Vredenburgh & Associates, Inc.

Human Factors, Ergonomics, Safety and Organizational Consulting

Expertise

Slips, Trips & Falls

We evaluate how behavioral expectations and building design interact as they relate to premises accidents. We consider relevant uniform building codes (UBC) and international building codes (IBC) as standards of care for safety, depending on the construction or modification date.

slip and fallStairway falls

  • Building codes
  • Handrail usage
  • Pedestrian expectations
  • Stairway design
  • Single riser accidents
  • Where people look when they walk

Slips, trips, missteps and falls

  • Coefficient of friction (COF)
  • Building codes
  • Pedestrian expectations
  • Walkway design
  • stairwayReasonableness of conduct
  • Where people look when they walk
  • Tripping hazards

Fences, walls, and gates

  • Wall construction
  • Fence stability
  • Gate closure
  • Maintenance
  • Inspections