Which why when a it of my verge on the roof fell off in the storms I didn't go up a ladder to fix it but got someone in. Falling off ladders is one of the biggest killers of over 60s.
Top tip for ladder working - never let your belt buckle move beyond either side rail. I reckon many people come to grief because they are reluctant to re-site the ladder to get to the next bit they are working on. I'm not mad keen on going up ladders but it's like many things, the 7 P's come into play
Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Piss-Poor Performance.