The material in this article is extracted from Chapter 2 of the 2nd edition of book Plant Design and Operations. The guidance provided here should always be evaluated for specific conditions, possibly including a formal hazards analysis. When developing the layout for a facility it is very important to ensure that personnel can move around quickly and safely using stairways, ladders, platforms and ramps. They should also be able to use the stairways and ladders to move maintenance equipment and tools, as needed and also to evacuate the facility during an emergency.
Stairways And Ladders
Stairways And Ladders
Stairways And Ladders
The material in this article is extracted from Chapter 2 of the 2nd edition of book Plant Design and Operations. The guidance provided here should always be evaluated for specific conditions, possibly including a formal hazards analysis. When developing the layout for a facility it is very important to ensure that personnel can move around quickly and safely using stairways, ladders, platforms and ramps. They should also be able to use the stairways and ladders to move maintenance equipment and tools, as needed and also to evacuate the facility during an emergency.