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You see it all the time! A buildings roof drains directly onto the sidewalk which when wet may create a slip hazard and when the water freezes, the sidewalk becomes a skating rink. Another example of poor code enforcement.
Russ discusses a good example on how one property owner warns their customers as to a potential stair step fall hazard. Paint them Yellow!
Big Box retailers frequently use aerial lifts and pallet jacks to restock their shelves however, when not in use the metal platform or pallet forks can create a trip hazard. Here is the proper way to store an aerial lift as to not present a trip and fall risk.
Another building code violation. This time at a Freddy's Restaurant. There is a 3" difference between the height of the interior and exterior floor levels making this doorway a trip hazard and virtually unusable for disabled persons.
At first glance you might think: "something is not right with these stairs" and you would be right! This shopping center built a short flight of stairs with 4" tread risers which in violation of the building code which calls for 7" risers. Why does this matter? Look...
In this episode Russ discovers an over-engineered plant bed. The city of Roanoke Texas constructed a sidewalk in their downtown area s to be about a foot higher than the adjacent plant bed and in an effort to prevent people from accidentally stepping off of the...
Recently Russ posted a video of an appropriate construction technique for a parking lot island which was made of red colored stamped concrete. In this episode Russ visits a home improvement store and finds that they filled their parking lot islands/plant beds with...
Have you ever wondered why there are raised bumps on certain sections of sidewalks? In this episode Russ describes the use of "Tactile Warnings" or "Truncated Domes" and their purpose in protecting people with disabilities.
I noticed that Target now uses plastic pallets to display their products on. The pallet does not extend beyond the product as to create a potential trip hazard and unlike wooden pallets, there is no potential of injury due to exposed chipped wooden pieces or narrow...
In this video Russ comes across yet another example of a dangerous pathway this time at a CVS store. The store added a series of red pave stones in their front plant bed which separates their parking lot from the buildings entrance. When wet and icy, the pave stones...
