Workplace injuries due to slips and falls are far too common. Aluminum dock steps from REDD Team could help you avoid those types of incidents at your facility. All of our products, including stairs, ramps and walkways, are completely OSHA compliant, and built to last for years. Not only will your workers enjoy safe, sure footing, your company will be able to save a great deal of money in the process. Aluminum stairs are much less expensive than those made of steel or just about any other type of material.
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REDD Team has provided OSHA-compliant accessibility products for nearly three decades. Our Flex-Step OSHA Stair and Dura-Grip OSHA Stair, along with other products, are made of high-quality aluminum and can be made to your exact specifications.
Falls from stairs, ramps and platforms can be catastrophic – even fatal. There are far too many stories of people who have tragically lost their lives, or suffered debilitating injuries, due to accidents that were avoidable. Our steps are safe, regardless of how wet or slippery your work environment may be.
OSHA Requirements
OSHA mandates for workplace stairs are extremely specific – especially as they pertain to industrial settings. Here are just a few of the guidelines fixed stairways must meet in industrial environments.
- If stairs have four risers or more, they have to include handrails or railings. The rails must be able to withstand at least 200 pounds of force, regardless of the direction from which that force is applied.
- The rise of the stairs must be between 6.5 and 9.5 inches. The amount of rise needed will depend on the angle of the stairs. If, for instance, your stairs will run at an angle of 40 degrees, they must include 8 inches of rise.
- If you are installing fixed stairs, they must be at least 22 inches wide. They also must be strong enough to withstand a load five times that of a typical load. They have to be able to carry a load of at least 1,000 pounds.
- The height of the rise, as well as the tread, must be uniform.
- Stair railings must be included on all open sides of stair platforms as well as exposed stairways.
- The stairway platform has to be no less than 30 inches long in relation to the direction of travel. In addition, the platform ahs to be as wide as the stairway.
- There are only limited situations where a spiral stairway will be permitted. If a conventional stairway will not be practical in a particular application, then spiral steps may be used.
- The leading edge of the stairs must be no less than 7 feet from any sort of overhead obstruction.
The experts with REDD Team are extremely familiar with all OSHA requirements governing stairs and other accessibility system components. Not only are our products OSHA compliant, they also comply with several other codes as well. These include the ADA, IBC and many others.
Talk to an Expert with REDD Team to Learn More
If you would like to learn more about how you can benefit from our aluminum dock steps, contact a REDD Team professional. You can give us a call at (800) 648-3696 or contact us online. We look forward to hearing from you, and also look forward to showing how we can help you ensure workplace safety.
