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Guide to Setting Up a Ladder on Stairs A stairwell is the one place on a job where every ladder rule gets harder at once. The floor is sloped, the landing is small, the headroom changes as you climb, and the surface you set the feet on is usually finished. Crews get away with bad setups on stairs for years and then have one incident that makes the whole company change how it works. The Two Places a Ladder Goes on Stairs Either the feet are on a landing at the bottom and the ladder leans against …

Guide to Ladder Levelers and Stabilizers for Uneven Ground Most ladder injuries start before anyone climbs. They start when a ladder is set on ground that is not level and a crew decides it looks close enough. Levelers, stabilizers and stand-offs exist to take that decision away - each of them solves a specific setup problem that a bare ladder cannot. Levelers: Fixing the Ground Itself A leg leveler is an adjustable foot that extends or retracts so both rails can sit on different elevations. On …

Ladder Accessories That Make Your Job Easier The right ladder accessories can transform a good ladder into an incredibly productive tool. From stabilizers that prevent side-walking to levelers that make uneven ground safe, accessories extend the capability of your existing ladders. Dallas Ladder stocks a complete line of ladder accessories for every type and brand. Must-Have Ladder Accessories Ladder stabilizers attach to the top of extension ladders to provide a wider contact surface and preve …