{"product_id":"louisville-ladder-6-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-300-pound-load","title":"Louisville Ladder 6-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA, FS1506","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description-rich\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #ff9800;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 14px 0;color:#f5e6d3;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#ffb74d;\"\u003eAmazon customer rating: 4.7 \/ 5\u003c\/strong\u003e - WC Safety review of the Louisville Ladder 6-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA, FS1506.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size:0.9em;\"\u003eWritten by Steven Eaton, WC Safety Editorial, from the published Louisville Ladder 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Louisville Ladder 6-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA, FS1506 is one of our picks for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-ladders\"\u003eladder\u003c\/a\u003e lineup. Everything below comes straight from the manufacturer's published listing - specs, capacities, and dimensions are theirs, not ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLadder 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey details, quoted from the manufacturer's published listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNON-CONDUCTIVE: Crafted with fiberglass for non-conductive safety assurance, this Fiberglass Stepladder combines strength and durability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSUPERIOR BUILD: With its 300-Pound capacity, this 6-foot step ladder is made of superior quality fiberglass with an elegant design and smooth finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eULTIMATE STABILITY: Featuring slip-resistant rubber feet and angle feet with thick rubber tread on all four legs, this fiberglass step ladder ensures secure footing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEETS OR EXCEEDS INDUSTRY STANDARDS: Commited with your safety requirements, this ladder meets or exceeds all safety standards set by ANSI and OSHA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEP RISE: Each step rises by 12 inches, providing a comfortable and secure climbing experience on this fiberglass step ladder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolded top with handyman's tool slots, molded-in slots help keep tools close at hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-ladders\"\u003ejobsite ladders\u003c\/a\u003e by duty rating, secure loads for transport with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cargo-control\"\u003ecargo control\u003c\/a\u003e, and browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-buyer-guidance\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to check before you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDuty rating, not just height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial vs. the hazard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eFiberglass side rails are non-conductive and are the default anywhere near live electrical work. Aluminum is lighter but conducts.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking height vs. ladder length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eUsable 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.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeet and footing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSlip-resistant feet only work on a firm, level base. Soft ground, sloped surfaces and smooth tile all need attention before the first step.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow it compares to other ladders we review\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 10px;\"\u003eList price\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLouisville Ladder 6-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA, FS1506\u003c\/strong\u003e (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$157.19\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/louisville-ladder-4-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-300-pound-load\"\u003eLouisville Ladder 4-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$88.69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/louisville-ladder-2-foot-fiberglass-step-stool-industrial\"\u003eLouisville Ladder 2-Foot Fiberglass Step Stool Industrial, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$55.78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/louisville-ladder-5-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-250-pound-load\"\u003eLouisville Ladder 5-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 250-Pound Load Capacity, Type I, FS2005\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$105.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/louisville-ladder-10-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-375-pound\"\u003eLouisville Ladder 10-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 375-Pound Load Capacity, Type IAA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$429.24\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/louisville-ladder-12-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-300-pound\"\u003eLouisville Ladder 12-Foot Fiberglass Step Ladder, 300-Pound Load Capacity, Type IA, FS1512\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$388.90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-giant-ultra-step-ladder-with-xl-platform-3-step\"\u003eLittle Giant Ultra Step Ladder with XL Platform, 3-Step Lightweight Foldable\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:7px 10px;\"\u003e$131.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eList prices recorded when this page was last updated; Amazon pricing moves frequently, so check the live listing. Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-ladders\"\u003eladders\u003c\/a\u003e range, or see all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/jobsite-equipment\"\u003ejobsite equipment\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 id=\"faq\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do ladder duty ratings mean?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are the maximum total load the ladder is built for, including the worker, clothing, tools and materials. Type IAA is 375 lb, Type IA 300 lb, Type I 250 lb, Type II 225 lb, Type III 200 lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose fiberglass over aluminum?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiberglass rails do not conduct electricity, which is why they are standard for electrical work and anywhere overhead lines are a risk. Aluminum is lighter and cheaper but should be kept away from live circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat angle should an extension ladder be set at?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe widely used rule is 4:1 - one foot out from the base for every four feet of working length. OSHA states the same requirement for portable non-self-supporting ladders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I stand on the top step of a stepladder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The top cap and the step below it are not designed to be stood on, and manufacturers label them accordingly. If you need that height, the ladder is too short for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should ladders be inspected?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOSHA requires ladders to be inspected for visible defects before initial use in each work shift, and after any occurrence that could affect safe use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere do the specifications on this page come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are taken from the manufacturer's published listing. WC Safety does not laboratory-test products, and nothing is claimed here that the manufacturer does not state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes WC Safety sell this product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. WC Safety is an independent review site and an Amazon Associate. Purchases happen on Amazon, and we earn a commission on qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow was the rating on this page determined?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe score shown is the live Amazon customer rating captured at the time of review. It reflects buyer feedback, not a WC Safety test result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wcs-related-mesh\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMore from our Ladder reviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/hbtower-5-step-ladder-folding-step-ladder-with-handrails\"\u003eHBTower 5 Step Ladder, Folding Step Ladder with Handrails and Tool Tray, Wide Anti-Slip\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/little-giant-ladders-hyperlite-24-ft-extension-ladder\"\u003eLittle Giant Ladders HyperLite 24 ft Extension Ladder, Fiberglass, Type 1A, 300 lbs Rated\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cosco-3-step-rolling-step-ladder-grey\"\u003eCosco 3-Step Rolling Step Ladder, Grey\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Louisville Ladder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44463206006872,"sku":null,"price":157.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/71L5XWNcB1L.jpg?v=1785053834","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/louisville-ladder-6-foot-fiberglass-step-ladder-300-pound-load","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}