Step Stool Lowe's (2024)

FAQs

What is the difference between a step stool and a stool? ›

Step stools are halfway between a ladder and a stool, being used, as a support platform, for reaching targets that are at heights between ~2m and ~3m.

The Federal OSHA standard at 29 CFR 1926.1050(b) defines a step stool which is the equipment you refer to as a self-supporting, foldable, portable ladder, nonadjustable in length, 32 inches or less in overall size, with flat steps and without a pail shelf, designed to be climbed on the ladder top cap as well as all ...

Step stools are a fixed height of up to 32 inches tall. A step stool is measured along the front side rail from the bottom of the feet to the top step. Side rails may extend above or over the top step but any rails above the top step are not included in the overall height measurement of the step stool.

There are a variety of other names that a step stool can be called and these include footrest, stepladder, footstool and ottoman, to name a few.

Using a footstool like the Squatty Potty may streamline the waste elimination process, promoting more efficient evacuation of stool. Research shows that bowel movements on a standard pedestal toilet can take almost twice as long as when using a footstool to raise your legs and hips.

Benefits of Using a Step Stool

There are various advantages to using a step stool, including: Safety: Step stools lower the risk of falls and accidents connected with reaching for out-of-reach objects by raising the user to a higher level.

Not every device sold as a "stepstool" meets OSHA's definition, but many stools are regulated as portable ladders. According to 29 CFR 1910.21, a stepstool means "a self-supporting, portable ladder that has flat steps and side rails." The definition clarifies that a stepstool would be no more than 32 inches in height.

Heights of counter stools are generally 24″-26″ inches from floor to seat. Pair with a table or counter 36″-39″ in height. Heights of bar stools are generally 28″-30″ from floor to seat. Pair with a table or counter 40″-42″ in height.

Children as young as 10-12 months (and even younger) who are steady on their feet can use a stool to reach the counter if it is tall enough. Learning towers are a good choice for children of this age for safety.

Step stools are generally self-supporting, foldable, portable, nonadjustable in length, 26 inches to the top step, 55 inches in overall height, with flat steps and without a pail shelf. They are designed to be climbed and stood on.

Are step stools safe? ›

They are a common tool, but they are not without risk of injury. Most injuries from step stools occur when the user is stepping down. Some injuries have occurred by using an improper stool. It is recommended that departments use an industrial grade step stool as opposed to a household step stool.

Rungs, cleats, and steps of step stools shall be not less than 8 inches (20 cm) apart, nor more than 12 inches (31 cm) apart, as measured between center lines of the rungs, cleats, and steps.