OSHA Regulations for Industrial Metal Stairs Call (513) 889-2492 ORDER NOW Tracy Mikulec Tracy Mikulec, a seasoned leader in the digital marketing realm, currently serves as the Director of Digital at SixAxis, a pioneering manufacturer of industrial and commercial safety products from renowned brands like SafeRack, ErectaStep, and Upside. With a career spanning over three decades, Tracy has been at the forefront of digital innovation, ecommerce, and technology strategy. Since January 2015, Tracy has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape at SixAxis, LLC, based in Andrews, South Carolina. His role involves leading digital strategies and overseeing technological advancements for SixAxis and its diverse portfolio of brands. Jan 30, 2020 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes OSHA regulates every factor about a workplace, and below you will find the code that we follow for our fixed, industrial stairs. Landings, Platforms & Catwalks Platforms and catwalks can be placed at the top, middle, or bottom of a set of metal stairs. Width: Platforms must be at least the width of the stairs. (1910.25(b)(4)) Depth: Platforms must be at least 30 inches deep, as measured in the direction of travel. (1910.25(b)(4)) Door or gate present: The door or gate must open up onto a platform, and the swing of the door does not reduce the platform’s depth to 1) less than 20 inches for platforms installed before January 17, 2017 or 2) less than 22 inches for platforms installed on or after January 17, 2017. (1910.25(b)(5)(i) & 1910.25(b)(5)(ii)) Guardrails & Midrails As an employer, there is a duty to have a fall-protection system in place when there is an unprotected edge that is 4 or more feet from a lower level; guardrails are the most common fall-protection system used for stairs. Step Guardrail Height: Unlike ADA guidelines, the guardrails in OSHA steps also act as handrails when the top edge of the guardrail is between 36 and 38 inches above the leading edge of the stair tread. (1910.29(f)(1)(iii)(A)) Platform Guardrail Height: The top edge of the top guardrail must be 42 inches, plus or minus 3 inches, above the walking surface, measured vertically from the step tread. (1910.29(b)(1)) Platform Midrail Height: A system must be put between the steps and the top guardrail to prevent an employee from falling through. Midrails are commonly used in conjunction with the top guard rail. The midrail must be installed at a height midway between the top edge of the guardrail and the walking surface. (1910.29(b)(2)) Step Treads The step tread is the part of the stairs that you walk on. It can be made from a multitude of decking materials that offer various degrees of traction. Tread depths must be the same between each landing platform. (1910.25(b)(3)) The minimum tread depth is 9.5 inches. (1910.25(c)(3)) The minimum tread width is 22 inches between the stringers. (1910.25(c)(4)) Risers Risers make up the vertical area between step treads. Risers can be solid or open-back, depending on the required compliance code. OSHA does not require solid risers, so most companies choose to have open-back risers because that style is typically less expensive. Riser heights must be the same between each landing platform. (1910.25(b)(3)) The maximum riser height is 9.5 inches. (1910.25(c)(2)) Footplates Footplates are bolted into the ground to secure the stair system. Sources: OSHA regulations for fixed, industrial stairs: 1910.25 & 1910.29 StairsTools & Resources Types of Stairs for Commercial and Industrial Use Read More » June 7, 2022 Tools & Resources Stair and Walk Surface Glossary of Terms Read More » December 1, 2022
5 Styles of Industrial Work Platforms Call (513) 889-2492 ORDER NOW Tracy Mikulec Tracy Mikulec, a seasoned leader in the digital marketing realm, currently serves as the Director of Digital at SixAxis, a pioneering manufacturer of industrial and commercial safety products from renowned brands like SafeRack, ErectaStep, and Upside. With a career spanning over three decades, Tracy has been at the forefront of digital innovation, ecommerce, and technology strategy. Since January 2015, Tracy has been instrumental in shaping the digital landscape at SixAxis, LLC, based in Andrews, South Carolina. His role involves leading digital strategies and overseeing technological advancements for SixAxis and its diverse portfolio of brands. Feb 27, 2018 Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Our industrial work platforms give employees safe access to equipment and machinery in both indoor and outdoor applications. The step platforms feature partial or full adjustability, rust-free aluminum, and fall protection systems for optimal safety. Click on the standard industrial work platform options below to see product details. How does the fully adjustable step platform work? Fully Adjustable Step Platform With Handrail On One Side The Omni Steps are fully adjustable and can accommodate any height within the given range. They are perfect if the required height is unknown or if they need to be moved frequently. The standard Omni Step ranges are: 1) Small Omni Step: 21″ – 26″2) Medium Omni Step: 28″ – 35″3) Large Omni Step: 35″ – 44″ Small Omni Step Platform Medium Omni Step Platform Large Omni Step Platform Get More Info Portable Stairs Fully Adjustable Step Platform With Handrail On Two Sides The T-Bone Omni Steps have the same adjustability as the standard Omni Steps, and the only difference is the added handrail. Depending on the application, you may want handrails on one or both sides. The standard T-Bone Omni Step ranges are: 1) Small T-Bone Omni Step: 21″ – 26″2) Medium T-Bone Omni Step: 28″ – 35″3) Large T-Bone Omni Step: 35″ – 44″ Small T-Bone Omni Step Platform Medium T-Bone Omni Step Platform Large T-Bone Omni Step Platform Get More Info Fully Adjustable Crossover Step Platform With Handrails The Crossover Steps are made of two adjustable T-Bone Omni Steps with an interconnecting work platform; these industrial work platforms are commonly used because they give employees convenient access from two sides to the equipment or machinery. Standard Crossover Steps are fully adjustable and can accommodate any height within the given range: 1) Small T-Bone Omni Step: 21″ – 26″2) Medium T-Bone Omni Step: 28″ – 35″3) Large T-Bone Omni Step: 35″ – 44″ Small Crossover Step Platform Medium Crossover Step Platform Large Crossover Step Platform Get More Info Partially Adjustable Step Platform With Handrail On One Side The Dual Steps are partially adjustable in the sense that the work platform can be set at either of the two specified heights. Standard height options include: 1) Small T-Bone Dual Step: 28″ or 35″2) Medium T-Bone Dual Step: 35″ or 42″3) Large T-Bone Dual Step: 42″ or 49″ Small Dual Step Platform Medium Dual Step Platform Large Dual Step Platform Get More Info Partially Adjustable Step Platform With Handrail On Two Sides The T-Bone Dual Steps have handrails on both sides of the step platform and are partially adjustable in the sense that the work platform can be set at either of the two specified heights. Standard height options include: 1) Small T-Bone Dual Step: 28″ or 35″2) Medium T-Bone Dual Step: 35″ or 42″3) Large T-Bone Dual Step: 42″ or 49″ Small T-Bone Dual Step Platform Medium T-Bone Dual Step Platform Large T-Bone Dual Step Platform Get More Info Need a custom quote? No problem. Contact us for details on custom industrial work platforms. RECOMMENDED POSTS Tools & Resources Stair and Walk Surface Glossary of Terms Read More » December 1, 2022 StairsTools & Resources Types of Stairs for Commercial and Industrial Use Read More » June 7, 2022