OSHA standards require workplaces to have safe access stairs for various spots, including for maintenance sites. Whether you need maintenance access stairs for a generator, an electrical outlet, or anything else on your business site, you’ll require OSHA-approach stairs. REDD Team can work with all OSHA standards to ensure you’ve got steps that are safe while remaining functional.
REDD Team can plan new steps that work for your site while also providing a safe approach to work that fits your needs. We use lightweight aluminum materials for our tasks, plus we can shape all items to where they fit around any utility space you have.
How Are the Stairs Arranged?
OSHA guidelines require you to follow various rules when getting your maintenance access stairs ready:
- The stairs should be arranged at an angle of 30 to 50 degrees. The angle can go from 50 to 70 degrees on ships and other marine vessels.
- The nosing at the end of each step should feature a straight leading edge that will not risk anything getting caught.
- The risers can be up to 9.5 inches high.
- All steps must have treads that are at least 9.5 inches deep.
- The steps must also be at least 22 inches wide. The width is measured from one handrail to the other.
- Handrails and guardrails must appear around all parts of the stairs. All rails should be 42 inches high, although a three-inch differential can work if necessary. The height should still be consistent throughout the entire structure. There should also be balusters along these rails with a 19-inch gap in between each one.
- The landing at the top of the steps should be at least 30 inches long and as wide as the steps.
- A yellow color is acceptable for the entire setup, as it is easier for people to spot from a distance. A silver or metallic color can also work, but it must reflect light to where it won’t be tough to see.
OSHA uses these rules for worker maintenance access stairs to ensure people remain safe when going up and down. REDD Team can work alongside these points to produce stairs that work for your site. This practice will help improve how well you reach important spaces that require regular attention.
Aluminum Provides a Safe Body
Our maintenance access stairs will also feature a safe aluminum material. In addition to being lightweight and easy to install, aluminum can also handle vibrations, shocks, and other extreme conditions. The surface will not warp or rot with regular use.
Aluminum is also easier to shape than most other metals, so it can be made to fit your specific site. Since we can make everything based on your needs, you won’t have to waste time trying to cut something or reshape things to where they can fit a spot.
Remember when searching for OSHA worker maintenance access stairs to find a manufacturer that can plan your steps well while not skipping on quality. REDD Team will provide a great plan for getting new steps that work for your maintenance access point. We are available to help you get new steps ready today, so consult us at 800-648-3696 or through our website when you are open for assistance.
