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Checklist Footsteps
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
Footsteps are allowed for machine locations which are accessed infrequently so height
that they are no permanent work places. In order to avoid machine parts or free
steps being used as handholds, footsteps must always be provided with at least # steps
one handle.
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Gradient min 0°

Gradient max 90°

For example by using textured plates (flooring class R10)  2

Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust) must be
Slip, trip prevented.
 2

Tripping points max. 4mm high  2

Floor openings are restricted to a size where a ball of 35mm
Floor openings diameter cannot fall through.
 2

Any footstep requires the provision of one or more handle(s)  10

Handles must at least partly be seizable from the reference level  5

Handles
The number and arrangement of steps and handles must be such
as to provide at least 3 possibilities of support (two hands and one  10
foot or one hand and two food)
Single Footsteps

Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  5

b width
for 1 foot: width ≥ 200mm
for 2 feet: width ≥ 300mm
 5

t depth t ≥ 300mm  5
d
Multiple Footsteps
y height
of upper step
y ≤ 1200mm  10

h height of intermediate
l
steps
h ≤ 300mm  5

t depth of step (access) t ≥ 200mm  5

D
r width of reference level
(access to footstep)
≥ 500mm  5

Standing Area 200 x 200mm minimun  5

Handles

d depth t ≥ 40mm  5

l length l ≥ 110mm  5

D Diameter d ≥ 20mm (preferred round, no sharp edges)  5

Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour
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Checklist Platform
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
The work at height regulations define a working platform as any platform used height
as a place of work or as a means of access to or egress from a place of work,
including gangway, gantry and stairway that is so used. # steps
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Gradient min 0°
 5
Gradient max 20° (recommended 10°)

For example by using textured plates (flooring class R10)  2

Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust) must be
Slip, trip prevented.
 2

Tripping points max. 4mm high  2

A b Floor openings are restricted to a size where a ball of 35mm
Floor openings diameter cannot fall through.
 2

Ergonomic Height of operations between 500mm and 1700mm  2

Clearance height of 2100 m minimum, padding and danger
marking of danger zones  5
Clearance
Short distance and rarely usage 1900mm
c
Notice: EN 1034-1 prescibes 2000mm clearance

h A Area per person

working place
A=1,5m², l ≥ 1500mm  5
t
b ≥ 600mm, recommended 800mm, short distance 500mm  5

b clear width Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  5

Use as escape route b ≥ 1200mm
(dependency of specific requirements
 10
c
At least 4 fixation points  5

Fixation Bridge bearing, protected from falling down even with lost fixations  10

Shifting inpossible even with lost fixations  10

Railings / Guardings:
Mandatory near to the dangerous areas where there is a risk of
sinking or of passage through
 10
Railings / Guardings When the height of the possible fall exceeds 500 mm  10
H required: Notice: EN 1034-1 prescibes mantatory guard >1000mm possible fall

Gap between a platform and the structure of a machine or wall is

greater than 200 mm
 5

h minimum height h ≥ 1100mm  10

Between toeboard and intermedia rail, between intermediate rail
and handrail <=500mm.
 5

c clearance Horizontal clearance between vertical elements <180mm.  5

Distance of posts ≤1500mm  5

Toe plate shall be provided when the gap between the platform
and adjoining structure is greater than 30 mm
 2
t toeboard
Height 100mm  2

Self closing door Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and intermediate rail  2

Gaps in handrail >75mm and <120mm, no sharp edges and

H Handrail
positivel fitting
 2
Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour
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Checklist Stairways
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
A staircase should always be built in this range if practicable because it is a height
safer means of access than any ladder but space constraints often present a
problem. # steps
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Gradient min 30°
 2
Gradient max 45°

For example by using textured plates (flooring class R10)  2

Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust) must be
Slip, trip prevented.
 2

l P Tripping points max. 4mm high  2

H
g Floor openings are restricted to a size where a ball of 35mm
e Floor openings diameter cannot fall through.
 2

Hmax = 3m (several flights)  10

h
r H Height of stairs Hmax = 4m (one flight)  10

Hmax > 4m platform required  10

(g) ___mm
600 ≤ g+2h ≤ 660,
g tread
the highest step must be level with the platform
(2xh) ___mm  5
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h pitch Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  10

c Occasionally use 500mm  5
l stairways width Single person 600mm  5
several persons: 1000mm  5
v
r undercut r ≥ 10mm  5
e clear height e ≥ 2300mm  5
p length of platform p ≥ 800mm  5
H Railings:

A railingshall be fitted whenever the height to climb exceeds 3

Railings
steps
 10

>900mm  10
v vertical height
At least one intermediate rail or vertical rails.  10
Between toeboard and intermedia rail, between intermediate rail
c clearance
and handrail <=500mm.
 5

Diameter between 25mm to 50mm  2

Minimum gap between obstacle and handrail =100mm  2
H Handrail Stairs must have at least one handrail. For stairs with a width of >=
1200mm handrails are required on both sides.
 5
Gaps in handrail >75mm and <120mm, no sharp edges and
positivel fitting
 2
Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour

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Checklist Stepladder
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
Stepladders consisting of treads and handrails are generally installed in the height
range between 45° and 70° (recommended 45° to 60°). Stepladders closely
resemble the design of a staircase. # steps
Two factors make stepladders safer than rung type ladders: stability and
balance. The broad treads of a stepladder offer much more stability than rungs. gradient

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The stepladders also position a person's bodyweight forward, making a date:
backwards fall unlikely
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Gradient min 45°
 5
Gradient max 70°

For example by using textured plates (flooring class R10)  2

c
Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust) must be
Slip, trip prevented.
 2

Tripping points max. 4mm high  2

Floor openings are restricted to a size where a ball of 35mm
Floor openings diameter cannot fall through.
 2

Hmax = 3m (one flight)  5

H Height of stairs Hmax = 4m (one flight) (Papermachine Area)  10

x
Hmax > 3m platform required  10

t tread length t ≥ 80mm  5

Pitch h must be constant and <250mm, lower step reduced by a

h pitch
max. 15 %
 10

w width w = referably 600 mm, Range (500 mm to 800 mm)  5

r undercut r ≥ 10mm (g=t-r)  5

e clear height e ≥ 2300mm  5

w
g
Rule to walk backward if α > 60°  5
e walking backwards
Sign to walk backwards  2

Self closing door Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and intermediate rail  10
H
l length of platform l ≥ 800mm  2
Railings:
h r
l A guard-rail shall be fitted whenever the height to climb exceeds
500 mm and when there is a lateral  10
t space adjacent to the string which is greater than 200 mm,
vertical height
g x > 900mm above the nosing on the step  10

At least one intermediate rail or vertical rails.  10

g Between toeboard and intermedia rail, between intermediate rail
c clearance:
and handrail <=500mm.
 5

Diameter between 25mm to 50mm  2

Minimum gap between obstacle and handrail =100mm  2

g gaps handrail:
Always 2 handrails  10
Gaps in handrail >75mm and <120mm, no sharp edges and
positivel fitting
 2
Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour
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Checklist Ladders < 3000
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
A fixed rung type ladder is a non-self-supporting ladder that is non-adjustable in height
length and permanently attached to a structure at a pitch ranging from 70 degrees
to 90 degrees from the horizontal. Fixed ladders having a pitch greater than 90 # steps
degrees are not allowed. The ladder shall be fitted with a fall protection device
when height of the ladder flight is more than 3000 mm or height of the ladder is gradient

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3000 mm or less, but at the departure area there is the risk of falling an additional
distance. In this case use the checklists for ladders with a safety cage or a fall
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Gradient min 70°
 10
Gradient max 90°

For example by using textured plates (flooring class R10)  2

Slip, trip
Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust) must be
prevented.
 2

d constant between 225 mm and 300 mm.  2

First rung ≤ 2 x d  5
d
Top rung on same level as platform  10
d distance rungs
Polygonal and U-shaped rungs shall be positioned so that the
tread walking surface is horizontal
 2
w The surface of the rungs shall not cause injuries, notably to hands,
e. g. no sharp edges
 2
Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  10
w width rungs 400mm ≤ w ≤ 600mm, exeptional 300mm if not possible  10

s
r diameter rungs 20mm ≤ d ≤ 35mm  5
f f distance top rung to
platform
f ≤ 75mm  10
in front of the ladder: at least 650 mm and 600 mm in case of a
s pacing between the discontinuous obstacle
 5
ladder and any
permanent obstruction behind the front side of the rungs: at least 200 mm and 150 mm in
case of a discontinuous obstacle
 5
s Handrail in arrival area above 1100mm of arrival area fixed on the railings  10

f Self closing door Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and intermediate rail  10

Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour
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Checklist Safety Cage
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
This checklist is used as an additional checklist to "Rung-type ladders < height
3000mm" to check the fall protection.
Two main alternatives for protection of the users of fixed ladders against falls # steps
from a height are safety cages or fall arresters:
The cage shall be the required choice, as it is a means which is always present gradient

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and the actual safety function is independent of the operator's actions. Where it date:
is not possible to use a cage, a fall arrester shall be provided.
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Gradient min 90°
 10
Gradient max 90°
The ladder shall be fitted with a fall protection device when
a) height of the ladder flight is more than 3000 mm;
b) height of the ladder is 3000 mm or less, but at the departure area there is
the risk of falling an additional distance.  10
H height NOTE: Risk of falling is considered to exist when the distance from the centre
of the ladder to the unprotected side of a platform (or similar structure) is less
than 3000 mm.
Hmax= 6000mm single flight
Hmax=10.000 multiple flight
 10

Self closing door Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and intermediate rail  10

Safety Cage:
d distance from
departure
Start at a height of between 2200mm and 3000mm  5
At the arrival area the safety cage shall be extended up to the
Arrival area
height of the guard-rail of the arrival area
 10

H The distance between two hoops ≤ 1500 mm and the distance

between two uprights on the cage ≤ 300 mm.
 10

m m Design of the safety Clear distance within the hoop between 650 mm and 800 mm  5
cage
Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  5
Space in the cage ≤ 0,40 m²  10
If the horizontal distance from a fixed ladder to the guard-rail of the
departure area is < 1500 mm, the guard-rail shall be fitted with an
extension or the structure of the cage shall be extended down to
 10
d
the guard-rail.
no dimension between the cage and the extension shall exceed
e extension 400 mm
 10

Extension angle 45°  5

horizontal width of any space is not more than 300 mm  5
area of a free space is ≤ 0,4 m²  10
Platforms:
Mandatory Platform required if l ≥ 6000mm (multiple flight)  10
width ≥ 700mm  5
e
Dimension For ladders with one stile the movable rest platforms shall be at
least 400 mm wide and 300 mm long or consist of 2 parts at least  10
130 mm wide and 300 mm long.
If the layout of the machine or its environment make it unavoidable
to do otherwise, two successive ladder flights may be adjacent,  5
Successive ladder without a separate platform. See Norm for details
flights The clear height for the passage between the platform and the
e
lowest complete hoop of the safety cage on the upper ladder shall  5
be between 2 200 mm and 2 300 mm

Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour
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Checklist Fall arrester
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
This checklist is used as an additional checklist to "Rung-type ladders < height
3000mm" to check the fall protection.
Two main alternatives for protection of the users of fixed ladders against falls # steps
from a height are safety cages or fall arresters:
The cage shall be the required choice, as it is a means which is always present gradient

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and the actual safety function is independent of the operator's actions. Where it date:
is not possible to use a cage, a fall arrester shall be provided.
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Gradient min 90°
 10
Gradient max 90°

The ladder shall be fitted with a fall protection device when

a) height of the ladder flight is more than 3000 mm;
b) height of the ladder is 3000 mm or less, but at the departure area  10
there is the risk of falling an additional distance.
Features NOTE: Risk of falling is considered to exist when the distance from the centre of the ladder to
the unprotected side of a platform (or similar structure) is less than 3000 mm.

Hmax Hmax= 6000mm single flight

Hmax Hmax=10.000 multiple flight
 10

Self closing door Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and intermediate rail  10

Fall arrester:
A fall arrester shall be designed only for low frequency and
specialised access (e. g. maintenance).
 10
General
Fall arresters shall meet the relevant requirements of EN 353-1  10

The clear width between the stiles and the rigid anchorage line for
D design a guided type fall arrester shall be at least 150 mm and the  10
thickness of the anchorage line shall not be more than 80 mm.

Suitable safeguards shall be provided, e. g. a locked device, to

ensure that only authorised, trained and fullyequipped operators
Access
can use the ladder. A written warning or audible signal are not
 10
adequate safeguards

Connect and
disconnect
Pitch h must be constant, lower step reduced by a max. 15 %  10

Platforms:
Mandatory Platform required if l ≥ 6000mm (multiple flight)  10
width ≥ 700mm  5
Dimension For ladders with one stile the movable rest platforms shall be at
least 400 mm wide and 300 mm long or consist of 2 parts at least  5
130 mm wide and 300 mm long.
D
If the layout of the machine or its environment make it unavoidable
D
to do otherwise, two successive ladder flightsmay be adjacent,  5
without a separate platform. See Norm for details
Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour

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Checklist movable platforms
Enabler Stairs and Ladders Date: Area/Identification
Golden rules: height
1) People will stay within the confines of the handrail and will ensure
that both feet are placed on the platform - both hands to be used for # steps
work.
2) The platform must be placed on a firm flat surface. gradient
3) Only one person is allowed on the platform at any one time – date:
unless they have been designed for more than one person.
4) The platforms weight must be limited to the manufacturer’s
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6) Means of access must be inspected for damage before use each
time
7) Damaged stairs must be taken out of service for repair or
destroyed.
8) Movable means of access must be fixed before usage (breaks;

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9) This standard applies to all movable platforms (even if height is
below 500 mm)

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Gradient min 30°
 10
Gradient max 45° (stairs) - 70° (Stepladder)

Access to the platform by stairway

Suitability
(preferred solution)
 10

Access to the platform by stepladder

Suitability
(second best option)
 5

Access to the platform by ladder

Suitability  5
(worst option, only by limitted access)

Breaks Equipped with automatic break (e.g. by weight)  5

For example by using textured plates (flooring class
 2
R10)
Accumulation of substances (dirt, oil, grease, dust)
Slip, trip  2
must be prevented.
The max difference between adjacent floor element
 2
is 4mm
Floor openings are restricted to a size where a ball of
Floor openings 35mm diameter cannot fall through.
 2

hmax = 250mm, pitch h must be constant, the

h pitch highest step must be level with the platform. Lower  5
step reduced by a max. 15 %

w width w = preferably 500 mm, Range (400 mm to 600 mm)  5

Platforms

Guard-rais shall be always fitted.

Preferably hand rail arranged on 3 sides of the top  10
working platform.

Guard rails Toe plate if possible  2

Guard rails height must be > 1100 mm  5

At least one intermediate rail or vertical rails with an

opening of ≤ 500 mm
 5

Mandatory if falling height > 2000mm, handrail and

Safety guarding
intermediate rail, self closing
 10

Always 2 handrails  10
Handrail
Diameter between 25mm to 50mm  2

Frequency of access: 2 - Less than once per week 4 - more than once per week 6 - Once per day 10 - More than once per day 20 - almost every hour

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2 0
3 0
4 0
5 0
6 0
7 0
8 0
9 0
10 0
11 0
12 0
13 0
14 0
15 0
16 0
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