So ive completed the work Ive had and to be honest, ive enjoyed using trad tools and actually enjoyed doing the work. Pleasantly suprised.
My ladders have swivel feet and mits at the top end and so they are very stable. If its not safe then the window was skipped until the wfp set up is here for next month.
From my previous trad days, I have learnt to use those foam pipe warmers/protectors on some rungs. This is when you are at the top of the ladder, I normally rest my knee caps on the rung when working. So the foam pads it a little.
I also learnt in the colder months to insulate the rung which I hold with my hand when carrying the ladder and another foam cover sliced on half to stick onto the side of the ladder which rests on the shoulder when carrying it. Lol, it all helps making the ladder more comfortable for use.