- Author
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Levin, B. M.
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Nelson, H. E.
- Title
- Firesafety and Disabled Persons.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Journal
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Fire Journal,
Vol. 75,
No. 5,
35-40,
September 1989
- Keywords
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handicapped
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fire safety
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fire protection
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fire drills
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board and care homes
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life safety
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health care facilities
- Abstract
- Many americans are disabled to the point where their ability to cope with a fire can be considered impaired. These citizens are often at a greater-than-average risk from fire. This article discusses the problems of the handicapped in fire emergencies, and what can and is being done to upgrade their safety.