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There must be a stairway or ladder at points of access

where the elevation break is 48 cm (19 in) or more.

48 cm

Break in elevation

Stairway or Ladder

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Stair should carry

490 kg/sq. m load

with FS = 4.

Rails must be able

to withstand a forceof 100 kg from any

directions.

Stair Capacity and

Top Rail Strength

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Can be pitched up to

60 degrees with tread

not less than 15 cm.

Must have uniform

riser height and tread

Service Stairs for Construction

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Stairways landings must

be provided at every 3.6

m height.

Do not store materials

on stairways used for

general access.

Stairway Landings

Landing

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Dangerous Conditions

Fix slippery conditionsbefore using.

Stairway parts must be

free of protruding nails,or any projections

which may cause

injuries or snag

clothing.

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Keep in good condition.Ensure rungs are uniformly fixedInspect ladders before useSecure ladders to prevent from slipping

Ensure it is on stable and level groundKeep ladders free from slipping hazardsUse ladders only for their designedpurpose

General Ladder Requirements

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Ladder Angle

Non-self-supporting

ladders:

(lean against a support)

Position at an angle

where the horizontal

distance is 1/4 the

vertical height

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Side rails must

extend at least

90 cm (3 feet)

above the upper

landing.

Ladder Rail Extension

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A competent personmust inspect laddersfor any defect, likebroken or missingrungs

When defective ladderis found, mark itdefective or tag it "DoNot Use

Damaged or Defective Ladders

Missingrung

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Face the ladder whengoing up or down

Maintain three pointsof contact whenclimbing a ladder

Climbing the Ladder