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 -

This is my homemade ladder jack it's designed to fit anywhere on a ladder so you can stand on it and work with both hands. You can also use it as scaffolding and work between ladders. It's easy to build and costs around $20 in materials. #diyhomeimprovement #diyproject #diyprojectideas #diyprojects #homeprojects #homeprojecttips #homereno #homerenovation #ladderjack #laddertip #extensionladder #scaffolding #masonry #masonrywork #sidinginstallation #sidingcontractor #sidinglife #handymanservice #

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