If you have sensitive items that you need to go over for any purpose, your worksite will require crossover-maintenance stairs. Whether it’s an electrical connection, a plumbing line, an air vent, or an electrical setup, you can get crossover-maintenance stairs to help you safely go over a spot. REDD Team respects your need for safety and will help you plan stairs that go over any of these spaces.
The general design for your crossover-maintenance stairs should be planned based on how high the obstacle they will go over is. Let’s look at a few points for your stairs.
- The Platform
The platform for your crossover-maintenance stairs should go directly over the sensitive item you must travel over. The platform can be about 36 inches off the ground in most situations. But you can also request a taller platform if the item underneath is sensitive to the point where it could overheat or experience harm if kept in a cramped space.
The platform should also be long enough to safely cross the entire item. A typical platform is about 60 inches long at the minimum, although something longer can work if necessary.
- The Steps
The next part to review is the steps on both ends. The goal is to have the same number of steps on each side, although you could have fewer steps on one side if the floor is higher or lower on one side.
- The Rails
One part of your crossover-maintenance stairs we care about at REDD Team is the rails. We recognize some workers might have to lean over the rails to get a closer look at something. We work to ensure the rails on our stairs are safe, so the risk of someone failing over is minimal.
The handrails next to the stairs will be about 34 to 38 inches high, while the guardrail on the platform will be 42 inches high. These standards meet OSHA and IBC guidelines for worker safety and will be consistent throughout all parts of the stairs.
All rails are reinforced and built to handle at least 200 pounds of pressure from any direction. When properly installed, your rails will provide a safe spot for use without risking collapse.
- The Color
The last point to review for your stairs involves their color. While you might not think the color is important, it is vital to ensure your stairs are easy to spot in multiple conditions.
Yellow is an ideal color for these steps, as yellow is easier for the eyes to process. But anything that is relatively bright will work so long as it differentiates itself from the rest of its surroundings.
Remember to look at how well your crossover-maintenance stairs are working when getting them ready in your workplace. Your stairs are necessary for helping people get over sensitive materials or access maintenance points, so having suitable stairs designed based on your needs is essential. REDD Team is here to help you plan stairs that fit your space well. You can reach us at 800-648-3696 or our website for details on how we can serve your needs when getting these stairs ready.