Reducing falls among visually impaired individuals on railway platforms: Field research on environmental challenges and solutions.

ABSTRACT: The aim of this study is to assess the extent to which visually impaired people are at risk of falling from railway station platforms and to identify opportunities for improvement. A barrier-finding fieldwork approach was used to conduct this study. A total of 412 stations' platforms were examined to provide recommendations for enhancing platform safety. The study found that four major factors contribute to accidents in which visually impaired individuals may fall from railway station platforms. These factors include "the spatial layout of the platform", "the warning tactile pavers", "the Fall Prevention Hoods", and "the fall prevention fences and platform screen doors ". Based on the findings of the study, several measures are recommended to enhance the safety and accessibility of railway

SUBMITTER: Mizuno T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10060185 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature