Can I step and stand on it like a footstool when reaching for items in high places?
When using a stool nearby, one often feels inclined to use it as a stepping platform to retrieve items from hard-to-reach shelves or cupboards. This question seeks to confirm whether it is safe to put one's full body weight on it and stand on what appears to be a sturdy stool.
You must not step and stand on it as a substitute for a footstool, as there is a risk of it tipping to one side if weight is concentrated on the edge of the top plate.
Using it as a sitting chair or a small table is natural, but using it as a stepping stool is different[1]. TXTR's ST1 is a stool composed of six arches and one circle[2]. It can be widely used not only for its inherent function as a sitting stool, but also as a side table kept close by[3].
However, stepping and standing on it like a footstool is dangerous[4]. Due to the nature of the lower frame structure, if a heavy load is applied toward the edge of the top plate, it may lose balance and tilt to one side[5]. Stepping on the edge to reach for an item in a high place could cause the stool to tip over at that moment, so you should not climb on top of the plate and only use it for its intended purposes of sitting or placing items[6].
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