Experimental study on descent speed on stairs of individuals and small groups under different visibility conditions - Zhang Y, Xie W, Chen S, Li T.

Staircases play an essential role in multi-story buildings during emergencies, such as fire. Fires and the resulting smoke cause low visibility, which could affect the movement speed of the occupants. This must be taken into consideration during evacuation...
Source: SafetyLit - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Burns, Electricity, Explosions, Fire, Scalds Source Type: news