Stair edge profiles reduce the risk of slipping on stairs.
" Accident hotspot stairs "
Staircase accidents have always been a major concern. This applies to the home and leisure sector as well as the workplace. The frequency and severity of these accidents necessitate a concerted effort to develop preventative measures.
Slip resistance
Regarding slip resistance, a minimum rating of R9 is required for stair treads in work areas, unless specific lubricants and job requirements necessitate a higher R-value. Ratings R10/V4 or R11 are recommended for entrance areas, stairs, and landings outdoors. ... To prevent slipping, anti-slip stair edge systems (edge profiles, strips, etc.) should have a minimum width of 3 cm to 5 cm for stairs with an incline α ≤ 30° and a minimum width of 3 cm for stairs with an incline α > 30°, and should be installed directly on the leading edge. ...
Color coding
Stairs and steps become more easily recognizable through color differentiation/marking.
e.g. if
– The tread and riser are designed in different colors,
– at least the first and last steps are marked with a step edge marker,
– Step edge profiles, strips, etc. offer a brightness and/or color contrast to the rest of the tread surface" ( %2Fwww.baua.de% 2FDE %2FAngebote% 2FPublikationen %2FPraxis% 2FA21.pdf %3F__blob% 3DpublicationFile&usg=AOvVaw2ugDPajhHOz1rnjsbMr_oP" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Source: Federal Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: Functional, safe and user-friendly stairs )
