This Louisville 4 foot lightweight aluminum step ladder has a load capacity of 225lb, rated ANSI Type II. This ladder is equipped with a molded top with handyman's tool slots, molded pail shelf, slip-resistant rubber feet, steel gusset bracing, and pinch-resistant spreader braces. This ladder is ideal for painting. The Louisville AS4004 step ladder meets or exceeds the safety standards set by ANSI, CSA, and OSHA.