Ballymore 218P Perforated 16 in W 2 Step Steel Rolling Ladder, 10 in Deep Top Step
EDITORIAL REVIEW β Ballymore 218P Perforated 16 in W 2 Step Steel Rolling Ladder, 10 in Deep Top Step Assessed on the standards the product is actually certified to and on how the format fits a working shift, by Stev...
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Assessed on the standards the product is actually certified to and on how the format fits a working shift, by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor.
Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published Ballymore listing. The score above is the live Amazon customer rating captured at review time - not a WC Safety test result. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Ballymore 218P Perforated 16 in W 2 Step Steel Rolling Ladder, 10 in Deep Top Step is one of our picks for the ladder lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.
Ladder selection starts with the duty rating - the ANSI Type stamped on the label is the working-load ceiling including you, your tools, and anything carried. Fiberglass rails are the default around electrical work because they are non-conductive when clean and dry. Set up per the label and OSHA 1926.1053, and keep three points of contact.
Key details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:
- Non-Marring Feet
- Spring Loaded Casters
- Perforated Step for Traction
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ballymore 218p perforated 16 in w 2 step steel rolling β what the listing actually specifies
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On ladder work the ladder itself is the control, not a last line of defence. The duty rating has to cover the worker plus tools plus everything carried up, the height has to suit the task without standing on the top cap, and the setup has to be right: 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(5)(i) sets the 4:1 angle for non-self-supporting ladders on construction sites, and 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) and 1910.23(c)(11) require side rails to extend at least 3 feet above the landing. Where the work can be done from a platform, scaffold or lift instead, that is the better control β a fall arrest system only catches the fall you did not design out.
- Duty rating, not just height
- The ANSI duty rating covers the worker plus tools plus materials. Type IAA is rated 375 lb, IA 300 lb, I 250 lb, II 225 lb and III 200 lb. Add up everything that goes up the ladder.
- Material vs. the hazard
- Fiberglass side rails are non-conductive and are the default anywhere near live electrical work. Aluminum is lighter but conducts.
- Working height vs. ladder length
- Usable height is always less than the ladder length once you account for the overlap on extension ladders and the top steps you should not stand on.
- Feet and footing
- Slip-resistant feet only work on a firm, level base. Soft ground, sloped surfaces and smooth tile all need attention before the first step.
How it compares to other ladders we review
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Where this sits against the alternatives is covered in best fiberglass step ladders, OSHA ladder requirements, OSHA fixed ladder requirements and aerial lift fall protection requirements.
To see what else meets the same specification, start with Step and Extension Ladder Duty Ratings β Type IA Is 300 lb, Material Handling Equipment for Jobsites and Warehouses.
Written by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor. WC Safety is an independent PPE review site, holds no inventory and sells nothing directly; Amazon links are affiliate links that earn a commission at no cost to you and never affect the assessment. This page is not medical, legal or regulatory advice.
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