I'm both wfp and trad although the trad bit is mainly for ground floor work but I do clean out gutters, etc, from time to time but before that, I was 100% trad.
I must be odd because while using ladders day in and day out I never had a fall or even a near miss. I always use A frame ladders with articulated rubber feet. I'm not saying accidents cannot happen but in all honesty, not noticing an icy footpath? I find that incredible. The first thing I always check is the surface on which the ladder feet go and I don't understand ladder users who do not use large rubber feet. They only cost £25.