Effect of changing stair dimensions on safety

Contemporary Ergonomics 2005

Volumn , Issue , 2005, Pages 469-474

  Wright, Michael ^a   Roys, Mike ^a  

^a BUILDING RESEARCH ESTABLISHMENT   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTERS;

STAIRS;

ERGONOMICS;

EID: 84857005023     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Conference Proceeding    
DOI: None     Document Type: Conference Paper

References (6)

1. DETR 1998, The Building Regulations 1991, Approved Document K. Protection from falling, collision and impact, (The Stationery Office).
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3. Roys, M.S. 2001, Serious stair injuries can be prevented by improved stair design, Applied Ergonomics, 32, 135-139.
4. Roys, M. and Hamilton, L. 2000, Stair Questionnaires: A risk assessment, BRE Client Report 76151.
5. Roys, M. and Wright, M. 2003, Proprietary nosings for non-domestic stairs, BRE Information Paper, IP 15/03 ISBN 1 86081 6525.
6. Roys, M. and Wright, M. 2005, Minor variations in gait and their effect on stair safety, current proceedings.