Stairways

Stairs of all types have been used since ancient times, and because they are hazardous, many people have received serious injuries and even died from falling on them. The vast majority of stairway falls result from a loss of balance. A contributing factor of stair falls is neglecting to use handrails.

Because stairway accidents can cause severe injury and even death, building codes for stairs and ramps are very rigorous. The best approach to minimize the hazard of falling down stairs is to encourage the building of well-designed stairways, combined with training focused on raising awareness of the potential for disaster. OSHA has created regulations that specifically address stairway safety.

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