Ensure that all ladder feet are on a firm, level and non-slippery surface. Place a stepladder at right angles to the work, with either the front or back of the steps facing the work. Keep the stepladder close to the work.

When one person is carrying a stepladder How should the stepladder be positioned?

3. Moving the ladder. Always carry a stepladder in the closed position. If you are carrying a single or extension ladder, carry it parallel to the ground.

When using a ladder where should you position it?

Position the ladder so that the distance from its base to the wall is one-quarter of the height of the ladder at its resting point, creating a 75-degree angle.