Hailo Safety Plus | Heavy Duty Steel Folding Stepladder | 3-Step Ladder with Non-Slip Rubber Mats | Curved Safety Rail & Storage Tray | Ergonomic Knee Support | Compact Foldable Design | White | Perfect for Home, Garage & Workshop Use

This all-purpose step-ladder is just the right size for most interior household uses that requires such mundane jobs such as changing ceiling lights and other jobs that are above normal reach. In many instances only the first two steps are needed unless the user is less than 5'1" or so. It is sturdy especially when a hefty old man goes to the third step to change fire alarm batteries. No giving and nothing less than keeping me safe is standard. It folds and opens easily; however, it does not lock into either position and that is not a big deal with me and how I use it. A locking mechanism would just add weight and not much more. The three steps are fairly slip-proof and deep enough to hold two size 13 feet with ease. While the little top piece that is designed to hold smaller tools in the tray and on the side with the aid of magnets it only works for little things like screws and bolts or the like. Small tools will stick to the side but, frankly, I would not use them for that purpose. I do not want a tool such as a screwdriver, wrench or knife to get bumped off and cause damage to the floor or critter. It's handy but unnecessary. The two handles are nice and useful especially when available to assist one going up the steps. The configuration of the non-slip feet adds to the safety and appear to be made of materials that will last after lengthy use. Overall, we are quite satisfied with this ladder and expect to use it for quite sometime, Deo volante.