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Stepladder config would still be safer. I know what you mean though, you're standing on it so you get a feel for how secure it is. Looking forward to the future of the internet h&s remote policing though. :)
BBC says accidents with ladders are the largest cause of diy deaths.
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Hah, I panicked and leant it on the boxed section. Was about twice as awkward to do the remaining brackets but no one died. In retrospect stepladder would have been just about ok but feels like more chance of toppling over straight through the window. Especially given working at right angles to the fold.
The cat is here for the supervision ;)
Dramatic_Hammer
It's at 60° with big rubber feet at each end. Could lean it against the boxed in section for a bit more angle but then I'd be leaning off it to reach stuff. Stepladder configure would have me standing on the top or second to top rung with nothing to hold onto :)