Document ID (ISN) | 57110 |
CIS number |
91-2047 |
ISBN(s) |
0-7176-0321-0 |
Year |
1989 |
Convention or series no. |
HSE Contract Research Report CRR 12/1989
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Author(s) |
Page M., Hough A. |
Title |
Ergonomic aspects of escalators used in retail organisations |
Bibliographic information |
Health and Safety Executive, St. Hugh's House, Stanley Precinct, Trinity Road, Bootle L20 3QY, Merseyside, United Kingdom, 1988. 261p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Price: GBP 40.00. |
Abstract |
This document comprises the following reports on research carried out by the Institute of Consumer Ergonomics: summary report of the collection of data on escalator accidents; an ergonomic evaluation of deflector devices on escalators in retail organisations; an expert appraisal of escalator warning signs; the establishment of user expectations on the siting of stop buttons; the collection of data on escalator incidents and accidents. |
Descriptors (primary) |
United Kingdom; escalators; mechanical hazards; retail trade; ergonomics |
Descriptors (secondary) |
safety devices; hazard identification; analysis of accident causes |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Country / State or Province | United Kingdom |
Subject(s) |
Machinery and tools
|
Broad subject area(s) |
Mechanical hazards, transport
|
Browse category(ies) |
Elevators, escalators and hoists Ergonomics Retail industry
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