Slips, trips, and falls on temporary stairways are a major source of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. Since falls from upper levels account for such a high percentage of construction accidents, it's important to build railings and guard rails in conjunction with the building progress.
Follow these general guidelines when building/ using temporary stairways:
- Provide stairways on worksites when there is a break in elevation of 19 inches or more and no ramp, runway, embankment, or personnel hoist is available.
- Install stairways at least 30 degrees -and no more than 50 degrees - from the horizontal.
- Install handrails on stairways with four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches in height — whichever is less — along each unprotected side or edge of the stairway.
- Do not use stair pans for access until poured or filled in and guardrails and handrails have been installed.
- Keep stairways free of debris and/or projections that may cause injury or snag clothing.
- Fix slippery conditions before using stairs.
- Watch for tripping hazards at the top and bottom of stairs.
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