These are called ladder jacks. They are available at most hardware stores that sell ladders here. In my region you’re still allowed to use them if you set up guardrails or are tied off. I was working on my own house in this video so there are no governing safety regulations for working in your own home. They are definitely VERY handy for small jobs like this where setting up pump jacks aren’t really worth it and where you can’t access the location via a man lift. With anything, there are risks -

Sometimes my scaffold setups aren’t ideal. I’ve always hated climbing over ladder jacks (ladder jacks are the adjustable aluminum brackets that hook onto the ladder rungs to support the plank). In this case it was safer to have the ladder jacks on the outside of the ladder since the roof would be slippery for the ladder to lean on and it would put me farther away from the wall. The owner’s hot tub canopy was in the way so there was not really any other way I could set up. I’m glad for built in k

This is my homemade ladder jack. It allows you to work safely on a ladder with both hands. You can place it anywhere on the ladder or use it as scaffolding. #ladder #ladderjack #ladderwork #ladderjacks #renotip #renovationtips #renotools #carpentrytools #toolmaker #toolsofthetrade #tooltiptuesday #carpentryworks #carpentrywork #diyproject #diyrenotip #renoproject #handyman #homeownership #homerepairs #eavestroughcleaning #sidinglife #sidingcontractor #bluecollartips #carpentryskills | Meyers.mak

Homemade ladder jack, here's a closer look at the jack, it's built with scrap wood & can easily support 300 LBS. It makes working on a ladder much easier and works awesome as scaffolding in tight areas. Obviously this isn't OHSA approved, but its very practical and easy to build. #ladderjack #ladder #ladderwork #extensionladder #diyprojects #diytools #toolsofthetrade #toolmaker #toolrepair #scaffolding #scaffoldbuilder #scaffolder #masonryrepair #masonrywork #carpentrytools #carpentryskills #hom

Here's a closer look at the homemade ladderjack. It's easy to make but you can also buy one premade. As you can see it makes working on a ladder easier #ladder #laddersafety #ladderjacks #carpentrytip #carpentrywork #framerlife #framing #diyrenovations #toolstoday #toolsofmytrade #diytools #diytips #diytutorials #sidingtools #sidingcontractor #sidingwork #loghome #logcabins | Meyers.makes

This is a homemade ladder jack. It makes working from a ladder much easier & safer. It's designed to fit anywhere on a ladder and gives you a platform to stand on / use as scaffolding #diyprojects #ladderjack #ladderdrills #tooltip #toolsofthetrade #bluecollartips #carpentrytools #carpentrywork #framinglife #sidinginstallation #masonrywork | Meyers.makes

Handmade ladder jack, this is built at a 3:1 ratio, the top goes through the rung and the bottom sits on the rung. It makes working off a ladder with both hands safer, it can also be used as scaffolding. #ladder #ladderjack #laddersafety #ladderjacks #extensionladder #carpentrywork #carpentrytools #carpentryskills #renotips #renolife #homerenos #hometips #toolstoday #tooltricks #tooltips #framerlife #scaffolding #logcabin #loghome #loghomes #loghomeliving #cottagereno #diytools #diyprojects | Me