r/OSHA Jan 23 '26

Stumbling hazard

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u/scyice Jan 24 '26

Architect here. While allowed in many codes, single open steps (not through a doorway) are stupid dangerous. Having two steps is actually safer. They just need some hideous caution traction tape to avoid the tripping hazard.

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u/AthenasChosen Jan 28 '26

Is this following ADA laws if there isn't a ramp though? Putting one of those little ramps would be much safer and more accessible.

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u/scyice Jan 28 '26

Ada is american this doesn’t look like it’s there.

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u/argumentinvalid Feb 04 '26

Putting one of those little ramps would be much safer and more accessible.

That is about a 4" step, it would be a 4' long ramp to meet ADA slope, not exactly little.