The letter from cal osha which you enclosed for our review and comments specifically addresses the issue of tower scaffold stairs and the fact that they may not be used as temporary stairways during construction of multistory buildings because they generally do not meet the subpart x requirements i e.
Scaffold stair tower inspection.
In particular one commenter ex.
From the common ladder to the more sophisticated scaffolding access towers.
Following installation before first use.
Thorough scaffold inspections help spot both the apparent and underlying hazards that threaten stability of the ground scaffolding tower and work structure helping protect the livelihood of the workers involved.
Prefabricated scaffold steps or stairs manufactured on or before may 28 2005 shall comply with the design manufacture and installation requirements of either the american national standard ansi a10 8 1988 scaffolding safety requirements or the ansi asse a10 8 2001 safety.
I have inside and or outside handrails.
Our custom stair towers are always osha compliant and manufactured from the highest quality raw materials to help ensure a long lasting product even in the harshest environments.
The scaffold is erected at a safe distance from power lines.
24 inches in width with handrails.
Whether subpart l or subpart x requirements apply to scaffold stair towers used for access to multistory buildings.
If requested our team of stair tower engineers will work with you to provide even more efficient and safe solutions to your scaffold stair tower specifications.
C permanent stairways shall comply with the applicable provisions of the general industry safety orders.
It is the scaffold users hirers responsibility to ensure that all scaffolding has been inspected as follows.
Another option is the site stairway which for many reasons is the most practical and cost effective solution.
Make sure that the site stairway comes with an inspection list in the back of the user.
Scaffold is plumb and level and resting on stable footing and a firm foundation including base plates on supported scaffolds.
2 368 suggested that osha insert a new paragraph 1926 451 c 5 as follows.
Safe access is provided by ladders stairs ramps etc.
When scaffold platforms are more than 2 feet 0 6 m above or below a point of access portable ladders hook on ladders attachable ladders stair towers scaffold stairways towers stairway type ladders such as ladder stands ramps walkways integral prefabricated scaffold access or direct access from another scaffold structure.
At an interval of no more than every 7 days thereafter.
The scaffold does not block exits egress paths fire alarms and fire suppression systems.
This is in response to your april 30 1999 fax asking for clarification of osha s policy regarding the use of scaffold stair towers for access to upper floors during construction of multistory buildings.
Scaffold stair system installed at a project in bloomington in.
