Is the locking mechanism reliable and assure safety for standing on it?
217129
"Locking mechanism" is not the right term. You do have to depress the sides at their center point to get the stool to fold. When there is weight on the opened-up stool, depressing those side panels is very difficult to do. So, have no qualms about standing on it safely.
217130
No! This stool is unsafe. The legs bow out and the hinges come apart quite easily. My 2nd time using it, the thing collapsed and caused me some severe bruising and scrapes.
217131
I've never stood on mine. I use it for sitting when doing chores more at floor level.
217132
Yes I feel it is reliable. When I unfold it I always press down on standing area with my hands to make sure it is locked in place and have never had a bit of trouble.
609742
Yes, it is very secure. It has a Velcro strap that you pull to tighten. So you can dictate how tight you want it.
1075700
You are able to lock it at any height. Should your load be high then you don't have to raise back up all the way.
118774
No. There is no true locking position, however there is a point in which the legs will cease to pull out.
812178
the locking mechanism Is made of metal. So there is no problems with wear over time.
1539411
No, it does not lock. You can adjust the height setting to make it easier to balance your weight. I would imagine it would be quite dangerous to have a locking position.
885523
Haven't experienced a problem with the locking system. Plastic is very thick, & sturdy. Given the correct size for your waist, the velcro is strong enough to keep the belt locked in place even when lifting heavy. I also own a heavy duty leather lifting belt as well, but this one is more comfortable because it doesn't pinch or seem to cut into my waist when I bend over. I also agree with the previous comment that if you plan to lift heavier than 500 lbs, you may prefer the security of the leather belt.
1075696
You can lock it pretty much any height you want. You raise and lower by turning a loop and the lock puts a pin in the loop so it won't turn.
2191489
The hardware is designed to not slam shut. It will stay at the position you leave it.
1311904
It's perfectly okay from a safety standpoint because the legs keep it stable and it's not likely to tip over accidentally. The height works well for a small adult - I didn't study how to adjust it when I set it up. I suppose little legs might dangle! Maybe call customer service?
1356617
I found it to be very secure. It locks in place when the alarm sounds. without the key it would be very difficult to get into or turn to another times dose.
1521303
I agree with the other answer - it only locks when it's in the upright position.
1650327
Yes it locks very secure. I use it in my fifth wheel. This is a heavy duty unit.
908955
Hi Luke, It is very secure. I have ladder holes on my pontoon boat so it is very secure and 200lb plus people have used it without any troubles.
150346
In my opinion this is one of the better ones on the market. It works very well and also the foot padding is very nice and not so hard on your feet. The locking mechanism works fine, it locks in multiple places.
46518
There is no locking mechanism. I haven't used them that much, but the friction of the wood tends to hold it in place for me. I wouldn't rely on that too much, though.
2096566
There is no locking, however no need. The gravity holds it in place. Very securely too. Love it.