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29 CFR 1910.25: Stairways

Subpart D—Walking-Working Surfaces

1,051citations since 2015
859employers cited
73%serious, willful or repeat
$450median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1910.25 1,051 times since 2015, against 859 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $1,932,993 at their current amounts.

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The parts of the rule cited most

1910.25(b)(3) · 310 citations

(3) Stairs have uniform riser heights and tread depths between landings;

1910.25(b)(1) · 223 citations

(1) Handrails, stair rail systems, and guardrail systems are provided in accordance with § 1910.28;

1910.25(c)(2) · 99 citations

(2) Have a maximum riser height of 9.5 inches (24 cm);

1910.25(c)(3) · 63 citations

(3) Have a minimum tread depth of 9.5 inches (24 cm); and

1910.25(b)(7) · 59 citations

(7) Standard stairs are used to provide access from one walking-working surface to another when operations necessitate regular and routine travel between levels, including access to operating platforms for equipment. Winding stairways may be used on tanks and similar round structures when the diameter of the tank or structure is at least 5 feet (1.5 m).

1910.25(b)(5)(i) · 39 citations

(i) Less than 20 inches (51 cm) for platforms installed before January 17, 2017; and

1910.25(b)(2) · 38 citations

(2) Vertical clearance above any stair tread to any overhead obstruction is at least 6 feet, 8 inches (203 cm), as measured from the leading edge of the tread. Spiral stairs must meet the vertical clearance requirements in paragraph (d)(3) of this section.

1910.25(b)(4) · 33 citations

(4) Stairway landings and platforms are at least the width of the stair and at least 30 inches (76 cm) in depth, as measured in the direction of travel;

Industries cited most

  • Manufacturing 441
  • Wholesale Trade 84
  • Retail Trade 69
  • Transportation and Warehousing 67
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 56
  • Accommodation and Food Services 53

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