Ships ladder OSHA 1910.25 code 2018

The Ship Ladder was added to OSHA code requirements as a Ships Stair in 1910.25 in 2017. These updates will help you know what is required now in 2018.

1. Applications and code considerations for ships stairs – sometimes called ships ladders SL Series Ships Stairs

2. Ships Stairs Types and Code provision

3. Ships Stairs To a Hatch To a Walk-Thru As a Crossover

4. Ships stairs A.K.A. = ships ladders or inclined ladder Used similar to vertical ladders Handrail configurations fitted for hatch openings or walk- thrus

5. Ships stairs Provides easier climb, sacrifices floor space Standards usually 5” deep treads with an anti-slip surface Handrails on both sides Maximum angle IBC ship ladder 70° typical minimum 60°

6. Ships stairs

7. Applicable code for ships stairs IBC-International Building Code National code IBC 1011.15 http://codes.iccsafe.org OSHA-Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA 1910.25 www.OSHA.gov Websites offer easy code reference

8. Ships stairs 8-1/2” min 5” min 9-1/2” max Minimum tread depth 5” Total tread depth + nosing minimum 8 ½” Maximum rise 9 ½”

9. Ships stairs 30-34” Handrails uniform Minimum 30” and maximum 34” above tread nosing Varies by pitch

10. Ships stairs 20” min Handrails provided both sides Minimum clear width 20”

11. Ships Stairs

12. Ships stairs

13. This may not include all OSHA 1910.25 Codes For more information call or email Precision Ladders.

14. Applications and code considerations for ships stairs – sometimes called ships ladders SL Series Ships Stairs