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['Walking Working Surfaces']
['Walking Working Surfaces', 'Stairway Railings and Guides', 'Scaffolding and Mobile Work Platform Surfaces']
04/03/2024
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Stairways
['Walking Working Surfaces']
- Stairways must meet OSHA requirements and must be inspected and maintained regularly.
The stairway regulation at 1910.25 establishes requirements for the design, installation, and inspection of stairways.
The rule applies to stairways in general industry including:
- Standard
- Spiral
- Ship
- Alternating tread-type stairs
The regulation does not apply to the following:
- Stairs serving floating roof tanks
- Stairs on scaffolds
- Stairs designed into machines or equipment
- Stairs on 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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- Stairways must meet OSHA requirements and must be inspected and maintained regularly.
The stairway regulation at 1910.25 establishes requirements for the design, installation, and inspection of stairways.
The rule applies to stairways in general industry including:
- Standard
- Spiral
- Ship
- Alternating tread-type stairs
The regulation does not apply to the following:
- Stairs serving floating roof tanks
- Stairs on scaffolds
- Stairs designed into machines or equipment
- Stairs on 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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