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- Title
Inspection Tool -- Kinetic Energy Calculator.
- Authors
Krieger, Robert; Carr, Stephen
- Abstract
The article discusses the rising frequency of elevator-related injuries sustained by the elderly, younger adults and children in the U.S. and how a kinetic energy (KE) computing tool can help elevator inspectors and the maintenance staff minimize such cases. A report released by Greg Steele at the Indiana University School of Medicine reveals that a significant number of senior citizens suffer from elevator-related injuries each year. Technical details on the KE Calculator is presented.
- Subjects
UNITED States; ELEVATOR accidents; WOUNDS &; injuries; OLDER people's injuries; YOUTH'S injuries; STEELE, Greg
- Publication
Elevator World, 2010, Vol 58, Issue 8, p94
- ISSN
0013-6158
- Publication type
Article