Income, wealth and use of personal protection equipment in the Mekong Delta

Management Techniques ◽

Using Data ◽

AbstractBoth in developing and developed countries, farmers often do not protect themselves adequately, especially when applying agrochemicals that are dangerous for their health. The issue is relevant because insufficient protection is between the causes leading to intoxication of farmers and workers who handle these products. The literature suggests that both lack of training and information and low income may explain why, especially in developing countries, protective equipment is under-used. Using data from the Mekong Delta, this study addresses the issue of whether income and household wealth may help explaining the use of incomplete protections against pesticides. The results suggest that income, more than wealth, is a reason why Vietnamese farmers operating in the Mekong Delta fail in using adequate protections. In particular, the data suggest that they may prefer to divert resources to increasing the production of their fields or to buying goods that may be used both as protection and as everyday garments. This behaviour leads to underinvestment in some important protective goods. Possible public interventions to mitigate the problem are suggested; in particular, the promotion of integrated pest management techniques could be useful.

Contamination of SARS-CoV-2 in patient surroundings and on personal protective equipment in a non-ICU isolation ward for COVID-19 patients with prolonged PCR positive status

Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control ◽

10.1186/s13756-020-00839-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Li Wei ◽

Wenzhi Huang ◽

Xiaojun Lu ◽

Yantong Wang ◽

Linzhi Cheng ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Healthcare Workers ◽

Clinical Samples ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Environmental Sampling ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Environmental Cleaning ◽

Air Samples ◽

Before And After ◽

Isolation Ward

Abstract Objectives We performed an environmental sampling study to investigate the environmental contamination of SARS-CoV-2 by COVID-19 patients with prolonged PCR positive status of clinical samples. Methods We sampled the air from rooms for nine COVID-19 patients with illness or positive PCR > 30 days, before and after nasopharyngeal/oropharyngeal swabbing and before and after nebulization treatment. We also sampled patients’ surroundings and healthcare workers’ personal protection equipment (PPE) in a non-ICU ward. SARS-CoV-2 was detected by PCR. Results Eighty-eight samples were collected from high-touch surfaces and floors in patient rooms and toilets, with only the bedsheets of two patients and one toilet positive for SARS-CoV-2. All air samples (n = 34) were negative for SARS-CoV-2. Fifty-five samples collected from PPE were all negative. Conclusion Contamination of near-patient surroundings was uncommon for COVID-19 patients with prolonged PCR positive status if environmental cleaning/disinfection were performed rigorously. Airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was unlikely in these non-ICU settings.

Atividades Educativas para uso adequado de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual em Hospital Federal de Referência

Enfermagem em Foco ◽

10.21675/2357-707x.2020.v11.n1.esp.3630 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 11 (1.ESP) ◽

Author(s):

Camila Pureza Guimarães Da Silva ◽

Verônica Caé Da Silva ◽

Patrícia Fernandes Britto ◽

Dejanira De Jesus ◽

Verônica Wermelinger Costa Nonato ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Continuing Education ◽

Rio De Janeiro ◽

Descriptive Study ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Educational Activities ◽

Adult Inpatient ◽

The City

Objetivo: relatar a experiência da realização de atividades educativas sobre Paramentação e Desparamentação de Equipamentos de Proteção Individual (EPI) em um hospital da rede federal situado no município do Rio de Janeiro. Método: estudo descritivo, do tipo relato de experiência, realizado em um hospital a partir de ações educativas. Resultados: foram desenvolvidas ações educativas com 894 colaboradores da instituição onde a maioria era do sexo feminino (80,6%), 70% das categorias de enfermagem e mais de 48% dos serviços de internação de adultos. Houve demonstração de insegurança quanto às técnicas, especialmente a de desparamentação. Conclusão: as atividades possibilitaram um cuidado da instituição com os seus colaboradores, da equipe de enfermagem e multiprofissional, dando-lhes ferramentas no uso correto dos EPI para enfrentamento da COVID-19.Descritores: Enfermagem; Educação Continuada; Equipamento de Proteção Individual; Infecções por Coronavirus; COVID-19.EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR PROPER USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN A FEDERAL REFERENCE HOSPITALObjective: to report the experience of carrying out educational activities on Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) placement and safe removal in a federal hospital located in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Method: descriptive study, the type of experience report realized in a hospital based on educational actions. Results: educational activities were developed with 894 participants of the institution, most were female (80.6%), 70% from the nursing category and more than 48% from adult inpatient services. There was demonstration of insecurity regarding the techniques, especially on withdrawal of personal protective equipment. Conclusion: the activities made it possible to care for the institution with its collaborators, the nursing and multidisciplinary team, giving them tools for the correct use of PPE to face COVID-19.Descriptors: Nursing; Continuing Education; Personal Protection Equipments; Coronavirus Infections; COVID-19. ACTIVIDADES EDUCATIVAS PARA EL USO ADECUADO DEL EQUIPO DE PROTECCIÓN PERSONAL EN UN HOSPITAL FEDERAL DE REFERENCIAObjetivo: informar sobre la experiencia de llevar a cabo actividades educativas sobre colocación y retiro de equipos de protección personal (EPP) en un hospital federal ubicado en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Método: estudio descriptivo, informe de experiencia, realizado en un hospital basado en acciones educativas. Resultados: las acciones educativas se desarrollaron con 894 participantes de la institución, la mayoría eran mujeres (80,6%), 70% de la categoría de enfermería y más del 48% de los servicios de hospitalización de adultos. Hubo demostración de inseguridad con respecto a las técnicas, especialmente la eliminación de equipos Conclusión: las actividades permitieron atender a la institución con sus colaboradores, el equipo de enfermería y multidisciplinario, brindándoles herramientas para el uso correcto del EPP para hacer frente à COVID-19.Descriptores: enfermería; Educación contínua; Equipo de protección personal; Infecciones por coronavirus; COVID-19.

Internet Use around the World: An Empirical Assessment

Perspectives on Global Development and Technology ◽

10.1163/15691497-12341456 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (6) ◽

pp. 683-699

Author(s):

Minh Dao

Keyword(s):

Developing Countries ◽

Low Income ◽

Internet Use ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Computer Access ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

The World ◽

Internet Application ◽

Abstract This paper empirically assesses the effect of the determinants of Internet use, using several samples of both developed and developing countries. Based on a sample of 23 low-income economies in 2015, we find that Internet use depends upon computer access. Using a sample of 38 lower middle-income countries we find that Internet use depends upon Internet quality and Internet affordability. Using a sample of 41 upper middle-income countries, we find that computer access and Internet affordability influence Internet use. From a sample of 45 high-income countries, we are able to show that computer access, Internet quality, and affordability do affect Internet use. Using a sample of thirty oecd countries, we find that Internet use depends upon computer access and Internet quality. When a sample of 150 developing and developed countries is used, results show that Internet use is influenced by computer access, Internet quality, Internet affordability, and Internet application.

Analysis of MUI Fatwa Number 17 of 2020 Regarding Kaifiat Prayer Guidelines for Health Workers Who Wear Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) When Treating and Handling Covid-19 Patients

Al-ISTINBATH Jurnal Hukum Islam ◽

10.29240/jhi.v6i2.3332 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 247

Author(s):

Frina Oktalita ◽

Darlin Rizki

Keyword(s):

Health Workers ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

The Body ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Library Research ◽

The Law

This study aims to analyze the MUI fatwa no. 17 of 2020 concerning the guidelines for prayer for health workers who wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when handling and caring for COVID-19 patients. This study tries to describe the ijtihad method used by MUI in establishing a law. This study uses a type of library research with descriptive analysis. The results of this study state that health workers (PPE) must continue to pray even though it’s not possible to purify themselves (ablution or tayamum). With consideration, 1) if the body (lahiriyah) in hadas condition, it is not obligate his pray (I'adah), 2) if the PPE is unclean then it is necessary to repeat the prayer. The fatwa cannot be separated from the syar'i argument which is the basis for issuing the fatwa, particularly using the talfiq manhaji method. The fatwa can be used as an alternative to confusion over the law, and is intended to create benefits, especially for health workers who treat and handle Covid-19 patients.

Problems of Development and Implementation of Personal Protection Equipment for Personnel of Radiation and Chemical Hazardous Facilities, Emergency and Rescue Teams and Population

Disaster Medicine ◽

10.33266/2070-1004-2021-3-69-72 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 69-72

Author(s):

V.I. Rubtsov ◽

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G.A. Novikov ◽

A.N. Timoshenko ◽

G.P. Prostakishin ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Energy Use ◽

Operation Mode ◽

Normal Operation ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Emergency Rescue ◽

Emergency Situations ◽

Influence Area

The article presents a brief review of the activities of the laboratory "Personal protection equipment for the personnel of hazardous production facilities" for creation of the regulatory-legal and regulatory-methodological support system for personal protection of the personnel of radiation and chemical hazardous facilities, of regular and non-staff emergency rescue teams of Rosatom State Corporation and of FMBA of Russia as well as of the population living in the influence area of the mentioned facilities. The issues of standardization and certification of personal protective equipment at NPPs and in the field of atomic energy use — both in the normal operation mode of dangerous objects, and in emergency situations of peace and war time are considered. The problems arising in the implementation of innovative personal protective equipment, primarily due to international obligations, are shown.

Vacillating Behavior of TOM Effect and Adaptive Market Hypothesis: A Firm Level Evidence from Emerging Stock Market of Pakistan

Journal of Business and Social Review in Emerging Economies ◽

10.26710/jbsee.v6i2.1141 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Dr. Muhammad Naeem Shahid ◽

Dr. Khalid Latif ◽

Ghulam Mujtaba Chaudhary

Keyword(s):

Decision Making ◽

Time Variation ◽

Efficient Market Hypothesis ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Test Statistic ◽

Firm Level ◽

Time Performance ◽

Using Data ◽

Over Time ◽

Through the current study we amplify the available literature on AMH (Adaptive Market Hypothesis) and calendar anomalies because this is the first study of its nature which links TOM effect with AMH which allows the behavior of conventional TOM-effect to swing over time. To fulfill the drive, study investigates daily mean return from PSX of Pakistan using data of 107 firms individually over a longer period of time ranging 1996-2015. To discover the time variation in the levels of predictability of TOM returns, study uses four different sub-samples covering identical length of observations of five years each to investigate how TOM effect has performed over time. There are few studies in the literature investigating TOM effect at firm level and very rare studies examining TOM effect through (AMH), so the current study may be of importance and interest to finance researcher, academicians and practitioners alike. To elucidate the volatility and its varying nature, the study applies GARCH (1,1) regression model which enables for time-variation in volatility of security returns. Kruskal-Wallis test-statistic is used to handle non normality in the equity return series. We find that with the passage of time performance of TOM effect evolves, consistent and aligned with the assertion of AMH. Finally, this study exhibits that behavior of TOM effect is well elucidated by Adaptive Market Hypothesis (AMH) than conventional Efficient Market Hypothesis (EMH). The results may be used for better decision making for investors and the article complements studies on market efficiency and TOM effect in developing and developed countries.

PERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT IN THE WORKSHOP FUEL SUPPLIES

Scientific Papers Collection of the Angarsk State Technical University ◽

10.36629/2686-7788-2021-1-1-180-184 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 (1) ◽

pp. 180-184

Author(s):

Aleksandr Gorbachev ◽

Viktoriya Igumen'scheva

Keyword(s):

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Fuel Supply

The article discusses personal protective equipment used by workers in the fuel supply shop CHP.

Hubungan Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Kenyamanan Pekerja dengan Pemakaian Alat Pelindung Diri (APD) di Bengkel Las Listrik Kecamatan Amuntai Tengah Kabupaten HSU Tahun 2016

JURNAL KESEHATAN LINGKUNGAN: Jurnal dan Aplikasi Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan ◽

10.31964/jkl.v14i1.36 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 14 (1) ◽

pp. 383

Author(s):

Gusti Permatasari ◽

Gunung Setiadi ◽

Arifin Arifin

Keyword(s):

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Safety And Health ◽

Cross Sectional Design ◽

Information Materials ◽

Relationship Of

Abstract: Relations Of Knowledge, Attitude And Comfort Of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) In Las Electrical Workshop Subdistrict Central Amuntai Regency Hulu Sungai Utara 2016. Means work safety and health is one of the aspect protection of the labour to achieve optimal productivity. The means of the implementation of the safety and health of work, use of personal protection equipment (PPE) is a last choice in protecting the safety and health for workers of hazards potential. The results of a preliminary survey shows 60% on 10 workers of the las electrical workshop knowing the benefits and usefulness of the APD. The comfort factor of 80% felt less comfortable. The purpose of the study is to know the relations of knowledge, attitude and comfort with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in las electrical workshop Subdistrict Amuntai Central Regency Hulu Sungai Utara. The benefits of this research are as information materials and evaluation to find out the factors that affect its relationship with workers wearing of personal protection equipment (PPE). The research method used analytic survey with cross sectional design. Population of research to 40 people.Data analysis used X2 (Chi-Square). The results showed : (1) knowledge (p=0,000), (2) attitude (p=0,025), comfort (p = 0.002). The results showed that there is a relationship of knowledge, attitude and comfort with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in las electrical workshop Subdistrict Central Amuntai Regency Hulu Sungai Utara. An increase in oversight activities of las electrical workshops of workers so that workers work safely as wearing the of personal protective equipment (PPE) when working. Keywords: PPE; knowledge; attitude; comfort

Savings and Incomes of Households and Inclusive Growth

International Conference on Eurasian Economies 2015 ◽

10.36880/c06.01446 ◽

2015 ◽

Author(s):

Ercan Uygur

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Wealth Distribution ◽

Developed Countries ◽

Social Aspects ◽

Inclusive Growth ◽

Savings Behavior ◽

Income Groups ◽

Low Incomes ◽

Low Income Groups ◽

This paper has three aims. The first is to explore the savings behavior of different income groups of households, with an emphasis on those with low incomes. This is achieved by going through the Household Budget Surveys (HBS) in some developing and developed countries. The HBSs reveal that the majority of poor sections of the societies do not save or have negative savings. The second aim of the paper is to explain the economic and social aspects of the savings behaviour of income groups, particularly those with low incomes. The paper explains that the “no saving/dissaving” behaviour of the low income groups and the resultant factors create economic and social problems. In this context, the paper also dwells on wealth distribution and issues of inclusive growth. The third aim of this paper is to examine policies implemented to encourage savings in general and savings of the low income groups in particular. To this end, policies pursued in some developing and developed countries are evaluated with reference to inclusive growth.

The Problematics of Management Personal Protection Equipment Waste related to Covid-19 in Indonesia

Sriwijaya Law Review ◽

10.28946/slrev.vol5.iss2.1161.pp300-308 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (2) ◽

pp. 300

Author(s):

Muhammad Hadin Muhjad ◽

Fakhruddin Razy ◽

Ahmad Fikri Hadin

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Combustion Temperature ◽

Medical Waste ◽

Protective Equipment ◽

Personal Protection ◽

Legal Research ◽

Pyrolysis Method ◽

Circular Letter ◽

The Government

Medical Waste for Covid-19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is classified as B3, which can potentially be a medium for spreading the virus. Therefore, management must be carried out, consisting of collection, sorting, transportation, temporary storage, to processing (destruction) based on the Circular of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 2 of 2020 using the incinerator and problematic autoclave methods. The purpose of this study is to find out how the law regulates the management of Covid-19 PPE waste in Indonesia and how it should be. The research method used is normative legal research. The results showed that based on the Circular Letter of the Minister of LHK No. 2 of 2020, it is determined that the destruction of Covid-19 PPE waste as B3 waste must go through an incinerator facility with a minimum combustion temperature of 800⁰ C and an autoclave equipped with a shredder. This method is considered overkill and incurs high costs. The conclusion of this study is to provide input for the Government to review or revise the Circular regarding safer Covid-19 PPE B3 waste management, including through the pyrolysis method.