Open AccessForensic Engineering Analysis Of Skylight Failures
Author(s) -
Edward S. George
Publication year - 2003
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.v20i2.618
Subject(s) - skylight , forensic engineering , roof , fire safety , smoke , engineering , cover (algebra) , environmental science , architectural engineering , civil engineering , waste management , mechanical engineering
A Significant Number Of Occupational Fatalities Are A Direct Result Of Falls. A Large Percentage Of The Total Traumatic Occupational Fatalities Due To Falls Occur When Workers Fall Through Skylight Openings Or Smoke-Vent Skylights (Translucent Plastic Domes That Serve As Both Skylights And Automatic Smoke Vents In Case Of Fire) 1. This Paper Reviews Investigations Into Safety Issues Associated With The Introduction Of Plastics As A Cover For Architectural Roof Openings And Skylights.