TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1983//
TI  - Influence of handrail height on the generation of stabilizing forces and moments
JO  - Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society annual meeting
A1  - Maki, B. E.
A1  - Bartlett, S.
A1  - Fernie, Geoff R.
SP  - 616
EP  - 617
VL  - 27
IS  - 7
N2  - Although changes in handrail design parameters might affect the energy requirements and speed of stairway gait, there is little doubt that the primary consideration in handrail design lies in the prevention of falling accidents. The overall objective of this work is to evaluate the effects of changes in handrail design on stairway safety. Due to time constraints, the present study was limited to an investigation of handrail height, although there is no reason why the present experimental paradigm could not be used to study other handrail parameters.<p /> <p>Language: en</p> 
LA  - en
SN  - 2169-5067
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/154193128302700721
ID  - ref1
ER  -