scholarly journals Occupational Health and Safety in Biotechnological Processes: A Review and Future Directions

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-48
Author(s):  
Luma Mirely de Souza Brandão ◽  
Milson dos Santos Barbosa ◽  
Isabela Nascimento Souza ◽  
Lays Carvalho de Almeida ◽  
Danyelle Andrade Mota ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Chemical Methods ◽  
Future Directions ◽  
Safe Work ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
Biotechnological Processes ◽  
And Control

An option to change partially or completely conventional chemical methods is a biotechnological process. It enables the development of environmentally friendly and innovative means. The safety of this process has not been fully examined, thus, the lack of awareness about risk management is a great concern. This work aims to elucidate the importance of recognizing, assessing, and controlling potential risks, and developing appropriate risk management to develop bioprocesses safely. For this purpose, qualitative research was carried out through scientific studies and current legislation. Safe development of biotechnological procedures allows for occupational safety throughout the processes. It was observed that control measures should be adopted to obtain a safe work environment for everyone. These measures can be carried out through anticipation, recognition, assessment, and control of existing risks or that may exist in the process. Also, it was found that the involvement of all adequate risk management is fundamental. Therefore, biotechnological processes must be developed safely for workers, the environment, and society.  

scholarly journals Evaluation of occupational safety conditions in a waste plastic recycling plant in Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 2281-2296
Author(s):  
Bruna Borges Soares ◽  
Lucas Farias de Sousa ◽  
Mariana Aguiar dos Santos
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Northeastern Brazil ◽  
Safety Standards ◽  
Plastic Recycling ◽  
Study Results ◽  
And Control

The adequacy of working conditions to safety standards has a fundamental importance in the company's environment. The efficient implementation of an Occupational Health and Safety Management System allows the reduction of risks associated with accidents; reduce costs to the employer and a strong ally in the competitive market when the safety indicator is a decisive factor in the choice of suppliers. The aim of this study was to evaluate occupational safety and health (OSH) practices at work in a plastic recycling plant located in northeastern Brazil, as well as to identify opportunities for improvement. Data collection was carried out from on-site visits and control measures were proposed for the risk factors identified. The evaluation made it possible to identify that the recycling activity is characterized by several occupational hazards, which are aggravated by inadequate working conditions. The non-conformity of jobs, the use of obsolete equipment and the lack of specific training to perform certain functions were identified as the most relevant aspects. For these, opportunities for improvement and adequation were connected. The study results can help other companies that perform the same activities to improve their performance in OSH based on the points of improvement presented.

scholarly journals Assessment of risk management and control measures against coronavirus disease

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalil Ur Rehman ◽  
Shahla Andleeb ◽  
Saleh Alfarraj ◽  
Sulaiman Ali Alharbi ◽  
Adeel Mahmood
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
And Control

Conducting a Field Investigation

2019 ◽  
pp. 33-52
Author(s):  
Michael E. King ◽  
Diana M. Bensyl ◽  
Richard A. Goodman ◽  
Sonja A. Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Field Investigation ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Field Investigations ◽  
Core Function ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
And Control ◽  
Public Health And Safety

Performing field investigations is a core function of epidemiology in public health. When a threat to the public’s health occurs, epidemiologists investigate to describe the problem and identify causes, recommend immediate prevention and control measures, and provide a foundation for communicating information quickly to those who need to know to save lives and protect people from future illness. Although diseases and evaluative technologies evolve continually, the approach to conducting an epidemiologic field investigation remains relatively constant. Investigating an outbreak requires both a speedy and accurate response, necessitating a systematic approach that results in action. This chapter describes the basic 10-step approach for conducting an epidemiologic field investigation. Although the steps in this chapter are presented in a numeric and conceptual order, the order sometimes changes in practice. Ultimately, the goal of any epidemiologic field investigation is to use the science of epidemiology to rapidly ensure public health and safety.

scholarly journals IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT IN ISLAMIC HOSPITAL SURABAYA A. YANI

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-25
Author(s):  
Muhammad Huda Firmansyah
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Health Risk ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Occupational Safety And Health ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Near Miss ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Safety Incident ◽  
Health Risk Management

Background: Risk management is a preventive effort for a company, especially those engaged in the service sector, which is very prone to errors and complaints. For this reason, it is necessary to map the risks that occur in accordance with the work unit in it which is expected to minimize the number of accidents or errors in both patients, visitors and employees in the hospital. In the 2019 patient safety incident report data at the Surabaya A. Yani Islamic Hospital, it was found that there were incidents which included near miss 93%, not injured 4%, unexpected events 3% and Sentinel 0%. The purpose of this study was to identify and identify the application of occupational safety and health risk management at the A. Yani Islamic Hospital in Surabaya. Methods: This thesis is a qualitative research with a case study method with the aim of fully describing the implementation of K3 risk management at Surabaya A. Yani Hospital based on observation, survey and documentation data on 37 units and hospital workplaces by identifying risks. , analyze and find risk control measures. Results: The results showed that the implementation of K3 risk management in the Islamic Hospital of Surabaya A. Yani based on the results of risk identification obtained as many as 25 risks in the graha building and the old building which were further analyzed by finding 15 moderate risks and 10 high risks. can be done is by repairing damaged infrastructure and improving the existing security system at the A. Yani Islamic Hospital in Surabaya. Conclusion: The conclusion in this study is the implementation of K3 risk management at the Islamic Hospital of Surabaya A. Yani based on the process of risk identification and risk analysis, there are 25 potential risks, of which there are 15 moderate risks and 10 high risks that can potentially cause accidents to employees, visitors and patients. In this case, control efforts are made to minimize the number of incidents and accidents.

scholarly journals METODE JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS DALAM PENGENDALIAN RESIKO KERJA DI PT. JAKARANA TAMA CABANG MEDAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 48-55
Author(s):  
Irmayani Irmayani ◽  
Luci Br Ginting ◽  
Anggi Isnani Parinduri ◽  
Rosita Ginting ◽  
Jul Asdar Putra Samura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Production Process ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Safety Analysis ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Job Safety ◽  
Psychological Risks ◽  
And Control

The progress of formal industry is accompanied by the use of technology used in the production process that has a risk of harm to aspects of occupational safety and health as well as the work environment. Therefore, Job Safety Analysis (JSA) which is one of the risk management that needs to be applied to determine the risks of hazards in the work environment so that appropriate control measures can be taken. This research is a qualitative research that aims to explore a problem with detailed limitations, as well as in-depth data collection. The number of informants in this study were 7 people. Data collection was carried out using work safety job analysis worksheets and in-depth interviews equipped with voice recording devices for 7 informants. The results of research carried out there are potential dangers that still need attention and control. From several stages of the production process that is usually done at PT. Jakarana Tama Medan Branch the process of conveying and mixing, continuous rolling, steaming, cutting, friying michine, cooling, and packing. The risks of accidents and occupational diseases that occur to workers are divided into two parts, including physical and psychological. Physical risks include falling, slipping, being shocked, pinched, burns, hearing loss, respiratory distress, complaints of muscle aches. and psychological risks in the form of work stress or discomfort. Factors causing it can occur due to unsafe actions and unsafe conditions. The advice that can be given is that supervision of the work process must be further improved so that workers do not do things that deviate from the provisions that have been applied, provide sanctions for workers who break the rules, and equip personal protective equipment in each division according to the type of work.

scholarly journals Experiences and Practices in the Current Prevention and Control of the Novel Coronavirus Pneumonia in China

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shen Shao ◽  
Zichen Zhou ◽  
Yue Li ◽  
Shuyu Liu ◽  
Lu Lu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Lung Diseases ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
International Health ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
The Novel ◽  
New Type ◽  
Prevention And Control Measures ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
And Control

ABSTRACT Since December 2019, several new infectious diseases, mainly lung diseases caused by novel coronavirus infections, have been discovered in Wuhan, Hubei Province. With the spread of the epidemic, cases in other regions of China and abroad have been confirmed. This sudden outbreak of a new type of infectious disease has seriously threatened people’s health and safety, and China has adopted strong prevention and control measures in response. To provide a reference for international health emergency management workers, this article summarizes, from an academic perspective, the main prevention and control measures taken in China.

scholarly journals Molecular characterization of ochratoxin A-producing fungi isolated from poultry feed

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-27
Author(s):  
Youssuf A. Gherbawy ◽  
Eman G.A. El-Dawy ◽  
Hams M.A. Mohamed
Keyword(s):  
Ochratoxin A ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Animal Health ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Toxin Production ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Poultry Feed ◽  
Aspergillus Section Nigri ◽  
And Control ◽  
Aspergillus Section

Mycotoxins are toxic metabolites mainly produced by Aspergillus spp. fungi. Further fungal characterization and mycotoxin estimation in feed are crucial measures for animal health and safety. The aim of this study was to identify and characterize mycotoxin-producing fungi in poultry feed. Forty poultry ration samples were collected and were subjected to morphological and molecular as well as to phylogenetic analyses of Aspergillus section Nigri. On average, 40% (16 of 40 samples) were contaminated with Aspergillus section Nigri fungi. Moreover, A. niger and A. tubingensis were identified and characterized in the contaminated poultry feed using molecular and phylogenetic analyses. Furthermore, our results showed that ochratoxin A was produced by some fungal isolates indicating their mycotoxigenicity.  In conclusion, A. niger and A. tubingensis contaminate poultry feed and can produce mycotoxins under optimal conditions. Furthermore, several preventive and control measures should be undertaken to reduce the occurrence of fungal contamination and toxin production in poultry rations.

scholarly journals Risk Management of Training Services in PT MMK

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-223
Author(s):  
Bovi Mutiara Sofi ◽  
Heti Mulyati ◽  
Deni Achmad Soeboer
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Risk Map ◽  
Business Training ◽  
Potential Risks ◽  
High Level ◽  
Training Services ◽  
Training Service ◽  
Previous Training

One of the business training services that is rapidly grown is at the Occupational Health and Safety (Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3)) training services. PT MMK is a K3 training service company that has been developed since 2016. However, PT MMK faces some risks in its business activities. There are various problems and potential risks faced by PT MMK, so it needs a business risk management observation. The research aimed to identify and analyze the level of risk faced by PT MMK by applying a quantitative method. The primary and secondary data were used. Sampling was carried out by using non-probability techniques with purposive sampling through the expert judgment approach. There were eight respondents in the research. Meanwhile, the applied analytical methods were Cochran analysis and Godfrey risk map. The result shows that based on four divisions, PT MMK has 30 internal risks and 8 external risks. There are 4 low-level risks, 14 moderate-level risks, 19 high-level risks, and 1 extreme-level risk. Based on the highest risks, PT MMK should do detailed budgeting, so there is no over cost based on the previous training budget. Moreover, the company can also expand its market share to the other companies by offering its training.

scholarly journals FINANCIAL SECURITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: METHODS OF ANALYSIS AND RISK MANAGEMENT (THE CASE OF RUSSIA)

2018 ◽  
pp. 68-80
Author(s):  
Natalia Kazakova ◽  
Anna Sivkova
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Control Process ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
General Level ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Corporate Fraud ◽  
Quality Of Control ◽  
And Control ◽  
Development Methods

Under the conditions of today’s megarisks, the general level of instability of the world economy is only rising, the number of unprofitable organizations with overdue debts increases, and this creates additional threats to financial security of the states. In this regard, the presented research results have scientific and applied importance for risk management of financial security of economic entities on the basis of the suggested control and analytical concept. The suggested concept includes; monitoring, diagnostics, prevention of crisis situations, including bankruptcy, corporate fraud or financial irregularities in the economy. Accounting for the specifics of economic entities in the analysis, diagnostics and control of their activities is aimed at developing an effective management system for corporate fraud and bankruptcy prevention. The conceptual principles of information and analytical support, improved methods used in analyzing, evaluating and monitoring financial security contribute to the development of this methodology for economic analysis and control, ensuring their effectiveness and transparency. The comprehensive toolkit offered here for diagnosing financial security allows identifying the areas of increased bankruptcy risks, fraudulent actions or ineffective business management; unify the control process, thereby reducing labor intensity and improving the quality of control measures.

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