scholarly journals Ensuring the safety of workers in underground electrical installations - professional risk assessment

2020 ◽  
Vol 305 ◽  
pp. 00029
Author(s):  
Georgeta Buică ◽  
Anca Elena Antonov ◽  
Constantin Beiu ◽  
Dragos Pasculescu ◽  
Remus Dobra
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Technical Requirements ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workplace Accidents

Occupational risk assessment is a prevention tool used to manage safety and health at work in the national economy sectors of activity. Within the operation and maintenance in underground electrical installations, several major risk factors are identified, mainly due to work equipment cumulated with risk factors generated by the work environment and workload. To highlight the working conditions and the technical requirements of the underground electrical installations, the activity carried out for 50 years was analyzed, taking into account the lifespan of the electrical installations. Also, the events and accidents at work, the assessments of the risk in the workplace was analysed and represents a synthesis of research studies carried out so far. The research highlights the role of safety measures aimed to ensure the safety and health of workers working in underground electrical installations, mainly about work equipment and the means of work against electrocution to efficiently manage occupational risks and reduce workplace accidents and occupational disease, as well as technical events in electrical installations.

scholarly journals Biological risk assessment: A challenge for occupational health and safety practitioners during the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) Pandemic

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Carlos Carvalhais ◽  
Micaela Querido ◽  
Cristiana C. Pereira ◽  
Joana Santos
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Assessment Method ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Biological Risk ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Qualitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Medium Risk

BACKGROUND: The COVID-19 global pandemic brought several challenges to occupational safety and health practice. One of these is the need to (re)assess the occupational risks, particularly, biological risks. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this work is to promote guidance to occupational safety and health practitioners when conducting a biological risk assessment in this context. METHODS: The main steps of the biological risk assessment are explained with some inputs regarding the novelty posed by SARS-CoV-2 and an example of a qualitative risk assessment method is presented. Also, its application to two different activities was exemplified. RESULTS: In both cases, the assessment considered that vulnerable workers were working from home or in medical leave. The results showed low or medium risk level for the assessed tasks. For medium risk level, additional controls are advised, such maintain social distancing, sanitize instruments/equipment before use, use proper and well-maintained PPE (when applicable), and promote awareness sessions to spread good practices at work. Employers must be aware of their obligations regarding biological risk assessment and OSH practitioners must be prepared to screen and link the abundance of scientific evidence generated following the outbreak, with the technical practice. CONCLUSIONS: This paper could be an important contribution to OSH practice since it highlights the need to (re)assess occupational risks, especially biological risk, to ensure a safe return to work, providing technical guidance.

scholarly journals Integral risk assessment to optimize expenses for occupational safety measures at a machine-building enterprise

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 10-22
Author(s):  
Vitalii Bezsonnyi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Workplace Safety ◽  
Machine Building ◽  
Assessment Procedure ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Building Enterprise ◽  
Integral Assessment ◽  
Industrial Risks

In the absence of uniform and unified requirements for the assessment of industrial risks at an enterprise, the system approach remains the only tool for a comprehensive assessment of the workplace safety. Implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) system involves identifying, analyzing and reducing risks at the workplace. The purpose of the article is to calculate the minimum expenses for occupational safety measures and minimize production risks identified through the developed procedure for analyzing the hazards of the machine-building enterprise. The research methodology is based on the integrated use of qualitative and quantitative approaches to risk assessment, namely, structured assessment and integral assessment using the “rucksack problem” optimization model. The study identifies the risks that are most common and the most serious ones. The procedure of risk reduction is proposed, which is to determine the minimum costs for achieving each of the integral assessments for the machine-building enterprise. The practical value of work consists in the ability to directly apply the developed methodology for risk assessment at the enterprises of the machine-building industry, and to easily adapt the risk assessment procedure to other conditions.

Hazard and occupational risk assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 5-11
Author(s):  
Albert Yelin ◽  
Vladimir Shumilin
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Health Risks ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Traditional Practices ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Novel Approaches

Occupational risk assessment is estimating health risks from exposure to various levels of a workplace hazard. Understanding how much exposure to a hazard poses health risks to workers is important to reduce those risks. Traditional practices of OHSA imply that problems are addressed only after a worker is injured or becomes sick. Novel approaches recognize that finding and fixing a hazard preventively is much more effective. In this paper, we analyze the reasons for occupational risk assessment and identifying a potential workplace hazard with the purpose of eliminating risk factors and cases of workplace accidents in various types of companies.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Workplace Bullying: A Systematic Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. 1945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fernando R. Feijó ◽  
Débora D. Gräf ◽  
Neil Pearce ◽  
Anaclaudia G. Fassa
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Workplace Bullying ◽  
Work Organization ◽  
Organizational Factors ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Leadership Framework ◽  
Being Bullied ◽  
As Stress ◽  
Meta Analyses

Objective: The goal of this study was to systematically review risk factors for workplace bullying. Methods: The search was carried out in two databases. Studies with estimates of risk factors for workplace bullying were included in the review. We assessed the quality of the selected studies using an adapted version of the Downs and Black checklist. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Meta-analyses of Observational Studies in Epidemiology (MOOSE) guidelines were used for reporting papers. Results: Fifty-one papers were included, and 70.6% were from European countries. Women were reported to be at higher risk of being bullied in most studies (odds ratio (OR) from 1.17 to 2.77). Authoritarian and laissez-faire leadership styles were positively associated with bullying. Several psychosocial factors, such as stress (OR from 1.37 to 4.96), and occupational risks related to work organization, such as flexible work methods, role conflict, role ambiguity, monotonous or rotating tasks, high demands, pressure of work, and unclarity of duties were strongly associated with bullying. Discussion: The findings highlight the central role of organizational factors in bullying. Policies to prevent bullying must address the culture of organizations, facing the challenge of developing a new management and leadership framework.

scholarly journals Development of a circular economy and evolution of working conditions and occupational risks—a strategic foresight study

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michel Héry ◽  
Marc Malenfer
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Fossil Fuel ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Occupational Risks ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Strategic Foresight ◽  
Major Factors

Abstract The circular economy can be defined as an economic system of exchange and production intended to increase the efficiency of the use of resources at all stages of products’ life cycle (including goods and services). Since most natural resources are not inexhaustible, and fossil fuel consumption is considered one of the major factors of global warming, its development seems inevitable, even if it can only be progressive (spanning several decades) and may not apply to all sectors. The circular economy is likely to challenge work methods and working conditions. Consequently, a strategic foresight study has been conducted in order to assess the main consequences on occupational safety and health. In the practice of INRS which carried out this work, foresight is above all a tool to improve and facilitate thinking and decision-making.

scholarly journals Diagnostics and monitoring of economic entities security

2019 ◽  
Vol 91 ◽  
pp. 08002 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elena V. Karanina ◽  
Olesya A. Ryazanova ◽  
Alexander N. Timin ◽  
Larisa P. Domracheva
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Final Stage ◽  
Small Businesses ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Management Decisions ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Definition Of

The article shows the place and role of economic entities in the system of economic security of territories. Various approaches to the definition of the term “economic security of small businesses” are considered. The main factors and threats to the economic security of economic entities of the territories are presented. Presents the author’s system of basic indicators of estimation of economic safety of economic entities of the territory. Offers on carrying out diagnostics and monitoring of risks are given. Recommendations as a rating of economic security of economic entities of territories are given. The procedure for monitoring the economic security of economic entities of the territories based on a risk-based approach can be represented in the form of five interrelated stages. This is the stage of collecting data on enterprises and the calculation of the necessary indicators. The stage of formation of the system of indicators, they are risk factors. Stage of processing indicators. The stage of building an integrated model of potential and risk assessment. In addition, the final stage of assessment of the complex level of economic security of economic entities of the territories. This will allow making management decisions in the field of development and support of small businesses at the territorial level.

Working conditions in selected hospital rooms: results of a pilot study on noise, illumination and microclimate

2018 ◽  
Vol 567 (12) ◽  
pp. 17-21
Author(s):  
Bożena Smagowska ◽  
Dariusz Pleban ◽  
Andrzej Sobolewski ◽  
Andrzej Pawlak
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Operating Room ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Measurement Methods ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Safety And Health

The article presents an assessment of three physical factors of the work environment, i.e. noise, illumination and microclimate in selected rooms of a hospital. The rooms were selected in cooperation with occupational safety and health services. Quantities characterizing noise, illumination and microclimate were measured in the operating room and in the sterilization and pathomorphology rooms. For this purpose, the measurement methods included in the standards were applied. The pilot study showed that noise limits were exceeded in terms of annoyance and that there is a need to improve illumination in the operating room, in the sterilization room and in the histological laboratory. In the operating and in the sterilization rooms, the requirement of thermal comfort was met with the assumption of low physical activity of employees, while in the pathomorphology room, changes are necessary.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT ON THE INDONESIAN NAVY SHIP PROJECT USING HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL

JOURNAL ASRO ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 124
Author(s):  
Sukmo Hadi Nugroho ◽  
Bambang Suharjo ◽  
Adi Bandono ◽  
Agus Tri Haryanto
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Risk Ranking ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
Health Risk Management

Indonesian Navy ships (KAL) is one element of the Integrated Fleet Weapon System (SSAT), which plays an important role in carrying out tasks in the defense field. So, we need an optimal KAL readiness to support the passage of the operation to be carried out successfully and smoothly. One of the ways used to prepare KAL is to carry out routine maintenance through the docking process. However, in practice there are accidents  suffered by workers.This research was conducted using the HIRARC method. HIRARC is a method of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control measures that are used for this method is considered moreappropriate and more accurately where the dangers that arise in the process described docking of any work activity. In this method also provides appropriate control measures for each hazard. Based on the results of the HIRARC analysis, each suction work activity of docking based Risk Ranking will be sorted according to the level of Risk Matrix and will be discussed further against high risks and implemented controls. Then the resulting draft recommendation to minimize workplace accidents in the docking process is by way of elimination, Administration Control and Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).Keywords: HIRARC method, Docking process, KAL.

RISK MANAGEMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH IN KRI DOCKING PROJECT USING HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL (HIRARC) METHOD CASE STUDY: PT. PAL INDONESIA

JOURNAL ASRO ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
Rega Dinatha Putra ◽  
Benny Sukandari ◽  
Wihartono Wihartono
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Risk Control ◽  
Hazard Identification ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Work Activity ◽  
Risk Ranking ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Workplace Accidents ◽  
The Republic

The Republic of Indonesia warship (KRI) is one of the elements of the Integrated Fleet Weapon System, which has an important function in carrying out existing tasks in the defense sector. So that KRI readiness is needed optimally to support the operation to be carried out successfully. One way that is used to prepare the KRI is to carry out routine maintenance through the docking process. But in its implementation, there are still accidents experienced by workers. This research was conducted using the Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Risk Control (HIRARC) method. HIRARC is a method of hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk control measures. This method is considered more precise and more accurate where the dangers that arise in the docking process are explained from each work activity. This method also provides appropriate control measures for each hazard. Based on the results of this HIRARC analysis, in each work activity docking based on Risk Ranking will be sorted according to the level of Risk Matrix and will be discussed further against high risk and implemented controls. Then the recommendations produced to minimize workplace accidents in the docking process are by elimination, Administration Control and Use of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). Keywords: HIRARC Method, Docking, PT. PAL Indonesia.

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