OSHA Handrail and Stair Rail System Standard Update

OSHA handrail and stair rail system to be updated for general industry. In November 2016, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a final rule on walking-working surfaces and personal protective equipment that enhanced criteria for slip, trip, and fall risks. The manufacturer has received multiple requests for handrail specifications and railing specifications. None of the regulatory judgments taken in the 2016 rulemaking are reopened for debate in this proposed rule. It focuses entirely on clarifying and allowing flexibility in the transition to OSHA’s stricter rules for handrails and stair rail systems, which were completed in 2016.

All workers in the United States must abide by the occupational safety and health regulations set forth by Federal OSHA. OSHA 30-Hour Construction is an online course that gives essential awareness and enough knowledge about important site safety themes and potential site dangers that workers are typically ignorant of. It is designed for workers in supervisory or managerial roles. Introduction to OSHA, OSHA Focus Four Hazards, Personal Protective Equipment, Materials Handling, Usage and Disposal, Ergonomics, and Concrete and Masonry Construction are just a few examples of the safety subjects covered. After finishing this online training, workers will receive the OSHA 30 card on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor. This course improves workers’ expertise and skills for handling challenging situations and will also help upgrade their careers in the construction industry.