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Well, one of the highest %age of falls includes a ladder.
May or might not help: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/publications/dont-fall-for-it-falls-can-be-prevented?language=en
(Hmm, just realised I have no links markup button.)
Anyhoo, facts: risk of falls is higher post surgery. Does he really want to risk a break or joint replacement (NOF breaks do not equal fun). There will be pain, recovery and restrictions.
Not to mention all the other nasties you can do.
Nothing is a good as your own stuff is you if don’t need it replaced. (Pride before fall. Pun intended.)
seriously, if you use a ladder wait until you can get someone to help
And I'll add to this that the 12 month mortality rate post hip fracture for those over 65 is around 50%. It truly is life changing and not in a good way.