How To Use The Stairs Safely The Los Alamos National Lab reminds us of how to use the stairs safely. Falling down the stairs may look funny on a video, but it can also cause severe injuries, so please, play it safe and use the handrails. That’s what we build them for! Related posts: Crutches On Stairs Safe Stairs – New Baby Gate Idea Stairs and Glass Railings Installation – September 2001 Stairs, Railings and Handrails – October 2011