Occupational safety and health’s role in sustainable, responsible nanotechnology: gaps and needs

2009 ◽  
Vol 28 (6-7) ◽  
pp. 433-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Iavicoli ◽  
BM Rondinone ◽  
F. Boccuni
Keyword(s):  
Technological Progress ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Jobs

The newly fledged nanotechnologies offer opportunities for social development, but uncertainties prevail about their impact on human and environmental health. There is still a huge gap between technological progress and research into the health and safety aspects of nanomaterials. This is clear from the quantity of nanoproducts already on the market — more than 600 — and the public and private funds dedicated to the development of nanotechnologies, which are almost a hundred times those available for research into their effects on health and safety. Estimates have it that by 2014, nanotechnologies will be widely used in our society and ten million new jobs will be created. Therefore, it becomes essential to plan an integrated approach to specific risk analysis at work. The following gaps and needs come to light: limited information, difficulties in relating nanotechnologies and production of nanomaterials to specific areas of application, efforts required to assess the hazards posed by nanomaterials in realistic exposure conditions, ethical issues about nanotechnology in the workplace likely to arise from today’s knowledge about the hazards of nanomaterials and the risks they may pose to workers. An integrated approach to research, cooperation, and communication strategies is essential if we are to direct our efforts toward responsible and sustainable growth of nanotechnologies.

scholarly journals Factors Influencing Clients’ Commitment to Sustainable Construction Practices

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-48
Author(s):  
Peter Uchenna Okoye
Keyword(s):  
Construction Projects ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Weighted Average ◽  
Sustainable Construction ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Health And Safety Implications

The success of every construction projects largely depends on the level of commitment of the clients. This study examined the factors influencing the level of clients’ commitment to sustainable construction practices in Nigeria. A questionnaire survey was use to collect data from the public and private construction clients on the level of influence of 16 factors extracted from the literature. A total of 182 valid questionnaires were used for analysis. The result revealed that nine factors with weighted average (W) 0.8≤W≤1 have a high level of influence, whereas seven factors with 0.6≤W≤0.8 have a high-medium level of influence on the clients’ commitment. However, the five most influential factors were: client knowledge and awareness, Cost implication and mechanism of financial involvement, economic value and return on investment, end-user/client perception and preference, and health and safety implications. The result further revealed that there is significant difference on how these factors influence the level of commitment of sustainable construction practices of the public and private clients. The study suggested that the disparity was due to the differences in the level of knowledge, awareness, involvement and commitment of the public and private clients to sustainable construction concept. Hence, it is important to optimize the level of knowledge and awareness of the clients, about the cost, benefits/profits, and health and safety implications of sustainable construction practices so as to promote the level of client’s commitment to sustainable construction practices. It recommended for adequate client involvement throughout the sustainable construction life cycle and a sustained awareness campaign, championed by relevant government agencies and professional organizations through different public programs so as to increase the clients’ commitment and desirability to demand for more sustainable construction projects.

An Integrated Approach to Resort Development (English version)

1992 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Development Economic ◽  
Financial Policies ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Policies And Procedures ◽  
The World ◽  
Resort Development ◽  
Tourist Accommodation

This UNWTO study analyzes six resorts, all largely completed and representing various regions of the world and different types of development. For each case study, comprehensive details are provided on planning and implementation, including the current status of development. Economic, environmental and socio-cultural factors in planning and implementation are also analyzed, as well as the development impact of these factors. The report evaluates the financing of both the infrastructure and tourist accommodation of the resorts, the respective roles of the public and private sectors in financing, and financial policies and procedures applied. Finally, it assesses the potential of applying these planning and implementation procedures in other development projects around the world.

scholarly journals Penerapan Fungsi Ergonomi di Dapur pada Warmindo di Sekitar UNS

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Arifiani Widyawati
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Research Effort ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Occupational Health And Safety ◽  
The Public ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Work Accidents ◽  
Save Energy

Cooking is an activity that is repeatedly every day. Cooking by applying occupational health and safety will ease and simplify the process, the time and energy needed will also be more efficient. The purpose of this research is to raise public awareness of the importance of implementing occupational health and safety, specifically ergonomics and physiology in all activities, especially when cooking. The method that I used in this research is qualitative descriptive with data collection techniques through direct case studies in "Warmindo" around UNS. The result of this research is to inform the whole community about the importance of implementing occupational health and safety, specifically ergonomics and physiology. This research effort, so that the public knows and aware of the importance of implementing occupational health and safety, because if people apply occupational health and safety in their activities it will reduce the number of work accidents in Indonesia and the community will also save energy and time. this research can introduce the public to work that is safe, healthy, and avoid work-related diseases in accordance with existing standards in occupational safety and health regulations. If the community apply it to their lives so that it can have an impact by reducing the level of work accidents or injuries due to improper work positions.

The neglected millions: the global state of aquaculture workers’ occupational safety, health and well-being

2019 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Watterson ◽  
Mohamed Fareed Jeebhay ◽  
Barbara Neis ◽  
Rebecca Mitchell ◽  
Lissandra Cavalli
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Limited Information ◽  
Marine Aquaculture ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Related Data ◽  
Work Related

A scoping project was funded by the Food and Agriculture Organization in 2017 on the health and safety of aquaculture workers. This project developed a template covering basic types of aquaculture production, health and safety hazards and risks, and related data on injuries and occupational ill health, regulations, social welfare conditions, and labour and industry activity in the sector. Profiles using the template were then produced for key aquaculture regions and nations across the globe where information could be obtained. These revealed both the scale and depth of occupational safety and health (OSH) challenges in terms of data gaps, a lack of or poor risk assessment and management, inadequate monitoring and regulation, and limited information generally about aquaculture OSH. Risks are especially high for offshore/marine aquaculture workers. Good practice as well as barriers to improving aquaculture OSH were noted. The findings from the profiles were brought together in an analysis of current knowledge on injury and work-related ill health, standards and regulation, non-work socioeconomic factors affecting aquaculture OSH, and the role of labour and industry in dealing with aquaculture OSH challenges. Some examples of governmental and labour, industry and non-governmental organisation good practice were identified. Some databases on injury and disease in the sector and research initiatives that solved problems were noted. However, there are many challenges especially in rural and remote areas across Asia but also in the northern hemisphere that need to be addressed. Action now is possible based on the knowledge available, with further research an important but secondary objective.

Managing Workplace Stress: Psychosocial Hazard Risk Profiles in Public and Private Sector Australia

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina D'Aleo ◽  
Peter Stebbins ◽  
Roger Lowe ◽  
Danielle Lees ◽  
David Ham
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Workplace Stress ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hazard Risk ◽  
Public And Private Sector ◽  
Job Content ◽  
Job Context

AbstractThe present research examined the perceptions of Australian employees on dimensions of workplace stress. The sample included 664 male (n= 234) and female (n= 430) workers from the public (n= 559) and private (n= 105) sectors. Participants completed the Health and Safety Executive Indicator Tool as a measure of workplace stress. Results indicated that private sector employees rated their employers as being more effective in managing workplace stress, while employees in both sectors rated their employers as less effective in managing Job Content stressors than Job Context stressors. Compared with normative benchmarks, employees overall also reported risks of stress associated with Relationships and Role. Implications of these findings and suggestions for future research were discussed.

How and how well do workplace assessments work? Using contextual variations in a theory-based evaluation with a large N

Evaluation ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 135638902098046
Author(s):  
Peter Dahler-Larsen ◽  
Anna Sundby ◽  
Adiilah Boodhoo
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Control Group ◽  
The European Union ◽  
The Public ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Regulatory Policies ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Large N ◽  
Safety And Health

What can be said about effect of an intervention without a control group? The lack of evaluative evidence is a long-standing problem for regulatory policies against work-related health and safety risks. The European Union Occupational Safety and Health Framework has been in operation for three decades and covers more than 200 million workers, but the most recent evaluation was inconclusive about the benefits generated by this framework. A theory-based evaluation focusing on mechanisms in combination with a design capturing within-intervention variations offers a way forward. The idea is to measure the prevalence of most likely mechanisms and their correlation with outcomes. This approach is illustrated in a large- N evaluation of the use of workplace assessments in the public sector in Denmark. The strengths and weakness of the workplace assessment legislation are assessed. It is shown how findings based on the presented approach contribute to the public debate about workplace assessments.

scholarly journals Industrial Health and Safety of the Workers in Textiles

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 362-364
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Work Force ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Healthy Environment ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Safety Parameters ◽  
Industrial Health ◽  
Corporate Social

The success of firm depends on the manpower skill, attitude and satisfaction towards the job. As a part of Corporate Social Responsibility, the organizations must look to provide a secured and healthy environment for the workers. This also helps to achieve a sustainable growth of the organization. Now a day’s many of the business organization have started focusing on the occupational safety and health issues of the workers. But the picture is somewhat different in the decentralized sector of textiles i.e. powerloom and handloom. The safety parameters are not much concerned in these industries and thus the percentage of the accidents and the health issues is considerable in these units. The current work tries to identify the parameters that are affecting the health and safety of the work force.

scholarly journals US long-haul truck driver health demands integrated approach

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-397 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Hege ◽  
Michael Perko ◽  
Yorghos Apostolopoulos ◽  
Sevil Sönmez ◽  
Robert Strack
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Integrated Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Health Demands ◽  
Haul Truck

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of both occupational safety and health (OSH) and worksite health promotion (WHP) efforts targeted at long-haul truck drivers (LHTDs) and to identify strengths and weaknesses to inform future interventions and/or policy changes. Design/methodology/approach Review of the literature was done to identify theoretical and methodological approaches frequently used for protecting and promoting the health and well-being of LHTDs. Findings Health and safety issues impacting LHTDs are complex and naturally interrelated. Historically, the majority of approaches to the health and safety of LHTDs have emphasized the safety side and there has been a lack of comprehensive and integrated WHP/OSH attempts. Originality/value The literature pertaining to LHTD health has expanded in recent years, but intervention and policy efforts have had limited success. Several scholars have discussed the need for integrating WHP/OSH efforts for LHTD health, but have not actually provided a description or a framework of what it entails in which the authors provide a conclusion to the review of the literature. The authors provide a critical discussion regarding a collaborative approach focused on National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health’s Total Worker Health model. The integration further promotes an advancement of theoretical and methodological strategies.

The public health and safety consequences of sleep disordersThis paper is one of a selection of papers published in this Special Issue, entitled Young Investigators' Forum.

2007 ◽  
Vol 85 (1) ◽  
pp. 179-183 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Sigurdson ◽  
Najib T. Ayas
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Quality Adjusted Life Year ◽  
Respiratory Disorder ◽  
The Public ◽  
Medical Disorders ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Significant Public Health ◽  
Public Health And Safety

Sleep deprivation and medical disorders of sleep are common in today’s society and have significant public health implications. In this article, we address 3 specific issues related to the public health and safety consequences of sleep disorders. First, we review data that has linked sleep restriction to a variety of adverse physiologic and long-term health outcomes including all-cause mortality, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. Second, we will review recent data that has demonstrated that therapy for obstructive sleep apnea (the most common respiratory disorder of sleep) is an extremely efficient use of healthcare resources (in terms of dollars spent per quality adjusted life year gained), and compares favorably with other commonly funded medical therapies. Finally, we will review data that illustrate the potential adverse patient and occupational safety impacts of the extreme work schedules of housestaff (physicians in training).

scholarly journals Assessment of biosafety measures in clinical laboratories of Al-Madinah city, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (09) ◽  
pp. 755-761
Author(s):  
Omar Falah Khabour ◽  
Khalil H. Al Ali ◽  
Jamal N. Aljuhani ◽  
Mousa A. Alrashedi ◽  
Fuaad H. Alharbe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Safety Measures ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Laboratory Staff ◽  
The Public ◽  
Clinical Laboratories ◽  
Laboratory Workers

Introduction: Workers in clinical laboratories are exposed to occupational hazards on a daily basis and their health and safety may be threatened if appropriate protective standards are not implemented. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practices of clinical laboratory workers towards biosafety measures, in Al-Madinah city, Saudi Arabia. Methodology: Clinical laboratory staff was recruited from both the public and private sectors. A structured self-administered questionnaire was used to achieve the aim of the study. Results: A total of 208 workers participated in the study (64% were males, 57% were from the public sector and 71% held a BSc degree). About 68% of the workers were trained in laboratory safety. The majority (> 80%) followed guidelines for disposing medical wastes, decontamination of sample spills, and use of protective lab coats, gloves, etc. However, among participants, 24.2% used to eat, drink or use gum, 18.3% used cosmetics and 24.6% used the mobile phone in the lab. About 18.4% reported that they continued working with a finger cut, whereas 67% reported that they used to recap needles after blood withdrawal. These unacceptable behaviors were associated with lack of lab safety training (P < 0.05), biology degree holders (P < 0.05), and low experience (3 years and less, P < 0.01). With respect to facilities, most of the laboratories complied with standard safety measures. Conclusion: The majority of the sample showed good laboratory practices with respect to safety measures. However, some behaviors are not accepted and need interventions

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