Open AccessStairway Safety and Forensic Engineering
Author(s) -
Francis W. Biehl
Publication year - 1992
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.v9i2.504
Subject(s) - stairs , forensic engineering , engineering , forensic science , roof , transport engineering , aeronautics , geography , civil engineering , archaeology
Stairway falls are one of the most common accidents. Falls of all types, including stairs, ladders, roof, walkway, etc. have been the most common cause of deaths in the home, and account for 15% of total accidents. Only vehicle accidents are more prevalent.