Technical Booklet H Stairs Ramps Guarding and Protection from Impact·Page 32·3.35
Step profiles to reduce tripping
Steps must have solid risers (not open) and a suitable profile designed to minimize tripping risk and prevent feet catching beneath the nosing.
Steps should have rises that are not open and have a suitable profile such that the risk of tripping or people catching their feet beneath the nosing, is reduced (see Diagram 3.9).
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