Stairways and Landings
Angle
Check that stairways are at least 30 degrees but not more than 50 degrees. Stair treads should be level in all directions.
Handrails
Check that handrails are installed on stairs rising more than 4 treads and are between 30 and 34 inches high measured from the top of the tread to the top of the rail at 90 degrees from the tread surface (straight up). Check that the rails are straight and smooth and are attached securely so they cannot be lifted out and dropped during use.
Where the rail is next to a wall, there should be 3 inches clearance between the rail and any obstruction. Check that all rails have an intermediate rail halfway between the stair tread line and the top rail. All rails should be capable of withstanding a 200-pound load from the top rail in any direction. For guard rails or “bumper” rails on equipment slides, check that they have an additional hand rail inside and are protected from load handling activities that may present a crush injury to personnel using the stairs.
Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.
5-2. When inspecting, check that handrails are installed on stairs rising more than _____?
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