Understanding and Preventing Falls - An Ergonomics Approach

Summary

The authors explains the combination of factors that cause incidents to occur such as the design and condition of the walking surface, cleaning and maintenance procedures, lighting, weather, and individual activity, fitness and vision. They cover falls in differing circumstances, including slips and trips on the level and on stairs.

Product details

• Authors: Roger Stubbs Haslam
• Assisted by: Roger Haslam (Editor), Haslam Roger (Editor), David Stubbs (Editor), Stubbs David (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.08.2019
• EAN: 9780367391850
• ISBN: 978-0-367-39185-0
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > General, dictionaries; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Engineering, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, environmental science, engineering & technology, Engineering: general, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Ergonomics