scholarly journals The Risk Assessment on Bamboo Weaving Craftsmen in Rajapolah District Tasikmalaya Regency

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 64
Author(s):  
Isyeu Sriagustini ◽  
Teni Supriyani
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Medium Risk ◽  
Health And Safety Risks

Introduction: Tasikmalaya Regency is one of the areas in West Java that has a large industrial potential, especially small and handicraft industries. Every workplace, both formal and informal, has various potential hazards that can affect the health of workers or can cause occupational diseases. As bamboo is sharp, the craftsmen must be very careful in treating bamboo as a woven materialbecause the risk of accidents such as cutting off hands, being punctured by bamboo slats, and the risk of other potential mechanical hazards can occur. The purpose of this study is to analyze the occupational health and safety risks of woven craftsmen in the Rajapolah District, Tasikmalaya Regency. Methods: This study was a descriptive study. 5 Bamboo weaving craftsmen were the subjects of this study. Meanwhile, the objects of this study were the work process and workplace environment. Data collection was carried out by observation and interviews. Data analysis was performed using a semi-quantitative risk analysis method according to AS/NZS 4360: 2004 standard. Results: 23 potential hazards are identified from all stages of the bamboo process, and 23 health and safety risks are identified from all potential hazards, with 1 risk at a lowrisk level, 15 risks at a medium risk level, and7 risks at a highrisk level. Conclusion: There are 7 risks at the high-risk level that must be prioritized for control, originating from the potential hazards of ergonomics and chemicals.

scholarly journals Assessment of Safety and Health Risks of Seismic Project of Fars Mountain 1 Using HAZAN Method

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arsalan Razmjoei ◽  
Leila Ebrahimi Ghavam Abadi ◽  
Amin Delavar ◽  
Hamid Reza Pakbaz
Keyword(s):  
Health Risks ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Assessment Process ◽  
Risk Level ◽  
Risk Assessment Process ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Health And Safety Risks ◽  
Significant Health

Introduction: The overall oil and gas industries are considered as the most important industry in the country, where a significant part of the budget depends on it. The significant health and safety implications of these industries have been highlighted by staff and stakeholders as well. Methods: The present study was conducted to identify and assess the safety and health risks of the Fars Mountain 1 Seismology project using the HAZAN method in 2016 and 2017. The HTA was used to analyze the main tasks of the main occupations: digger, surveyor, shooter, drivers and helicopter pilot. The risk assessment process identified in the HAZAN method was based on qualitative matrix. In HAZAN, 50 health and safety risks were identified. Results: The results showed that 8 risk (16درصد) were unacceptable, 25 unsatisfactory (50درصد) and 17 (34درصد) were acceptable. Conclusion: The results showed that the processes of aviation and land transport, as well as traffic on mountain routes, are the most expensive activities of the project. Finally, management solutions were proposed to reduce the risk level of the most important project activities.

ASSESSING THE HEALTH AND SAFETY RISKS IN THE EDUCATION SECTOR

2016 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-572
Author(s):  
Mirela Panainte-Lehadus ◽  
Florin Nedeff ◽  
Alina Petrovici ◽  
Gabriela Telibasa ◽  
Daniel-Catalin Felegeanu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Health And Safety Risks

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.

Characteristics of forklift accidents in korean industrial sites

Work ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Kwan Woo Kim
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Older Workers ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Industrial Accidents ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Industrial Sites ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Intensive Education ◽  
And Training ◽  
Insurance Compensation

BACKGROUND: Although using forklifts in industrial sites contributes to productivity, many workers have been injured or killed owing to industrial accidents caused by forklifts. OBJECTIVE: This study analyzed the characteristics of forklift accidents by employment type and work process, thereby identifying the factors contributing to industrial accidents and providing recommendations to prevent accidents. METHODS: Data on 1,061 industrial forklift accidents occurring in 2018 collected from the national injury insurance compensation database were analyzed. In addition to analyzing the accident characteristics, this study performed a risk assessment per forklift work process. RESULTS: Many accidents were associated with older workers, those employed for <  6 months, and workplaces with ≤49 workers. The risk was the highest for accidents involving caught-in objects in the loading/unloading step and collision accidents in the forward- and backward-driving steps. CONCLUSIONS: Measures are needed to prevent industrial forklift accidents. First, forklift and worker movement routes must be strictly separated or controlled by a work supervisor. It is necessary to secure a time margin for workers to avoid collapsing cargo by using an appropriate tool/jig during loading/unloading. Second, guidance, inspection, and support are needed to promote employers’ safety and health awareness in workplaces with <  50 workers. Lastly, intensive education and training concerning health and safety is required for workers with less than six months of experience.

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

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.

Review of Health and Safety Risks of Wood Chips Use

2014 ◽  
Vol 1001 ◽  
pp. 426-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jana Müllerová ◽  
Jozef Puskajler
Keyword(s):  
Health And Safety ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Combustion Efficiency ◽  
Wood Chips ◽  
Solid Fuels ◽  
Fuel Cost ◽  
Pellet Quality ◽  
Human Breath ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Health And Safety Risks

Alternative solid fuels becoming popular thanks to considerable fuel cost save (comparing to gas). Pellet quality varies depending on content of bark, straw and other non-wood additives. These additives decrease the combustion efficiency and increase the fuel consumption and solid emission. Pellets stored in large amount bring certain hazard for a man. They may become dangerous for the high fire risk due to self-ignition tendency and also due to moulds presence attacking the human breath system.

Identifying Health and Safety Risks for Childcare Workers

AAOHN Journal ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 55 (8) ◽  
pp. 321-325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belinda J. McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Workplace Health Promotion ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Workplace Health ◽  
Safety Issues ◽  
Safety Risks ◽  
Health Promotion Programs ◽  
Childcare Workers ◽  
Health And Safety Risks

Childcare workers are exposed to several health and safety risks in their work environment, the most common being infectious diseases, musculoskeletal injuries, accidents, and occupational stress. Pregnant childcare workers have an additional risk of potential harm to the fetus. Occupational health nurses can work collaboratively with childcare workers to reduce these risks and provide workplace health promotion programs. This article explores the occupational health and safety issues for childcare workers and suggests health promotion strategies that could be implemented by occupational health nurses working in this arena.

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