Slip and fall risk among firefighters in relation to balance, muscular capacities and age

Influencing the safety of firefighters’ work environment is almost impossible. Therefore, good individual physical capacities and adequate protective equipment are important in preventing accidents due to slips and falls. This study investigated slip and fall risk in walking experiments with firefig...

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Published in:	Safety science Vol. 43; no. 7; pp. 455 - 468
Main Authors:	Punakallio, Anne, Hirvonen, Mikko, Grönqvist, Raoul
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier India Pvt Ltd 01-01-2005
Subjects:	Aging Balance Fall risk Postural control Slip distance Aging Fall risk Postural control Balance Slip distance
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