![]() §1910.23(e)(2) A stair railing shall be of construction similar to a standard railing but the vertical height shall be not more than 34 inches nor less than 30 inches from upper surface of top rail to surface of tread in line with face of riser at forward edge of tread. Although subsection (e)(1) addresses standard railings, it is subsection (e)(2) that addresses stair railings as follows: OSHA's standard §1910.23 addresses Guarding floor and wall openings and holes, and subsection (e) addresses railings, toe boards, and cover specifications. Stair railings and handrails shall be installed in accordance with the provisions of §1910.23. Handrails shall be provided on at least one side of closed stairways preferably on the right side descending. §1910.24(h) Standard railings shall be provided on the open sides of all exposed stairways and stair platforms. Subsection (h) addresses railings and hand railings as follows: OSHA's standard §1910.24 addresses Fixed industrial stairs. ![]() The conflict in question concerns railings on stairways and involves 29 CFR §1910.23 (guarding floor and wall openings and holes), and §1910.24 (fixed industrial stairs). You have asked OSHA to resolve an apparent conflict between two of OSHA's standards, and to clearly define which standard should apply to your situation. Thank you for your Septemletter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA's) Directorate of Compliance Programs (DCP). ![]()
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