How should the standard stair width be measured to comply with §1910.25(c)(4)

OSHA standard at 29 CFR 1910.25(c)(4) applies to places of employment and requires standard stairs to have a minimum width of 22 inches (56 cm) between vertical barriers. OSHA does not consider a handrail to be a vertical barrier or obstruction to that required minimum width.

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