Workplace Ordinance and Technical Rules for Workplaces related to stairs.
See how fast it worksThe Workplace Ordinance contains generally formulated minimum requirements for the safety and health protection of employees when setting up and operating workplaces. The ordinance serves to implement the EU Workplace Directive 89/654/EEC nationally. It is one of several ordinances derived from the Occupational Safety and Health Act at the European level. Specifics are provided by the Technical Rules for Workplaces.
This rule includes extensive structural and dimensional requirements for stairs in connection with traffic routes. In particular, Sections 4.2 (Pedestrian routes) and 4.5 (Stairs) are important for stair builders.
In this rule, Section 5.1 — Protection at fall edges — is of particular interest for stair builders. It specifies structural (e.g., execution of railings) and dimensional requirements.
This rule also includes extensive structural and dimensional requirements for stairs in connection with traffic routes. In particular, Sections 4.2 (Pedestrian routes) and 4.5 (Stairs) are important for stair builders.
The Technical Rules for Workplaces (ASR) specify the Workplace Ordinance and reflect the state of the art, occupational medicine, and industrial hygiene. They are important guidelines for employers when designing safe workplaces.
