Open AccessSlips And Falls - Standards Technology And The ADA
Author(s) -
Keith Vidal
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
journal of the national academy of forensic engineers
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.102
H-Index - 1
eISSN - 2379-3252
pISSN - 2379-3244
DOI - 10.51501/jotnafe.v11i2.527
Subject(s) - perspective (graphical) , slip (aerodynamics) , engineering ethics , forensic engineering , computer science , political science , engineering , computer security , law , construction engineering , artificial intelligence , aerospace engineering
With The Federal Implementation Of The Americans With Disabilities Act (Ada), We, As Forensic Engineers, Have Become Much More Important Players In The Judicial Setting When It Comes To The Increasing Number Of Slip/Fall Cases. This Paper Discusses The Latest Research That Safety-Oriented Groups Have Undertaken In Addressing The Issues Of This Complex Area Of Engineering And Law. A Compilation Of Standards Relating To Slip/Fall Issues Is Given. Tribometers, Past And Present, Are Discussed To The Give The Reader A Perspective On The Evolution Of Science And Technology In This Area. Finally, An Overview Of How The Americans With Disabilities Act Comes Into Play Is Presented.