Abstract: An apparatus forming a ladder standoff attachment for use with a ladder to stabilize the ladder against a structure and provide protection against electrical shock includes at least two arms and at least one cross piece connected between respective lower portions of the arms to join the arms. The cross piece is adapted for connection to, and detachment from, the ladder. The apparatus also includes a multilayer dielectric sheath covering at least a portion of each of the arms to substantially prevent electrical charge from flowing to or from the at least two arms from a source of electrical charge.