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I've come across this recently and I think it's really a great idea! One of those that I wish I had thought of.

A "Stepladder in your pocket and more"
Take a look:

The PocketLadr

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hmmmmm,
one wonders were the 'do not stand on top step' sticker would go....

[Linked Image from pocketladr.com]

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Looks like a great idea to me. Has OSHA seen this!

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Looks like a good idea, but I don't think it will every get an OSHA Approved sticker!

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It looks like they got the idea from the old telephone poles, where the climber had to wear a safety strap.

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OSHA office in Denver advised us "they don't approve tool design... just their use." This one doesn't fall into the ladder or stilt category, so we addressed use with following warnings printed on the tool:

Use on vertical wood 2X studs only

Use no higher than 24 inches above floor height

Maximum weight 300 lbs

OSHA allows stilts up to 40 inches tall. Guess one could argue whether it's a ladder or a step. It's a lot more stable than a short stepladder!! It's great when you need a quick step up for a quick job!

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A few years ago (more that 5) most of my supply houses had an identical item except it was silver. They were not stocked very long before being pulled from the shelves for safety reasons. I'm not sure if this was a result of the manufacture, OSHA or CAL OSHA. Since the web site says patent pending I would guess this is a new manufacture trying the same thing again.

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Bill:
I don't think that this would be on my list.
OSHA would probably have my head.

What's on my "wish list" right now is replacement tools and equipment that was ripped out of one of our vans Thanksgiving morning.

Maybe a real nasty pit bull or rottie???

Hey, just kidding...I'm not a "watch dog" believer.

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Doesn't that make you wonder why they don't prosecute thieves and burglars more severely. You work hard to provide and then some sorry lazy thief steals your tools so he can pawn them for a fix cause he's hooked on dope. Then he gets probation so he can go steal some moore.

I know thats why we have insurance but it still burns my @$$.

Has anyone ever seen 1-cent of restitution that is supposed be paid by these thieves when they get probation?

I'm all for the dog, maybe the thief will get something ripped instead of our tools. [Linked Image]

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Yea, something like a cross between a pit bull and a Buick!
TW

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