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Determining Self-Preservation Capability in Pre-School Children / by Anca Taciuc, Anne S. Dederichs.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Taciuc, Anca, author.
- Dederichs, Anne S., author.
- Series:
- Computer Science (Springer-11645)
- SpringerBriefs in fire 2193-6595
- SpringerBriefs in Fire, 2193-6595
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Civil engineering.
- Child psychology.
- School psychology.
- Statistics.
- Behavioral sciences.
- Civil Engineering.
- Child and School Psychology.
- Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
- Behavioral Sciences.
- Local Subjects:
- Civil Engineering.
- Child and School Psychology.
- Statistics for Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry and Earth Sciences.
- Behavioral Sciences.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XV, 42 pages) : 18 illustrations.
- Edition:
- First edition 2014.
- Contained In:
- Springer eBooks
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
- System Details:
- text file PDF
- Summary:
- This SpringerBrief explores the evacuation characteristics of children and their self-preservation capability during fire situations. An international survey among teachers from day-care centers and experts in child development indicates an age-limit at which pre-school children may be considered capable of evacuating a location without direct intervention by an instructor. The survey examines the ability of children to understand and follow simple instructions, walk on horizontal surfaces without physical support, and walk down stairs. It also studies how fire safety installations and fire drills differ between countries. A literature review and a presentation of the method applied are included. This data can be applied to evacuation procedures, building codes, and fire regulations. Determining Self-Preservation Capability in Pre-School Children is intended for practitioners as a tool for analyzing evacuation safety issues and developing methods removing potential hazards. Researchers working in a related field will also find the book valuable.
- Contents:
- Introduction
- Literature review
- Method
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion. .
- Other Format:
- Printed edition:
- ISBN:
- 978-1-4939-1080-9
- 9781493910809
- Access Restriction:
- Restricted for use by site license.
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