs and the second pair of legs is rotatably joined near tops thereof; a plurality of steps extending between one of the first pair of legs and one of the second pair of legs, each of the steps rotatably jointed about a mid-point thereof; a first vertical spar slidably connected to each of the steps near the mid-points thereof; a plurality of supports extending between a second one of the first pair of legs and a second one of the second pair of legs, each of the supports rotatably jointly about a mid-point thereof; and a second vertical spar slidably connected to each of the supports near the mid-points thereof. This configuration allows the ladder to be collapsed by raising the first and second vertical spars causing the steps and supports to fold about their mid-points permitting the first and second pair of legs to be generally folded/collapsed into a single column.

A stabilization and anti-rotation system provides for secure interconnection between a scaffolding work platform and two primary platforms, each of which is attached to a ladder, and prevents relative movement between the primary platforms and the scaffolding platform. A locating block is attached to a plate of each primary platform 402. A pair of spaced apart and vertically oriented guide blocks are attached to a facing plate on each end of the work platform and positioned so that a guide slot is defined between the blocks. When assembled, the locating block is closely captured between the guide blocks and the structure provides stability and prevents rotation of the work platform relative to the primary platforms.

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.

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.