Ladder
   For other uses, see [7]Ladder (disambiguation).
   [8]A ladder 
   A ladder
   A ladder is a vertical or inclined set of rungs or [9]steps. There are
   The vertical members of a rigid ladder are called beams (US) or stiles
   [18]sketch of double extension ladder 
   sketch of double extension ladder
   [19]Photo of a dog and pawl on an extension ladder 
   Photo of a dog and pawl on an extension ladder
   [20]Sketch of Cat Ladder (UK terminology) an aid when working on steep
   Sketch of Cat Ladder (UK terminology) an aid when working on steep
     * Fixed ladder, two stiles joined by several rungs; no moving parts
     * Extension ladder, fixed ladder divided into two or more lengths
       storage or slid apart to maximize the length of the ladder; a
       pulley system may be fitted so that the ladder can be easily
     * Step ladder, hinged in the middle to form an inverted V, with
          + Platform steps, step ladder with small horizontal platform at
     * [23]Telescopic ladder, stiles consist of short lengths of
     * [24]Roof ladder, rigid ladder with large hook at the top to grip
     * Cat ladder, lightweight ladder frame used on steep roofs to
     * [25]Hook ladder or pompier ladder, rigid ladder with a hook at the
     * [26]Turntable ladder, extension ladder fitted to rotating platform
   For safety, a rigid ladder should be leaned at an angle of about
   foot of the ladder to the wall should be about one quarter of the
   height of the top of the ladder. At steeper angles, the ladder is at
   shallower angles, the ladder may lose its grip on the ground. Ladder
   stabilizers are available that increase the ladder's grip on the
   A ladder standoff, or stay, is a device fitted to the top of a ladder
   to hold it away from the wall. This enables the ladder to clear
   the safe working height for a given length of ladder.
       to be climbed is too curved to use a rigid ladder. They may have
       rigid or flexible rungs. Climbing a rope ladder requires more
       skill than climbing a rigid ladder, because the ladder tends to
     * Pool ladders. A ladder is also used on the side of a boat, to
   Ladders are ancient tools and technology. A ladder is depicted in a
   baskets or bags that are employing a long wobbly ladder, which appears
     * [53]Ladder Usage Safety and handling ladders
     * [54]Ladder Literature from [55]Werner Co.: technical manuals,
     * [56]Ladder Safe Work Procedures
     * [57]Ladder safety manuals
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