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Easy-Reach Controls

Controls should be mounted for everyone to reach and see, especially if a user is seated or standing, or short in stature. The height should be between 36-48″ from the floor. This applies to the following (and more):

  • Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
  • Utilities (gas and water mains, circuit breakers)
  • Appliances (microwaves, ovens, laundry, etc)
  • Elevators

 

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All content on SafeScore, by Sarah Pruett, MOT, OTR/L, CAPS and Scott Pruett, MS, with the exception of our logos and branding, is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Use it. Share it. Please just give us some credit. :)