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Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails.
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Category:

Falls

Hazard:

Fall Protection

Standard Violated:

1910.23(d)(1)(iii)

Corrective Action:

Stairs having 4 or more risers, were not provided with stair rail on each open side. Stair should be properly equipped with standard rail, as required by the standard.

Description:

Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails.