B9.3 Preventing slips, trips and falls

Survey Data

B 9.3.1 Lights-% tested ok (includes the switch, fitting and bulb or tube)% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Lights All OK18%5936
75-99% OK34%5936
25-74% OK41%5936
Less than 25% OK7%5936
B 9.3.2 Light switches- all tested ok% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Light switches all OK61%5936
Some not OK39%5936
B 9.3.3 Light fittings- all tested ok% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Light fittings all OK56%5936
Some not OK44%5936
B 9.3.4 Type of lights , bulbs/ globes- most are:% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Incandescent44%5933
Fluorescent37%5933
Energy saving19%5933
B 9.3.5 Lights- availability% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Average area per light9.55936
Average lights per house13.95936
B 9.3.6 Floor grades and finish- wet, slippery or uneven floors may contribute to slips and falls% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Floor finish in shower OK88%5922
Shower floor graded to waste point77%5921
Basin area floor finish OK89%1502
Basin area floor graded to waste75%1502
Toilet floor finish OK90%5935
Toilet area floor graded to waste outlet near toilet62%5935
Laundry floor finish OK86%5855
Laundry floor graded to waste outlet65%5855
B 9.3.7 Floor finishes that may be trip hazards% of housesNo. houses surveyed
Houses with some carpets or rugs21%5936
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