1. Stair rails must be installed on any stair way with 4 or more risers or rising more than 30″, whichever is less.
2. Must be installed along unprotected or exposed edges of stairways.
3. Midrails or equivalent must be provided.
4. Must be able to withstand 200lbs force applied within 2′ of top edge.
5. Top rail must be no lower than 36″ or higher than 37″.
6. All parts must be surfaces so as not to cause lacerations or punctures, and not to present a clothing snag hazard.
7. Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landing must have guardrail system

Employers shall provide and install all fall protections systems required by this sub-part for an employee, and shall comply with other pertinent requirements of this sub-part before that employee begins the work that necessitates the fall protection.

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In compliance with OSHA clause (1926.501), it is the employer’s responsibility and duty to provide fall protection for their employees. Bare minimum protection equals maximum risk for you. With our Rapid Rail System, you will not only meet but exceed OSHA’s fall protection system criteria (1926.502) while creating the safest working environment possible. Eliminating fall hazards always results in productive and profitable work sites.

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