scholarly journals Developing Workshop Safety Management Skills for Kyambogo University Mechanical Production Engineering Students in Uganda

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Peter Agole ◽  
Wilson Okaka

Effective workshop management skills are vital for the occupational safety of the students, lecturers, instructors, support staff, or technicians who use mechanical production or manufacturing workshops at universities. The main purpose of the paper is to examine the status of the undergraduate university students’ skills practice in safety management in the engineering educational workshops assess the common occupational hazards and risks in the workshops, and explain the prospects of promoting occupational safety standards. The paper was informed by a recent study that was done in Kyambogo University, Uganda with a focus on employable skills outputs. The paper objectives were to identify the safety measures to be used in skills practice, design precautionary signs for skills practice, implement safety measures for skills practice in the department of mechanical production Engineering. In the study, a descriptive research design was used, where both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used. The total number of respondents who participated in the study was 30. The respondents included the head of the department, lecturers, students, technicians from the Mechanical Production Engineering Department of Kyambogo University. Data were collected from respondents through the use of questionnaires and interview guides. Data were analyzed and presented using tables and then descriptions were done using percentages. The findings revealed the following occupational hazards and risks, physical hazard, ergonomic hazards, chemical hazards, psychological hazards, and biological hazards. The study also revealed that accidents always occurred in the department of mechanical and production workshops. The major causes of the accidents were due to lack of knowledge or skills, safety policy gears, carelessness, safety protective wears, proper storage of materials, and instructions’ manuals or guidelines. In addition, there are problems of lack of modern tools, digital technology, good supervision, adequate space, and awareness of the ICT led safety systems. The cost-cutting strategies for workshop safety management were warning signs, alerts, and clear labels, use of protective gear, providing first aid kits, vocationalised training, and awareness campaigns on occupation safety. There is a need for routine monitoring, renovations, replacing obsolete machines, safety tags, fire drills, industry-university benchmarking, or industrial placements

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Jackeline Nascimento Martins Borges ◽  
Naianne Braga Vieira ◽  
Patrícia Moreno Pereira ◽  
Glaucia Pereira de Lucena

Diante dos cuidados da enfermagem aos recém-nascido na UTI neonatal, faz-se necessário conhecer a percepção das puérperas, e nesse sentido, melhorar a assistência, aprimorar a atenção e o cuidado, a fim de exercer um cuidado humanizado. O objetivo foi averiguar, a percepção das puérperas frente a humanização do atendimento da equipe de enfermagem aos recém-nascidos internados na UTI neonatal e apresentar as principais evidências atualizadas sobre o tema. A busca dos artigos incluídos na revisão integrativa foi realizada em bases de dados nacionais, sendo: LILACS, SCiELO e BVS.  A discussão dos resultados foi organizada nos subtemas: a família, a equipe de enfermagem e a humanização. Conclui-se que é de extrema importância uma assistência humanizada por parte da equipe de enfermagem. O laço entre as puérperas, RNs e equipe de enfermagem deve ser cada vez mais fortalecido, tornando o ambiente hostil da UTI neonatal em um ambiente mais tranquilo e acolhedor.Descritores: UTI Neonatal, Recém-Nascidos, Puérperas. Analysis of cognitive ergonomics in nursing in hemodialysis clinicAbstract: Occupational safety measures, aiming at the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual, were necessary for the development of norms that would lead to the minimization of occupational hazards existing in the workplace. Based on this context, the present study presented an analysis of cognitive ergonomics, among which the present risks, which influence the research. The aspects that compose cognitive ergonomics, be it memory, perception, reasoning and motor response, allow interferences in the development of nurses' care practices, leading the study to the understanding that this ergonomics contributes to psychosocial risks and, consequently, occupational risks. Therefore, through this reality that was raised by the research, it is proposed the commitment to direct the educational process to the nursing scope, in order to overcome the challenges that permeate the care in the hemodialysis clinic.Descriptors: Occupational Risks, Work Nurse, Cognitive Ergonomics. Percepción de las puérperas acerca de la asistencia de enfermería en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatalesResumen: Ante el cuidado de enfermería a los recién nacidos en la UCI neonatal, es necesario conocer la percepción de las puérperas y, en este sentido, mejorar la asistencia, la atención y lo cuidado, para ejercer el cuidado humanizado. El objetivo fue averiguar la percepción de las puérperas acerca la humanización de la asistencia por el equipo de enfermería a los recién nacidos ingresados en la UCI neonatal y presentar las principales evidencias actualizadas sobre el tema. La búsqueda de artículos incluidos en la revisión integradora se realizó en bases de datos nacionales, siendo: LILACS, SCiELO y BVS. La discusión de los resultados se organizó en los subtemas: la familia, el equipo de enfermería y la humanización. Se concluye que la asistencia humanizada del equipo de enfermería es extremadamente importante. El vínculo entre las puérperas, los recién nacidos y el equipo de enfermería debe fortalecerse cada vez más, haciendo que el ambiente hostil de la UCI neonatal sea un ambiente más tranquilo y acogedor.Descriptores: UCI Neonatal, Recién Nacidos, Mujeres Puérperas.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (33) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Suzane Gomes de Medeiros ◽  
Soraya Helena Medeiros de Morais ◽  
Marcos Antônio Ferreira Júnior ◽  
Francis Solange Vieira Tourinho ◽  
Patrícia Peres de Oliveira ◽  
...  

As medidas de segurança no trabalho, visando a integridade biopsicossocial do indivíduo, fizeram-se necessárias para o desenvolvimento de normas que conduzissem a minimização dos riscos ocupacionais existentes no âmbito laboral. Embasado neste contexto, o presente estudo apresentou uma análise da ergonomia cognitiva, dentre esta os riscos presentes, que influenciam nas atividades desenvolvidas pelos, raciocínio e resposta motora, possibilitam interferências no desenvolvimento das práticas assistenciais dos enfermeiros, conduzindo o estudo na compreensão de que esta ergonomia contribui para os riscos psicossociais e, consequentemente, os riscos ocupacionais. Portanto, através desta realidade que foi levantada pela pesquisa, propõe-se o compromisso em direcionar o processo educativo ao âmbito da enfermagem, a fim de serem superados os desafios que permeiam sobre a assistência na clínica de hemodiálise.Descritores: Riscos ocupacionais. Enfermeiro do Trabalho. Ergonomia cognitiva. Assessment of safe nursing care in vaccine roomsAbstract: Occupational safety measures, aiming at the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual, were necessary for the development of norms that would lead to the minimization of occupational hazards existing in the workplace. Based on this context, the present study presented an analysis of cognitive ergonomics, among which the present risks, which influence the activities developed by nursing professionals. A bibliographic review of scientific nurses' care practices, leading the study to the understanding that this ergonomics contributes to psychosocial risks and, consequently, occupational risks. Therefore, through this reality that was raised by the research, it is proposed the commitment to direct the educational process to the nursing scope, in order to overcome the challenges that permeate the care in the hemodialysis clinic.Descriptors: Occupational Risks, Work Nurse, Cognitive Ergonomics. Evaluación de atención segura en salas de vacunasResumen: Las medidas de seguridad en el trabajo, visando la integridad biopsicosocial del individuo, se hicieron necesarias para el desarrollo de normas que llevarían a la minimización de los riesgos ocupacionales existentes en el ámbito laboral. En este contexto, el presente estudio presentó un análisis de la ergonomía cognitiva, entre los riesgos presentes, que influencian en las actividades desarrolladas por los profesionales de que componen la ergonomía cognitiva, sea memoria, percepción, raciocinio y respuesta motora, posibilitan interferencias en el desarrollo de las prácticas asistenciales de los enfermeros, conduciendo el estudio en la comprensión de que esta ergonomía contribuye a los riesgos psicosociales y, consecuentemente, los riesgos ocupacionales. Por lo tanto, a través de esta realidad que fue planteada por la investigación, se propone el compromiso en dirigir el proceso educativo al ámbito de la enfermería, a fin de ser superados los desafíos que permean sobre la asistencia en la clínica de hemodiálisis.Descriptores: Riesgos Ocupacionales, Enfermero del Trabajo, Ergonomía Cognitiva.


Buildings ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 73
Author(s):  
Fernanda Rodrigues ◽  
João Santos Baptista ◽  
Débora Pinto

The construction industry has one of the highest occupational accident incidence rates among all economic sectors. Currently, building information modelling (BIM) appears to be a valuable tool for analysing occupational safety issues throughout the construction life cycle of projects, helping to avoid hazards and risks and, consequently, increasing safety. This work investigates BIM methodology and the application of related technologies for building safety planning and demonstrates the potential of this technology for the integrated implementation of safety measures during the design phase and construction site management. The first step consisted of a literature review on applying BIM-related technologies for safety in the design and planning phases. Following this, to show the potentialities of construction simulation, a case study based on BIM 4D to prevent falls from height was developed. With BIM 4D, it is possible to follow the construction process over time, giving the construction safety technicians, designers, supervisors and managers the capability to analyse, in each phase, the potential risks and identify which safety measures should be implemented. BIM can effectively integrate safety measures from the design phase to the construction and use phase and enable integrated safety planning within construction planning, leading to reliable safety management throughout the construction process.


Safety ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Sebastian Brandhorst ◽  
Annette Kluge

To ensure safety-related behavior in risky operations, several safety measures, such as safety-related rules and safety management systems including audits, rewards, and communication, are implemented. Looking at each single measure, it is reasonable to assume that each one leads to rule compliance, but how do they interact? In an experimental study, we varied (1) the salience of either safety, productivity, or both, (2) the reward for the compliance and punishment for a violation, (3) the communication of audit results (result- or process-based), and (4) the gain and loss framing of performance indicators. In a 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial between-group design, 497 engineering students in the role of Control Room Operator participated in a five hour simulation of a production year of a chemical plant. Looking at single effects, salient safety goals led to a low number of rule violations compared to the salience of production goals. Interestingly, the interaction of several measures showed that particular combinations of measures were highly detrimental to safety, although altogether, they were assumed to reduce risks. For practice, this means that the effects of safety measures depend on their particular combination and can lead to unwanted effects.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 124-130
Author(s):  
Nithya Deyelly Batista Neves Guidão ◽  
Ana Paula Timóteo Vieira ◽  
Ângela Santos Silva Fabbrin ◽  
Ludmila Batista de Bulhões Almeida ◽  
Karla Natyara Novais Borges ◽  
...  

As medidas de segurança no trabalho, visando a integridade biopsicossocial do indivíduo, fizeram-se necessárias para o desenvolvimento de normas que conduzissem a minimização dos riscos ocupacionais existentes no âmbito laboral. Embasado neste contexto, o presente estudo apresentou uma análise da ergonomia cognitiva, dentre esta os riscos presentes, que influenciam nas atividades desenvolvidas pelos profissionais de enfermagem. Para a construção da pesquisa, utilizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica composta por obras científicas e endereços eletrônicos publicados entre 2008 a 2018. Os aspectos que compõem a ergonomia cognitiva, seja memória, percepção, raciocínio e resposta motora, possibilitam interferências no desenvolvimento das práticas assistenciais dos enfermeiros, conduzindo o estudo na compreensão de que esta ergonomia contribui para os riscos psicossociais e, consequentemente, os riscos ocupacionais. Portanto, através desta realidade que foi levantada pela pesquisa, propõe-se o compromisso em direcionar o processo educativo ao âmbito da enfermagem, a fim de serem superados os desafios que permeiam sobre a assistência na clínica de hemodiálise.Descritores: Riscos Ocupacionais, Enfermeiro do Trabalho, Ergonomia Cognitiva. Analysis of cognitive ergonomics in nursing in hemodialysis clinicAbstract: Occupational safety measures, aiming at the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual, were necessary for the development of norms that would lead to the minimization of occupational hazards existing in the workplace. Based on this context, the present study presented an analysis of cognitive ergonomics, among which the present risks, which influence the activities developed by nursing professionals. A bibliographic review of scientific works and electronic addresses published between 2008 and 2018 was used to construct the research. The aspects that compose cognitive ergonomics, be it memory, perception, reasoning and motor response, allow interferences in the development of nurses' care practices, leading the study to the understanding that this ergonomics contributes to psychosocial risks and, consequently, occupational risks. Therefore, through this reality that was raised by the research, it is proposed the commitment to direct the educational process to the nursing scope, in order to overcome the challenges that permeate the care in the hemodialysis clinic.Descriptors: Occupational Risks, Work Nurse, Cognitive Ergonomics. Análisis de la ergonomía cognitiva en la enfermería en clínica de hemodiálisisResumen: Las medidas de seguridad en el trabajo, visando la integridad biopsicosocial del individuo, se hicieron necesarias para el desarrollo de normas que llevarían a la minimización de los riesgos ocupacionales existentes en el ámbito laboral. En este contexto, el presente estudio presentó un análisis de la ergonomía cognitiva, entre los riesgos presentes, que influencian en las actividades desarrolladas por los profesionales de enfermería. Para la construcción de la investigación, se utilizó una revisión bibliográfica compuesta por obras científicas y direcciones electrónicas publicadas entre 2008 a 2018. Los aspectos que componen la ergonomía cognitiva, sea memoria, percepción, raciocinio y respuesta motora, posibilitan interferencias en el desarrollo de las prácticas asistenciales de los enfermeros, conduciendo el estudio en la comprensión de que esta ergonomía contribuye a los riesgos psicosociales y, consecuentemente, los riesgos ocupacionales. Por lo tanto, a través de esta realidad que fue planteada por la investigación, se propone el compromiso en dirigir el proceso educativo al ámbito de la enfermería, a fin de ser superados los desafíos que permean sobre la asistencia en la clínica de hemodiálisis.Descriptores: Riesgos Ocupacionales, Enfermero del Trabajo, Ergonomía Cognitiva.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 114-123
Author(s):  
Jackeline Nascimento Martins Borges ◽  
Naianne Braga Vieira ◽  
Patrícia Moreno Pereira ◽  
Glaucia Pereira de Lucena

Diante dos cuidados da enfermagem aos recém-nascido na UTI neonatal, faz-se necessário conhecer a percepção das puérperas, e nesse sentido, melhorar a assistência, aprimorar a atenção e o cuidado, a fim de exercer um cuidado humanizado. O objetivo foi averiguar, a percepção das puérperas frente a humanização do atendimento da equipe de enfermagem aos recém-nascidos internados na UTI neonatal e apresentar as principais evidências atualizadas sobre o tema. A busca dos artigos incluídos na revisão integrativa foi realizada em bases de dados nacionais, sendo: LILACS, SCiELO e BVS.  A discussão dos resultados foi organizada nos subtemas: a família, a equipe de enfermagem e a humanização. Conclui-se que é de extrema importância uma assistência humanizada por parte da equipe de enfermagem. O laço entre as puérperas, RNs e equipe de enfermagem deve ser cada vez mais fortalecido, tornando o ambiente hostil da UTI neonatal em um ambiente mais tranquilo e acolhedor.Descritores: UTI Neonatal, Recém-Nascidos, Puérperas. Analysis of cognitive ergonomics in nursing in hemodialysis clinicAbstract: Occupational safety measures, aiming at the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual, were necessary for the development of norms that would lead to the minimization of occupational hazards existing in the workplace. Based on this context, the present study presented an analysis of cognitive ergonomics, among which the present risks, which influence the research. The aspects that compose cognitive ergonomics, be it memory, perception, reasoning and motor response, allow interferences in the development of nurses' care practices, leading the study to the understanding that this ergonomics contributes to psychosocial risks and, consequently, occupational risks. Therefore, through this reality that was raised by the research, it is proposed the commitment to direct the educational process to the nursing scope, in order to overcome the challenges that permeate the care in the hemodialysis clinic.Descriptors: Occupational Risks, Work Nurse, Cognitive Ergonomics. Percepción de las puérperas acerca de la asistencia de enfermería en la unidad de cuidados intensivos neonatalesResumen: Ante el cuidado de enfermería a los recién nacidos en la UCI neonatal, es necesario conocer la percepción de las puérperas y, en este sentido, mejorar la asistencia, la atención y lo cuidado, para ejercer el cuidado humanizado. El objetivo fue averiguar la percepción de las puérperas acerca la humanización de la asistencia por el equipo de enfermería a los recién nacidos ingresados en la UCI neonatal y presentar las principales evidencias actualizadas sobre el tema. La búsqueda de artículos incluidos en la revisión integradora se realizó en bases de datos nacionales, siendo: LILACS, SCiELO y BVS. La discusión de los resultados se organizó en los subtemas: la familia, el equipo de enfermería y la humanización. Se concluye que la asistencia humanizada del equipo de enfermería es extremadamente importante. El vínculo entre las puérperas, los recién nacidos y el equipo de enfermería debe fortalecerse cada vez más, haciendo que el ambiente hostil de la UCI neonatal sea un ambiente más tranquilo y acogedor.Descriptores: UCI Neonatal, Recién Nacidos, Mujeres Puérperas.


In India as well as in the global scenario Construction industry is viewed as one of the largest employment and economy generating sector, which in turn increases the probability of hazard & risks in the industry. Many developed countries have adopted technological interventions as safety measures to minimize these risks. Comparing to the safety scenarios in Indian construction sites, the hazards are twenty times higher than in United Kingdom and thirty times than in U.S.A. In developing countries like India, the completion of the project is given more importance than the safety rules and regulations. Most of the hazards in Indian Construction site arises due to the carelessness of human beings, improper safety trainings, and lack of technology as well as communication. This study aims to find the applicable technological tools that can be utilised for ensuring safety at construction sites. The study also gives the information about various hazards and applicable technological tools for a particular kind of hazard. The study utilizes the data from the existing literature available with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and research papers & journals to find the most commonly occurring hazards and also the technological tools that are existing in the market and employed to cope with the identified hazards. The data collected is then analysed and on basis of the hazard identification, a comprehensive list of technological tools used for the preventive or safety measures for that particular hazard at construction site are formulated. The findings of this research will be helpful to produce a better safety management plan for construction sites in India.


2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (31) ◽  
pp. 124-130
Author(s):  
Nithya Deyelly Batista Neves Guidão ◽  
Ana Paula Timóteo Vieira ◽  
Ângela Santos Silva Fabbrin ◽  
Ludmila Batista de Bulhões Almeida ◽  
Karla Natyara Novais Borges ◽  
...  

As medidas de segurança no trabalho, visando a integridade biopsicossocial do indivíduo, fizeram-se necessárias para o desenvolvimento de normas que conduzissem a minimização dos riscos ocupacionais existentes no âmbito laboral. Embasado neste contexto, o presente estudo apresentou uma análise da ergonomia cognitiva, dentre esta os riscos presentes, que influenciam nas atividades desenvolvidas pelos profissionais de enfermagem. Para a construção da pesquisa, utilizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica composta por obras científicas e endereços eletrônicos publicados entre 2008 a 2018. Os aspectos que compõem a ergonomia cognitiva, seja memória, percepção, raciocínio e resposta motora, possibilitam interferências no desenvolvimento das práticas assistenciais dos enfermeiros, conduzindo o estudo na compreensão de que esta ergonomia contribui para os riscos psicossociais e, consequentemente, os riscos ocupacionais. Portanto, através desta realidade que foi levantada pela pesquisa, propõe-se o compromisso em direcionar o processo educativo ao âmbito da enfermagem, a fim de serem superados os desafios que permeiam sobre a assistência na clínica de hemodiálise.Descritores: Riscos Ocupacionais, Enfermeiro do Trabalho, Ergonomia Cognitiva. Analysis of cognitive ergonomics in nursing in hemodialysis clinicAbstract: Occupational safety measures, aiming at the biopsychosocial integrity of the individual, were necessary for the development of norms that would lead to the minimization of occupational hazards existing in the workplace. Based on this context, the present study presented an analysis of cognitive ergonomics, among which the present risks, which influence the activities developed by nursing professionals. A bibliographic review of scientific works and electronic addresses published between 2008 and 2018 was used to construct the research. The aspects that compose cognitive ergonomics, be it memory, perception, reasoning and motor response, allow interferences in the development of nurses' care practices, leading the study to the understanding that this ergonomics contributes to psychosocial risks and, consequently, occupational risks. Therefore, through this reality that was raised by the research, it is proposed the commitment to direct the educational process to the nursing scope, in order to overcome the challenges that permeate the care in the hemodialysis clinic.Descriptors: Occupational Risks, Work Nurse, Cognitive Ergonomics. Análisis de la ergonomía cognitiva en la enfermería en clínica de hemodiálisisResumen: Las medidas de seguridad en el trabajo, visando la integridad biopsicosocial del individuo, se hicieron necesarias para el desarrollo de normas que llevarían a la minimización de los riesgos ocupacionales existentes en el ámbito laboral. En este contexto, el presente estudio presentó un análisis de la ergonomía cognitiva, entre los riesgos presentes, que influencian en las actividades desarrolladas por los profesionales de enfermería. Para la construcción de la investigación, se utilizó una revisión bibliográfica compuesta por obras científicas y direcciones electrónicas publicadas entre 2008 a 2018. Los aspectos que componen la ergonomía cognitiva, sea memoria, percepción, raciocinio y respuesta motora, posibilitan interferencias en el desarrollo de las prácticas asistenciales de los enfermeros, conduciendo el estudio en la comprensión de que esta ergonomía contribuye a los riesgos psicosociales y, consecuentemente, los riesgos ocupacionales. Por lo tanto, a través de esta realidad que fue planteada por la investigación, se propone el compromiso en dirigir el proceso educativo al ámbito de la enfermería, a fin de ser superados los desafíos que permean sobre la asistencia en la clínica de hemodiálisis.Descriptores: Riesgos Ocupacionales, Enfermero del Trabajo, Ergonomía Cognitiva.


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