3.4.6.5.(11)

Objective

OS3 Safety in Use

Attribution

Intent

Intent 1:

To limit the probability of insufficient clearance between a handrail and any surface behind it, which could lead to:

  • a person's hand becoming wedged or caught between the handrail and the surface behind it, which could lead to harm to the person, and
  • a person not having a secure grip and falling, which could lead to harm to the person.

Intent 2:

To limit the probability of insufficient clearance between a handrail and any surface behind it, which could lead to:

  • a person's hand becoming wedged or caught between the handrail and the surface behind it when using the exit stairway or ramp in an emergency situation, and
  • a person not having a secure grip and falling, when using the exit stairway or ramp in an emergency situation.

This is to limit the probability of delays in the evacuation or movement of persons to a safe place, which could lead to harm to persons.

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