enviromental issues that causes accidents within our communities
Lighting – Inadequate ambient lighting or even too much light which creates a glare, [ may pose a greater risk than inadequate lighting to someone to who is visually impaired.
Visual and Spatial Distractions – This includes inappropriate floor and step covering patterns and designs; unsafe designs; designs which have the effect of camouflage by concealing, confusing and distorting the appearance of shapes and locations in changes in elevation such as steps and platforms while also making it visually difficult to identify whether or not there are obstacles and objects in the walkway; the
absence of visual cues; and rich views which are combined with changes in views.
Physical Obstacles – Poorly located electrical cords; poorly placed and poorly shaped doors; door stops; and poor furniture placement.
Design Standards which includes the design of floor materials and their resistance to slip; tread, riser, landing and stair and ramp dimensions; stair lengths; territorial space dimensions; and banisters, balustrades, handrails and guardrails.
Pedestrian Traffic which includes changes in passageway pedestrian capacities, flow rates and route selections that occur due to factors that alter flow rates and choice. ]
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