Young children's ability to climb fences
Three studies were performed to evaluate the fence climbing abilities of children who are in the high risk age group for drowning in residential pools. Results showed that the common chain link fence is easy to climb even by two year olds. Other fence types offered more effective barriers, especially for younger children.
Record #:
2380
Date:
1994
Format:
Journal Article
Author:
Rabinovich, Beth A. et al.
Corp:
Comis Corporation, Silver Spring, Maryland USA
Source:
Human Factors
Citation:
36(4)94
Issue pages:
733-744
Keywords:
WATER SAFETY;DROWNING;SWIMMING POOLS;FENCING;PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT;FALLS
Identity:
USA
Location:
f
Class:
E123
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