scholarly journals Ergonomic Notations for Ships and Offshore Structures

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Clifford Baker ◽  
Kevin McSweeney ◽  
Julie Pray
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Offshore Structures ◽  
Crew Member ◽  
Ergonomic Design ◽  
Access Structures ◽  
Design Characteristics ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

In cooperation with industry partners, ABS supports a database of maritime accidents and close calls, as well as the associated causes. Analyses of these data are used, in part, to guide the research and development activities of the ABS Safety and Human Factors Department. With regard to occupational safety, a dominant theme in these data is the relationship of the design of structures for means of access to crew member injuries and deaths, with significant numbers of these occurring during the use of ladders, stairs, hatches, platforms, and other access aids. As a result, an ABS Guide has been prepared to evaluate the ergonomic design characteristics of access structures aboard ships and offshore facilities. Compliance with the requirements in the Guide can lead to the granting of up to four separate ABS ergonomic notations (ERGO notations). Paper published with permission.

Combined Model of Technology Use and Medical Adherence in eHealth Technology Implementation

2021 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 776-780
Author(s):  
Bijita Devkota ◽  
Fernando Montalvo ◽  
Daniel S. McConnell ◽  
Janan A. Smither
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Technology Acceptance ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Medical Information ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Lower Treatment ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

eHealth applications are expected to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare systems by providing improved medical information flow between medical providers and patients. Although the technology is expected to empower patients, lower treatment costs, and provide real-time collection of health data, individuals may be apprehensive about the use and efficacy of eHealth technologies. Medical professionals are often unaware of human factors technology acceptance or usability models which impact the use of medically focused technology, such as eHealth applications. Similarly, human factors professionals are often unaware of treatment adherence models which map the relationship of illness factors and individual differences to treatment protocols. The present paper presents a theoretical approach through which technology acceptance and usability models should be combined with medical treatment adherence models to ensure that eHealth applications are used properly and effectively.

Human factor and information security in higher education

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-221 ◽  
Author(s):  
Efthymia Metalidou ◽  
Catherine Marinagi ◽  
Panagiotis Trivellas ◽  
Niclas Eberhagen ◽  
Georgios Giannakopoulos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Security ◽  
Computer Security ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the association of lack of awareness and human factors and the association of lack of awareness and significant attacks that threat computer security in higher education. Design/methodology/approach – Five human factors and nine attacks are considered to investigate their relationship. A field research is conducted on Greek employees in higher education to identify the human factors that affect information security. The sample is consisted of 103 employees that use computers at work. Pearson correlation analysis between lack of awareness and nine (9) computer security risks is performed. Findings – Examining the association of lack of awareness with these attacks that threat the security of computers, all nine factors of important attacks exert significant and positive effect, apart from phishing. Considering the relationship of lack of awareness to human factors, all five human factors used are significantly and positively correlated with lack of awareness. Moreover, all nine important attacks, apart from one, exert a significant and positive effect. Research limitations/implications – The paper extends understanding of the relationship of the human factors, the lack of awareness and information security. The study has focused on employees of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, namely, teachers, administrators and working post-graduate students. Originality/value – The paper has used weighted factors based on data collection in higher education to calculate a global index for lack of awareness, as the result of the weighted aggregation of nine (9) risks, and extends the analysis performed in the literature to evaluate the effectiveness of security awareness in computer risk management.

Assessment of Durability of Wet Night Visible Pavement Markings

2013 ◽  
Vol 2337 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald B. Gibbons ◽  
Brian Williams ◽  
Benjamin Cottrell
Keyword(s):  
Human Factors ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Detection Distance ◽  
Separate Paper ◽  
Pavement Markings ◽  
Diminishing Returns ◽  
Pavement Marking ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

This paper describes the visibility experiment conducted as part of a research effort to establish the durability of pavement markings in an on-road installation. Six marking technologies were installed on a portion of Route 460 in Blacksburg, Virginia. A human factors experiment in natural rain conditions was performed to establish the visibility needs of the driver. The retroreflectivity of the markings was measured at intervals of 2 to 5 months, with six measurements over the course of 23 months (these data are discussed in a separate paper). Previous research suggested that a minimum retroreflectivity of 150 mcd/m2/lx should be maintained to meet drivers' visibility needs. As part of this research, a human factors experiment was conducted to test the validity of this recommendation. The distance at which participants could detect the end of a pavement marking was measured as well as the retroreflectivity of the marking at those points. The relationship of detection distance and retroreflectivity found in this study suggests that as retroreflectivity increases beyond 150 mcd/m2/lx, there are diminishing returns on detection distance. This finding suggests that the recommended minimum is appropriate for providing increased visibility for drivers, while keeping retroreflectivity requirements at a reasonable level for marking manufacturers.

scholarly journals PENINGKATKAN KEMAMPUAN PEMAHAMAN MATEMATIS MELALUI PENGEMBANGAN MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN MATEMATIKA BERBANTUAN MACROMEDIA FLASH PADA SISWA KELAS VI SD MATERI BANGUN DATAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
PATRI JANSON SILABAN ◽  
ASNITA HASIBUAN
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Posttest Score ◽  
Mathematical Understanding ◽  
Average Increase ◽  
Maximum Gain ◽  
Device Development ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The problem in this research is learning rarely uses media in learning,  students' mathematical understanding ability is still low in mathematics learning flat-build material, lack of learning media. This study aims to determine the relationship of the development of Macromedia Flash-assisted mathematics learning media related to flat material. This research method uses research and development (Research and Development). The 4-D device development model consists of 4 stages of development, namely Define, Design, Develop and Disseminate or adapted into a 4-D model, namely defining, designing, developing and disseminating. In the field trials the average pretest score is 68.24 while the average posttest score is 86.76. An average increase of 18.52. The minimum gain value is 0.62 while the maximum gain value is 1.00. In the test of the spread of the average pretest value is 60.33 while the average posttest score is 81.33. An average increase of 21. The minimum gain value is 0.77 while the maximum gain value is 0.83. Based on these data, the development of mathematics learning media assisted by macromedia flash has experienced a significant increase in students' mathematical understanding abilities.

scholarly journals The Relationship of Farmers Characteristics and Perception of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Application in Farming Activities in Wonosalam District, Jombang Regency, East Java

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-158
Author(s):  
Abdul Farid ◽  
Arum Pratiwi ◽  
Aan Dwi Auliya Fitri
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Land Area ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training

The majority of residents of Wonosalam Subdistrict are farmers who are at high risk of having health problems due to interactions with hazardous materials, such as pesticides. The implementation of occupational safety and health (K3) which is still low triggers the occurrence of accidents and diseases in farmers that have an impact on performance degradation so that it can cause losses. The aim of this study to find out the relationship between farmers 'characteristics and farmers' perceptions in the application of K3 in Wonosalam District, Jombang Regency by using descriptive quantitative methods. Observation variables include age, level of education, training, length of farming, income, land status and land area on perceptions of OHS application. The data used are primary data obtained from 98 farmers using a questionnaire. Analysis of the data used in this study is thecorrelation analysis Spearman Rank. The results showed that the characteristics of farmers associated with farmers' perceptions in applying OSH were the level of education and training. While the characteristics of farmers who are not related to the perception of farmers in the application of OSH are age, length of farming, income, land status and land area.

The Bedroom

1972 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 421-450 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henry Mcilvaine Parsons
Keyword(s):  
Research And Development ◽  
Human Factors ◽  
Sexual Activity ◽  
Related Research ◽  
Length Width ◽  
Design Characteristics

The bedroom has hitherto escaped systematic human factors examination. In summarizing design-related research and development to date, this article first reviews each of the major and minor activities of bedroom users, particularly sleeping (including lying behavior), sexual activity, housekeeping, sitting, and observing. Then in similar fashion it looks at design characteristics, first of the bedroom environment, then of the bed. The former include size, sound, illumination, temperature, ventilation, decor, furnishings, and interroom relationships. Among the latter are bed coverings, length, width, height, space underneath, weight, capacity, location, construction of bedsteads, construction of mattresses, inclination, and of particular interest, firmness. Most of the research reported has been completely unknown to those in the human factors field. Needs for more research and development are obvious.

scholarly journals The Occupational Safety and Health Administration at 50: Protecting Workers in a Changing Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 110 (5) ◽  
pp. 631-635 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Michaels ◽  
Jordan Barab
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Health Administration ◽  
Work Injuries ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Setting Process ◽  
Changing Economy ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

The passage of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 brought unprecedented changes in US workplaces, and the activities of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have contributed to a significant reduction in work-related deaths, injuries, and illnesses. Despite this, millions of workers are injured annually, and thousands killed. To reduce the toll, OSHA needs greater resources, a new standard-setting process, increased civil and criminal penalties, full coverage for all workers, and stronger whistleblower protections. Workers should not be injured or made sick by their jobs. To eliminate work injuries and illnesses, we must remake and modernize OSHA and restructure the relationship of employers and workers with the agency and each other. This includes changing the expectation of what employers must do to protect workers and implementing a requirement that firms have a “duty of care” to protect all people who may be harmed by their activities. Only by making major changes can we ensure that every worker leaves work as healthy as they were when their work shift began.

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