chance of an accident. Ladder stabilizers are also available to increase the ladder's grip on the ground. One of the first ladder stabilizers or ladder feet was offered in 1936, and today they are standard equipment on most large ladders.

A common design for a ladder foot allows a pivoting flat friction foot to be used on relatively firm, level surfaces. For softer ground, the ladder foot can be pivoted so that a sharp toothed metal plate can be dug into the surface for better anchoring. For use on non-level ground, special ladder leveler