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Consider alternatives such as:
- Hiring a tradesperson
- Getting help from a friend or relative
- Seeking advice from your local council – Senior citizens and people with disabilities may be eligible for government or local council assistance with home maintenance
- Using a step stool for small jobs
- Using a different strategy (e.g. gutter guards to avoid needing to clean roof gutters; long handled devices for cleaning or changing light globes)
There is a large number of commercially available safety equipment for ladders (search the web or ask your local hardware store):
- Replacement parts such as rubber feet
- Shelves/platforms so you can work smarter and reduce your risks
- Braces for the base and top of the ladder to keep it steady
- Helmets and harnesses