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To use a portable ladder safely, one must use the five rules for ladder safety:

Select the Right Ladder for the Job. Use the ladder as it is designed to be used.
Inspect the Ladder Before Use.
Set Up the Ladder with Care.
Climb and Descend Ladders Cautiously.
Use Safe Practices When Working on a Ladder.

What are the best practices for ladder safety?

Reducing Falls in Construction: Safe Use of Stepladders
Maintain a 3-point contact (two hands and a foot, or two feet and a hand) when climbing/ descending a ladder. Stay near the middle of the ladder and face the ladder while climbing up/down. Use a barricade to keep traffic away from the ladder. Keep ladders free of any slippery materials.