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Standard stairs are used to provide access from one walking-working surface to another when operations necessitate regular and routine travel between levels, including access to operating platforms for equipment.
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OSHA General Industry Standard 1910.28(b)(11)(i) states that the employer must ensure each employee exposed to an unprotected side or edge of a stairway landing that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level is protected by a guardrail or stair rail system.
8 sie 2023 · In this blog, we will delve into 10 essential stair safety tips that can play a pivotal role in preventing slips, trips, and falls. Whether you’re a homeowner, a business proprietor, or someone who uses stairs regularly, this guide offers invaluable insights to help you tread more safely.
Working on and around stairways and ladders is hazardous. Stairways and ladders are major sources of injuries and fatalities among construction workers for example, and many of the injuries are serious enough to require time off the job. OSHA rules apply to all stairways and ladders used in construction, alteration, repair, painting, decorat-
7 lis 2016 · Below are some safety tips to keep in mind the next time you approach a stairway: Use the handrail. A hand on the handrail plus at least one foot on the ground at all times will give you two points of contact and more stability. Don’t run or rush on the stairs, and don’t skip steps.
The best approach to minimize the hazard of falling down stairs is to encourage the building of well-designed stairways, combined with training focused on raising our awareness of the potential for disaster.
27 maj 2017 · Here are ten safety tips to help eliminate exposures at your company. Always keep one hand free to use the handrails, both up and down the stairways . Keep all stairs and walkways clear of debris and potentially slippery substances such as; ice, snow, water, oil, or grease.
