Clearance of emergency exits for use by the elderly, a proposal for an addition to a Dutch standard

A.I.M. Voorbij; L.P.A. Steenbekkers; C.J. Snijders

doi:10.1076/icsp.6.4.171.7529

Clearance of emergency exits for use by the elderly, a proposal for an addition to a Dutch standard

A.I.M. Voorbij, L.P.A. Steenbekkers, C.J. Snijders

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Abstract

The maximum pulling and pushing forces of a sample of 750 persons between 20 and 30 and over 50 years of age are presented. Both forces were measured in a free standing position that was related to opening a heavy door, which makes it possible to use the information in a standard on emergency exits. An addition is proposed to NEN 6082:1997 concerning human abilities to open unfastened, hinged doors that are on an escape route

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	171-182
Journal	International journal for consumer and product safety
Volume	6
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1076/icsp.6.4.171.7529
Publication status	Published - 1999

Keywords

safety
standards
safety devices
emergencies
elderly
ergonomics
forces

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