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InstituteEnglishSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyWalking Working SurfacesStairway Railings and GuidesWalking Working SurfacesScaffolding and Mobile Work Platform SurfacesAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA

Stairways

['Walking Working Surfaces']
Stairways
  • Stairways must meet OSHA requirements and must be inspected and maintained regularly.

The Stairway standard at 1910.25 establishes requirements for the design, installation, and inspection of stairways. The standard applies to stairways in general industry including: standard, spiral, ship, and alternating tread-type stairs.

The standard does not apply to stairs serving floating roof tanks or designed into machines or equipment. The regulation also does not apply to stairs on scaffolds or self-propelled motorized equipment.

Employers must:

  • Equip all stairways having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers with stair rail systems and handrails.
  • Ensure stairs have uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings.
  • Provide proper landing platforms where required.
  • Inspect all stairways regularly and as necessary.
  • Maintain stairways in a safe condition.
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Fall protection in general industry

InstituteEnglishSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyWalking Working SurfacesWalking Working Surface InspectionsWalking Working SurfacesLaddersScaffolding and Mobile Work Platform SurfacesAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA

General industry training requirements

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Housekeeping requirements

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Aisle and walkway requirements

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Inspection requirements

Stairways

InstituteEnglishSafety & HealthGeneral Industry SafetyWalking Working SurfacesStairway Railings and GuidesWalking Working SurfacesScaffolding and Mobile Work Platform SurfacesAnalysisFocus AreaCompliance and Exceptions (Level 2)USA
['Walking Working Surfaces']
Stairways
  • Stairways must meet OSHA requirements and must be inspected and maintained regularly.

The Stairway standard at 1910.25 establishes requirements for the design, installation, and inspection of stairways. The standard applies to stairways in general industry including: standard, spiral, ship, and alternating tread-type stairs.

The standard does not apply to stairs serving floating roof tanks or designed into machines or equipment. The regulation also does not apply to stairs on scaffolds or self-propelled motorized equipment.

Employers must:

  • Equip all stairways having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers with stair rail systems and handrails.
  • Ensure stairs have uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings.
  • Provide proper landing platforms where required.
  • Inspect all stairways regularly and as necessary.
  • Maintain stairways in a safe condition.
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