The safety of your extension ladders is almost entirely in your hands. Being 15 or more feet in the air and suddenly feeling as if you may be flying soon, can certainly give you an unpleasant jolt. There are several ways to insure that your ladder is safely grounded and that you are safely aboard.
1. Be sure your extension ladder is on firm ground and leveled. This can be done with levelers, boards or anything that will even it out. Use a level if you aren't sure.
2. Check the specifications for your ladder. What is the weight limit? How high can it go?
3 Be sure the connections are stable. Some ladders extend and some fold. In either case it is your responsibility to be sure that these areas are secure and firmly in place. Some reports state that the sliding Extension ladder are more likely to collapse than the folding ones. Depending on all specifications, you can make it safe.
