Preventing Noise and Vibration During the 60 Years of Activity of the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute

2011 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 161-171
Author(s):  
Wiktor Zawieska ◽  
Dariusz Pleban
Keyword(s):  
Working Environment ◽  
60Th Anniversary ◽  
National Research Institute ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Central Institute ◽  
Research Institute

Abstract In 2010, the Central Institute for Labour Protection - National Research Institute celebrated the 60th anniversary of its activity. Primary objectives of the Institute have been and continue to be the protection of employees against any hazards at work stations. Among the numerous hazards, vibroacoustic ones are becoming prevailing. Therefore, one can now dare to say that the 60 years of activity of the Central Institute for Labour Protection have also meant 60 years of preventing noise and vibration in the working environment. For those 60 years of activity, Central Institute for Labour Protection has been associated with outstanding acousticians and vibration specialists. The first chairperson of the Scientific Council of the Central Institute for Labour Protection was Professor Ignacy Malecki, one of the most outstanding Polish scientists. Chairpersons of the Council have also included Professor Adam Lipowczan and Professor Zbigniew Engel and the members of the Council have included Professor Stefan Ziemba and Professor Jerzy Sadowski.

Recognition of qualifications acquired within EU member states to practice OSH-related regulated professions in Poland

2018 ◽  
Vol 558 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-19
Author(s):  
Beata Taradejna-Nawrath
Keyword(s):  
Social Policy ◽  
National Research Institute ◽  
Member States ◽  
Family Work ◽  
Central Institute ◽  
Eu Member States ◽  
The Eu ◽  
Research Institute

This article presents information on the process of recognizing professional qualifications acquired within EU member states and on becoming employed in Poland in OSH-related occupations. Following the act of the Minister of Family, Work and Social Policy of January 16, 2016, on authorization to recognize qualifications, the Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB) is a body governing the procedure for recognizing qualifications for OSH-related regulated professions (OSH specialist and OSH technician) acquired within the EU to be used in Poland. All applicants can use CIOP-PIB’s services.

Main approaches to prevention of health disorders in workers in contact with physical factors

2020 ◽  
Vol 60 (11) ◽  
pp. 827-829
Author(s):  
Andrey V. Melentyev
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Risk ◽  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Machine Building ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Physical Factors ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Industrial Enterprises ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Health Disorders ◽  
Building Enterprises

Introduction. One of the leading causes of occupational health loss, especially in mining and machine-building enterprises, is the combined impact of industrial noise and vibration. The wide prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is one of the most important medical and social problems, due to persistent disability and high mortality, bringing prevention of health disorders to the first place as the basis for preserving labor longevity. The aim of study is to identify the main approaches aimed at preventing health problems in workers who come into contact with vibration and noise at mining and machine-building enterprises. Materials and methods. A survey and survey of 296 industrial workers was conducted. Group 1 (160 people) included men who were exposed to noise and vibration factors above the maximum permissible levels, group 2 consisted of 136 men who did not have direct contact with noise and vibration generating equipment. When conducting an in-depth laboratory and instrumental examination in a hospital setting, all workers additionally calculated the level of cardiovascular risk on the SCORE scale. Statistical analysis was performed using the software package "Statistica 6.0". Results. It is determined that the priority adverse factors of the working environment in production are noise and vibration. It has been shown that individuals who come into contact with these factors are more likely to detect violations of lipid metabolism and endothelial function, have a higher average heart rate and systolic blood pressure, and have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Conclusions. Taking into account the obtained results of the proposed diagnostic approaches aimed at the prevention of health disorders among workers of industrial enterprises. If employees are found to have an increased cardiovascular risk, it is necessary to conduct a more in-depth examination and timely medical and preventive measures.

Making the Right Move to Senior Researcher

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 30-32
Author(s):  
Patrick Valduriez
Keyword(s):  
Data Management ◽  
Computer Science ◽  
Good Work ◽  
Opportunities To Learn ◽  
National Research Institute ◽  
Research Environment ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Senior Researcher ◽  
The Right ◽  
Research Institute

I have been working on research in data management for the last 40 years. I like my job and my research institution (Inria, the French national research institute for computer science), which have offered me great opportunities to learn a lot, do good work, get to know smart and nice people and overall feel useful. However, since the early days of my mid-career, the research environment, including academia and industry, has certainly become more complex, making the move from junior (or pre-tenure) researcher to senior researcher quite challenging. Based on my experience, I review some of the main questions and challenges and give some hints on how to deal with them. I'll sometimes use stories and anecdotes to illustrate the point.

Studies of Time of Farmers' Exposure to Hazardous Factors in the Working Environment on Polish Family Farms

2000 ◽  
Vol 44 (22) ◽  
pp. 662-665
Author(s):  
A. Molocznik
Keyword(s):  
Human Exposure ◽  
Thermal Environment ◽  
Working Time ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
Noise And Vibration ◽  
Agricultural Work ◽  
Chemical Agents ◽  
Work Cycle ◽  
One Year

In order to determine human exposure to hazardous factors of the working environment it is necessary to recognize, apart from their level and intensity, the duration of exposure. This parameter is difficult to measure because of changeable exposure in agriculture, where the work cycle is prolonged to one year, and the daily working time in conditions of exposure to hazardous factors changes irregularly from one day to the next. Studies conducted on typical mixed-production family farms in Poland showed that dust and elements of the thermal environment are the most frequent factors accompanying agricultural work, followed by contact with biological hazards, noise and vibration; whereas the working time in conditions of exposure to chemical agents is the shortest.

The Shang-Yin Dynasty and the An-yang Finds

1933 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 657-685
Author(s):  
W. Perceval Yetts
Keyword(s):  
Smithsonian Institution ◽  
National Research Institute ◽  
Systematic Exploration ◽  
Research Institute

The fact seems strange that thirty years elapsed between the known discovery of inscribed bones and tortoise shells near An-yang and the first systematic exploration of the site. Towards the end of 1928 digging was begun by an expedition sent by the National Research Institute of History and Philology, and partly financed by the Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution. The work suffered from obstruction owing to the prevailing unrest; but several times it has been resumed, and three volumes have appeared under the title Preliminary Reports of Excavations at Anyang. These give interim accounts of the varied results which provide important contributions to history and archaeology.

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