Safety and the Disabled

Synopsis

Highlights hazards facing disabled people in their everyday lives and describes problems encountered during emergency evacuation. Guidelines are provided for avoiding and correcting hazards and procedures are suggested for achieving successful evacuation of people with both motor and sensory impairment.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. U-matic, VHS. col. 14 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

Out of Distribution

Uses

Of interest to disabled people and professionals working with them, but aimed primarily at staff and students in institutions of higher education.

Subjects

Health & safety

Keywords

physically handicapped people; safety measures

Credits

Producer

Gordon Thomson

Production Company

Name

University of Strathclyde Audio Visual Media Services

Distributor

Name

University of Strathclyde Audio Visual Media Services

Web

http://www.avms.strath.ac.uk/AVMS External site opens in new window

Phone

0141-548 2567

Fax

0141-552 5182

Address

Alexander Turnbull Building
155 George Street
Glasgow
G1 1RD