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A temporary stair handrail is installed along a construction stair. What handrail height range should be checked from the tread surface?

Correct Answer

A) 30 in. to 37 in.

OSHA construction stair handrails are not more than 37 in. and not less than 30 in. above the tread surface. Other choices confuse handrails with guardrails or stairrail top-edge values.

Answer Options
A
30 in. to 37 in.
B
24 in. to 30 in.
C
38 in. to 45 in.
D
42 in. plus or minus 3 in.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

OSHA construction stair handrails are not more than 37 in. and not less than 30 in. above the tread surface. Other choices confuse handrails with guardrails or stairrail top-edge values.

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