Construction: Stabilit y is in the details

The Securo is a single-sided aluminium step ladder that meets typical requirements in the fields of trade, assembly, building cleaning and household use, as well as in hygiene-sensitive areas such as pharmacies, grocery stores and hospitals. It is available in several sizes from 1×4 to 1×8 steps. Depending on the model, this provides a working height of around 2.85 to 3.70 metres, which is suitable for many recurring tasks that require a compact, quick-to-use step ladder.

The design details are particularly crucial for stability. The safety joint system (4CS) that wraps around the rail ensures that the connection between the support and climbing sections remains permanently resilient, even with frequent opening and closing and changing conditions of use. This is complemented by the step-rail connection with six rivets, which is designed for robustness in daily use – a feature that proves particularly valuable where ladders are used regularly rather than occasionally.

Tread and platform: comfort is a safety factor

Safety is not only achieved through grip, but also through the ability to move cleanly and stably. The Securo relies on profiled safety steps with a depth of 125 millimetres and additional slip-resistant profiling. This is particularly noticeable during longer periods of use or frequent ascents and descents. The foot has a larger and more stable surface area, the position can be changed more easily and the ascent feels more controlled and less strenuous overall.

At the top is a 250 mm deep, profiled aluminium safety platform with integrated slip-resistant inserts. The larger, clearly defined standing area supports a stable working position when tasks take longer or when precision work is required at the place of use. This allows work at the top of the ladder to be carried out more calmly and with a better sense of stability, for example during assembly and maintenance tasks or recurring indoor work.

Features on the bracket: fewer ascents and descents, less improvisation

Small things take time: fetching tools, searching for small parts, moving buckets. The high safety bracket on the Securo is therefore not only a handhold, but also a functional element. It is equipped with a bucket hook and a storage surface and also offers additional options for holding tools and a cable holder. This reduces walking distances and avoids typical improvisations, such as placing materials on the platform or carrying tools in your hand when climbing.

The ergonomic shape of the handle provides additional safety. When working on the standing platform, your legs can rest against it, which stabilises your body position and noticeably increases your grip – especially when performing tasks that require a free hand or when you need to lean slightly to the side.

Anodised rails: cleanliness, feel and durability

For many users, the effect is immediately noticeable: anodised rails are more pleasant to touch, prevent hands from getting dirty and make cleaning easier. This is not only pleasant but also practical in interior design, sensitive areas or private households. If ladders are regularly carried through stairwells, flats or well-kept corridors, an easy-care surface is an advantage, as it makes everyday life easier and ensures clean handling.

From a sustainability perspective, this is primarily a question of service life: experience shows that a ladder that remains in good condition over time thanks to its surface finish and workmanship and can be cleaned quickly will be used for longer and replaced less often. Aluminium is also a highly recyclable material, but its greatest advantage in everyday use remains its long, safe service life.

Practical examples: where Securo saves time in everyday use

The Securo is typically used in trade and assembly work when recurring tasks need to be carried out at medium heights. Examples include checking connections, securing cables, installing lights or maintaining detectors. The advantage here lies in the combination of quick handling, secure footing thanks to the profiled foot caps and the option of keeping tools organised and ready to hand on the bracket.

In building cleaning, other details are important. Those who clean glass surfaces, frames, corners or lights often work in short cycles, climbing up and down repeatedly, for example when moving along a window front, switching between rooms or cleaning several points at different heights. The wide, profiled steps and the platform with slip-resistant inserts ensure a secure footing and a controlled and comfortable ascent, even when repeated frequently. At the same time, the easy cleaning of the anodised rails is practical, especially when the ladder is in constant use in everyday cleaning, is quickly moved between locations and is repeatedly picked up, carried and put down. Even with intensive use, no black residue is left behind. This means that your hands stay clean when using anodised ladders. This makes them ideal for use in hygiene-sensitive areas such as pharmacies, grocery stores or hospitals. Anodised ladders are also the perfect choice in environments where packaging or surfaces must remain clean, such as in retail.

In the home, typical tasks are easy to describe but safety-relevant: taking down curtains, changing smoke detector batteries, cleaning the tops of cupboards, putting up decorations. This is precisely where many accidents occur due to unsuitable climbing aids. A step ladder with a large tread, slip-resistant foot caps and a practical handle on the bracket reduces the risk, as it allows for planned work and does not force the user to balance.

In the workplace: designed for easy inspection and documentation

In addition to design, the organisation surrounding work equipment is also becoming increasingly important for companies. It is not only crucial that a ladder can be used safely, but also that inspections, responsibilities and evidence can be reliably documented on a daily basis – especially when multiple locations, changing teams or a large inventory of access technology are involved. The Securo is already equipped with a wosatec QR code label that supports the digital assignment and documentation of inspections.

In practice, this means that the ladder can be clearly identified, even if several visually similar models are in circulation. Inspectors or responsible persons can record or retrieve inspection and status information directly on the work equipment without first having to search for documents. At the same time, documentation becomes more traceable, as inspections, inspection results and times can be stored consistently. This makes it easier to keep track of inspection intervals, provide evidence for internal audits or external requirements more quickly and reduce organisational friction losses – especially in companies where ladders are used, transported and made available at different locations on a daily basis.

One ladder for many roles, without compromising on everyday use

The KRAUSE Securo step ladder solves typical problems encountered in practice. The fact that this complete package not only looks convincing on paper, but also achieved a very good result in an independent practical test, with a recommendation and classification in the upper class, is a reliable indication of its optimal suitability for everyday use.