Safety hand rails

ADA, Building Codes, and Standards Relating to Handrails ...

• The minimum clearance between handrails and other objects is 2.25 inches. • Handrails have the shape and dimension necessary to grasp firmly. • Ends of handrails and systems do not present any projection hazards. • Load requirement: withstand a 200-pound load applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches of the top edge

November 24th,2019

STAIRWAY SAFETY - Auburn University

Objectives This presentation will discuss stairway safety and the dangers associated with using stairs. How stairways contribute to slips, trips, and falls. How we place ourselves at risk doing the most common of thing such as

https://cws.auburn.edu/shared/content/files/1472/STAIRWAY

November 24th,2019

SAFETY A #09-1999 HANDRAIL I A S RELEASE MAY 1999

If the handrails are to be stacked to the inside in the future, the rails should be made more secure and the seats done away with. (Engineer potential hazards out of equipment.) Handrails should be constructed in accordance with applicable government or industry-developed standards. Employees should avoid leaning out over handrails when possible.

http://www.energysafetycanada.com/files/safety-alerts/sa99_09.pdf

November 24th,2019

Stairways and Handrails for Residential Structures

Stairways and Handrails for Residential Structures . R311.7 Stairways . Width: Stairways shall not be less than 36” in clear width at all points above the permitted handrail height and below the required headroom height. Handrails shall not project more than 4-1/2” on either side of the stairway and the minimum clear width of the stairway at

https://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentCenter/Government/Safety%20&%20Inspections/Construction%20Inspections/Building/Stairs%20and%20Handrails%202015_201502051412436774.pdf

November 24th,2019

ADA, Building Codes, and Standards Relating to Handrails ...

• The minimum clearance between handrails and other objects is 2.25 inches. • Handrails have the shape and dimension necessary to grasp firmly. • Ends of handrails and systems do not present any projection hazards. • Load requirement: withstand a 200-pound load applied in a downward or outward direction within 2 inches of the top edge

http://mcgrawimages.buildingmedia.com/CE/CE_images/2018/August/ADA_Handrail_and_Guard_Building_Codes_and_Standards.pdf

November 24th,2019

Fannie Mae Safety Hazard Expectations

Safety Hazards Porch/Deck/Patio/Fencing: Repair or replace any missing or loose steps. Repair or Replace any missing or loose handrails. Repair or replace any floor damage. Re-secure any loose or raised fasteners Lawn: Fill any open holes in ground. Address any trip hazards (wiring or similar items at low level).

https://safeguardproperties.com/wp-content/uploads/vendors/FNMA%20Safety%20Hazard%20Expections%20Presentation.pdf