A special non-slipping metal plate fitted to the deck at the foot of a ladder or stairway and often fitted on the upper surface of the steps of ladders and stairs. Steps made of safety treads are called safety steps.
Ipleyiti engaphuncukiyo yesinyithi efakelwe kumgangatho osezinyaweni zeleli kanye zamanqwanqwa, zisoloko zifakelwe kumphezulu ongaphezulwana wamanyathelo eleli namanqanaba. Amanyathelo enziwe ngee"safety treads" abizwa njengamanqanaba okhuseleko.