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1910.29(f)(4) Openings in Stair Rails
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No opening in a stair rail system exceeds 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension.
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1910.29(f)(4) Walking-Working Surfaces, Openings in Stair Rails
No opening in a stair rail system exceeds 19 inches (48 cm) at its least dimension ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > D Walking-Working Surfaces > 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Falling Object Protection-Criteria and Practices > 1910.29(f) Handrails and Stair Rail Systems > 1910.29(f)(4) Openings in Stair Rails
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built up on both sides
Less than 44 inches (1.1 m).
At least one handrail
One stair rail system with handrail on open side ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > D Walking-Working Surfaces > 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection and Falling Object Protection > 1910.28(b) Protection From Fall Hazards > 1910.28(b)(11) Stairways > 1910.28(b)(11)(ii)
1910.21 Walking-Working Surfaces, Scope and Definitions
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1910.21(b) Walking-Working Surfaces, Definitions
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1910.29(f)(1) Walking-Working Surfaces, Height Criteria
). The top rail of a stair rail system may serve as a handrail only when ...
OSHA 1910 General Industry > D Walking-Working Surfaces > 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Falling Object Protection-Criteria and Practices > 1910.29(f) Handrails and Stair Rail Systems > 1910.29(f)(1) Height Criteria