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29 CFR 1926.1052: Stairways in construction

Subpart X—Stairways and Ladders · official heading: Stairways

Job-site stairways with four or more risers, or rising more than 30 inches, need at least one handrail and a stair rail along each open side.

5,239citations since 2015
4,059employers cited
81%serious, willful or repeat
$950median penalty per item

OSHA has cited 29 CFR 1926.1052 5,239 times since 2015, against 4,059 employers. Penalties on these items add up to $8,009,513 at their current amounts.

Citations per year

The parts of the rule cited most

1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · 1,650 citations

(i) At least one handrail; and

1926.1052(c)(1)(ii) · 1,418 citations

(ii) One stairrail system along each unprotected side or edge.

1926.1052(c)(1) · 964 citations

(1) Stairways having four or more risers or rising more than 30 inches (76 cm), whichever is less, shall be equipped with:

1926.1052(c)(12) · 411 citations

(12) Unprotected sides and edges of stairway landings shall be provided with guardrail systems. Guardrail system criteria are contained in subpart M of this part.

1926.1052(b)(1) · 201 citations

(1) Except during stairway construction, foot traffic is prohibited on stairways with pan stairs where the treads and/or landings are to be filled in with concrete or other material at a later date, unless the stairs are temporarily fitted with wood or other solid material at least to the top edge of each pan. Such temporary treads and landings shall be replaced when worn below the level of the top edge of the pan.

1926.1052(c)(4) · 175 citations

(4) Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, or equivalent intermediate structural members, shall be provided between the top rail of the stairrail system and the stairway steps.

1926.1052(b)(3) · 148 citations

(3) Treads for temporary service shall be made of wood or other solid material, and shall be installed the full width and depth of the stair.

1926.1052(a)(3) · 56 citations

(3) Riser height and tread depth shall be uniform within each flight of stairs, including any foundation structure used as one or more treads of the stairs. Variations in riser height or tread depth shall not be over 1/4-inch (0.6 cm) in any stairway system.

Industries cited most

  • Construction 5,143
  • Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 18
  • Manufacturing 16
  • Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 14
  • Public Administration 14
  • Wholesale Trade 13

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