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WEEKLY CHECK
Items to be checked:
This check list should be used to inspect the stair unit on a weekly basis to ensure the fi xings are
secure and for any signs of damage or any matter giving rise to a risk to the Health & Safety of any
person(s)
1. Have the stairs been erected by operatives who have had a tool box talk on the manufacturers
guidance and this check list?
2. Ensure the stairs are kept free from a build-up of substances (mud, etc.) which could cause a slip
or fall hazard.
3. Are the stairs at the correct angle?
Easy Stair is designed to provide easy, safe access between fl oor to fl oor levels ranging from 2.65m
to 3.05m
4. Where the fl oor to fl oor height is in excess of 2.75m has a suitable timber packer to a maximum
of 300mm high, been positioned under the full width of the bottom tread to ensure the treads are
horizontal? (front to back).
5. The timber should be of a suitable thickness to level the treads from front to back and be secured
by two screws through the bottom aluminum tread
Items to be checked
1. The upper end of the stair unit has an “L” shaped angle which should be seated fully and fi rmly
onto the upper fl oor level.
The stairs must be secured by means of screws through the aluminum angle at the top of the stairs
on which it is rested.
The L shaped angle must be tight to the face of the timber it is fi tted to.
2. To allow for safe movement up and down the stairs are handrails positioned to both sides of the
stair unit.
3. Is the correct screw fi xing to all four sockets being used to tighten the guardrail frames.
4. Are the handrail nuts and bolts fully tightened
5. To comply with the work at Height Regulations and to prevent a risk of falls, are the fl oor edges of
upper fl oors are suitably guard railed
