Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Europe Chapter
Bad Ergonomics - Example 51

Automatic door

text automatic door

automatic door

This door in Sheffield is clearly marked as being automatic. One would expect it to open when stepping towards it, but it didn't. You have to push the button that is beautifully integrated into the bar... An employee explained that automatic door here means that the door is powered... By the way, the powered door 20 metres further on did not require a push, and was marked with identical signs...

push button

door opens

found by Bob Hockey, submitted by Dick de Waard

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