Human factors contributing to slips, trips and falls
- 1 January 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Ergonomics
- Vol. 26 (1) , 51-59
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00140138308963312
Abstract
This paper attempts to review existing knowledge of some human factors contributing to slipping and falling. After considering the biomechanics of normal unladen locomotion, the effects of load carriage on stability are considered by extrapolation from a static model. Visual needs are then considered, including the importance of the optic flow field and of the perception of falling hazards. Finally some aspects of fatigue are presented. The need for considerable further research is indicated.Keywords
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