Safety, Risks and Contraindications

The use of mobile technologies is important for Supply Chain Management (SCM) because these technologies allow for a ubiquitous flow of information, higher agility and risk reduction in supply chains. In food markets, these issues are particularly relevant due to food safety risks. The main goal of this paper is to analyze the use of mobile technology for management and risk control in the Brazilian beef supply chain, since Brazil is one of the main producers and beef exporters in the world. The research method was a single case study. Results show the actual level of mobile technology use; drivers and barriers to mobile technology adoption and how mobile technology is applied to beef traceability and risk reduction along the chain. The authors propose a framework that links the issues of mobile technology use for SCM and risk control, considering the context of a developing country such as Brazil.

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Comparison of whole genome sequences of three Bacillus cereus strains reveals the food safety risks of Apostichopus japonicus in China

Aquaculture Reports ◽

10.1016/j.aqrep.2021.100649 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 ◽

pp. 100649

Author(s):

Xiaoran Zhao ◽

Ruijun Li ◽

Huifeng Dang ◽

Luo Wang ◽

Songzhe Fu ◽

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Keyword(s):

Food Safety ◽

Bacillus Cereus ◽

Apostichopus Japonicus ◽

Whole Genome ◽

Genome Sequences ◽

Safety Risks

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Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting by Patients in 12 European Countries

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18041507 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (4) ◽

pp. 1507

Author(s):

Agne Valinciute-Jankauskiene ◽

Loreta Kubiliene

Keyword(s):

Statistical Analysis ◽

Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting ◽

Regulatory System ◽

European Countries ◽

Pharmacovigilance System ◽

Common Source ◽

Patient Reporting ◽

Safety Risks ◽

European Regulatory ◽

National Competent Authorities

Patients who report suspected adverse drug reactions (ADRs) help minimize drug safety risks and bolster the pharmacovigilance system. The aim of this study was to examine the contribution of patients to pharmacovigilance and compare the tools used to promote patient reporting in European countries that implemented this reporting type in 2012–2013. A web-based questionnaire was sent to the national competent authorities (NCAs) of the European countries. The received answers were systematized and compared using statistical analysis. The performed statistical analysis demonstrated that changes in the number of received ADR reports increased significantly in each country during the analyzed period. These changes were significantly different in Ireland and Finland from those in the other reviewed countries. The common source of information on direct patient reporting was the country’s NCA website. Other sources used were social media pages, leaflets, and posters. This is the first study on patient reporting schemes implemented after the significant reform of the European regulatory system for pharmacovigilance. However, some countries did not actively promote their patient reporting schemes. Our findings indicate that countries with minimal experience in pharmacovigilance systems that include direct patient reporting should organize comprehensive campaigns on ADR reporting.

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Risk Management in Seaports: A Community Analysis at the Port of Hamburg

Sustainability ◽

10.3390/su13148035 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 13 (14) ◽

pp. 8035

Author(s):

Ayman Nagi ◽

Meike Schroeder ◽

Wolfgang Kersten

Keyword(s):

Risk Management ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Community Analysis ◽

Detection Algorithm ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Emergency Plans ◽

Plausibility Check ◽

Safety Risks ◽

Community Detection Algorithm

The aim of this work is to detect communities of stakeholders at the port of Hamburg regarding their communication intensity in activities related to risk management. An exploratory mixed-method design is chosen as a methodology based on a compact survey and semi-structured interviews, as well as secondary data. A compact survey at the port of Hamburg is utilized to address the communication intensity values among stakeholders. Based on 28 full responses, the data is extracted, cleansed, and prepared for the network analysis using the software “Gephi”. Thereafter, the Louvain community detection algorithm is used to extract the communities from the network. A plausibility check is carried out using 15 semi-structured interviews and secondary data to verify and refine the results of the community analysis. The results have revealed different communities for the following risk categories: (a) natural disasters and (b) operational and safety risks. The focus of cooperation is on the reactive process and emergency plans. For instance, emergency plans play an important role in the handling of natural disasters such as floods or extreme winds.

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Revealing Safety Risks of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Construction

Transportation Research Record Journal of the Transportation Research Board ◽

10.1177/03611981211017134 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 036119812110171

Author(s):

Mostafa Namian ◽

Mohammad Khalid ◽

George Wang ◽

Yelda Turkan

Keyword(s):

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ◽

Construction Projects ◽

The United States ◽

Extensive Literature ◽

Effective Strategies ◽

Aerial Vehicles ◽

Safety Risks ◽

Potential Safety ◽

Post Hoc

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have gained their prevalent recognition in construction because of their exceptional advantages. Despite the increasing use of UAVs in the industry and their remarkable benefits, there are serious potential safety risks associated that have been overlooked. Construction is one of the most hazardous industries in the United States. In addition to the ordinary hazards normally present in dynamic construction workplaces, UAVs can expose workers to a wider range of never-before-seen safety risks that must be recognized and controlled. The industry is not equipped with safety measures to prevent potential accidents, because of scarce research on drone-associated hazards and risks. The aim of this research was to (1) identify the UAV-associated hazards in construction that may expose personnel and property to potential harms, and (2) study the relative impact of each hazard and the associated safety risks. In Phase I, the researchers conducted an extensive literature review and consulted with a construction UAV expert. In Phase II, the researchers obtained data from 54 construction experts validating and evaluating the identified hazards and risks. The results revealed that adopting UAVs can expose construction projects to a variety of hazards that the industry is not familiar with. “Collision with properties,”“collision with humans,” and “distraction” were identified as the top three safety risks. Moreover, the study introduces effective strategies, such as having qualified crew members, proper drone model selection, and drone maintenance, to mitigate the safety risks. Finally, a post-hoc case study was investigated and presented in this article.

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Impact of Surgical Table Orientation on Flow Disruptions and Movement Patterns during Pediatric Outpatient Surgeries

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph18158114 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 18 (15) ◽

pp. 8114

Author(s):

Anjali Joseph ◽

David Neyens ◽

Sahar Mihandoust ◽

Kevin Taaffe ◽

David Allison ◽

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Keyword(s):

Ambulatory Surgery ◽

Surgical Team ◽

Scrub Nurse ◽

Work Zones ◽

Convenience Sample ◽

Operational Strategies ◽

Team Members ◽

Video Recordings ◽

Safety Risks ◽

Flow Disruptions

(1) Background: The surgical table within a typical ambulatory surgery operating room is frequently rotated and placed in different orientations to facilitate surgery or in response to surgeon preferences. However, different surgical table orientations can impact access to different work zones, areas and equipment in the OR, potentially impacting workflow of surgical team members and creating patient safety risks; (2) Methods: This quantitative observational study used a convenience sample of 38 video recordings of the intraoperative phase of pediatric outpatient surgeries to study the impacts of surgical table orientation on flow disruptions (FDs), number of contacts between team members and distance traveled; (3) Results: This study found that the orientation of the surgical table significantly influenced staff workflow and movement in the OR with an angled surgical table orientation being least disruptive to surgical work. The anesthesia provider, scrub nurse and circulating nurse experienced more FDs compared to the surgeon; (4) Conclusions: The orientation of the surgical table matters, and clinicians and architects must consider different design and operational strategies to support optimal table orientation in the OR.

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Note on the regulation of veterinary medical devices in the EU: A review of the current situation and its impact on animal health and safety

Animal Welfare ◽

10.7120/09627286.29.1.037 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 29 (1) ◽

pp. 37-43

Author(s):

H Potockova ◽

P Kusnierik ◽

J Dohnal

Keyword(s):

Veterinary Medicine ◽

Medical Devices ◽

Animal Health ◽

Health And Safety ◽

Well Being ◽

Current Situation ◽

Safety And Efficacy ◽

Safety Risks ◽

Health And Safety Risks ◽

The Eu

Medical devices form a large heterogeneous group of products ranging from simple tools to medical testing and implants, the safety and efficacy of which are strictly regulated in all developed countries. Thanks to the health and cost benefits, medical devices have also found their way into veterinary medicine but, surprisingly, the regulation of these products is far less complex or, in some cases, missing altogether. Given the complexity and potential hazards of certain veterinary devices, the current state of affairs may lead to health and safety risks, both for animals and personnel involved. This review is the first to systematically map the current situation in the EU, revealing health and safety risks in practice for both animals and personnel involved and discussing them in a broader context. Only six out of the EU's 28 member states (Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia) were found to have at least a degree of regulation of veterinary devices. As a result, a single product may be regulated as a veterinary medicinal product, a veterinary medical device or not be regulated at all, depending on the particular EU member state in question. As things stand, veterinary medicine makes use of all kinds of medical devices, including human products, regardless of their regulatory status and (pre-market) control. However, the use of such devices may influence the health and well-being of animals. Several measures are therefore suggested to attain the required levels of safety and efficacy surveillance for veterinary medical devices without creating excessive administration.

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