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A temporary stairway has four risers and an open side. Which trigger requires handrail and stairrail protection?

Correct Answer

D) Four or more risers or rising more than 30 in., whichever is less

Stairways with four or more risers or rising more than 30 in., whichever is less, must have the required handrail and stairrail protection. Other choices add thresholds that are not the OSHA construction trigger.

Answer Options
A
Base the temporary stair handrails response on stairs with ten or more risers
B
Base the temporary stair handrails response on stairs serving the public only
C
Limit temporary stair handrails to stairs wider than 44 in.
D
Four or more risers or rising more than 30 in., whichever is less

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Stairways with four or more risers or rising more than 30 in., whichever is less, must have the required handrail and stairrail protection. Other choices add thresholds that are not the OSHA construction trigger.

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