scholarly journals Landfill Operations and Off Highway Construction Vehicle Visibility Impairment Issues Result in a Serious Injury: A Case Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold Josephs
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Incoming Stream ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Visibility Impairment ◽  
Waste Load ◽  
Injured Party ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
Safety Procedures

This case study reviews the hazards involved with the work procedures and work environment combined with large mobile equipment associated with a landfill operation. An active landfill is a very busy work environment. There typically is a constant stream of municipal solid waste (MSW) trucks of various sizes and dimensions approaching and dropping their waste load onto the landfill active work area, which is referred to as the landfill face or tipping area. In addition to the MSW delivery truck traffic, the active face in this case study was being traversed back and forth by two large industrial vehicles: a bulldozer (or “dozer”) and a steel-wheeled compactor vehicle. The injured party, who was just transferred to the job of “waste spotter,” or just spotter, had the responsibility of directing the incoming stream of MSW trucks as to where to dump their loads while also directing (and avoiding) the tracked loader and the steel-wheeled compactor vehicle as they operated on the landfill active face. Additionally, due to the dumped MSW, the active landfill face topography is constantly changing, and the pedestrian spotter therefore must constantly be moving on the active face to avoid being struck by the vehicular traffic. The bulldozer manufacturer acknowledged that the loader travels in reverse approximately 50 percent of its operating time on the landfill space. Hence, any static visibility impairments were further compounded when the dozer traveled in reverse over changing topography. Other issues that negatively affected the landfill face hazardous environment were a lack of any safety procedures for the landfill operations and a lack of hazard training and instructions provided to the waste spotter working the landfill face.

AN INVESTIGATION INTO CRANE AND SCAFFOLD SAFETY IN CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Swapan Saha ◽  
Ben Cauchi ◽  
Grahame Douglas
Keyword(s):  
New South ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Construction Sites ◽  
South Wales ◽  
Work Health ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
Safety Investments ◽  
Safety Procedures

The aim of this study is to determine whether construction sites involving cranes and scaffold in Australian large construction sites have been in compliance with the existing Work Health and Safety (WHS) requirements. The research comprises three case studies which investigated the causes of crane and scaffold safety incidents that occurred in New South Wales. The results of the case study on a number of separate sites in Sydney, NSW have shown that without stringent safety procedures in place to abide by the WHS Act and Regulations, major accidents can occur and can cause serious injury and could cause potential fatalities while working with cranes and scaffold. Results also found that a number of limiting factors including communication skill, regular maintenance, safety checks, safety culture and safety investments could contribute to the severity of the incidents.

scholarly journals PENERAPAN KESELAMATAN DAN KESEHATAN KERJA (K3) DALAM UPAYA PENCEGAHAN PENYEBARAN VIRUS COVID-19 PADA AREA KERJA PT. SEMEN PADANG

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Ratu Mira Ferial
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Public Facility ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
New Normal ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Security Module

The Ministry of State Owned Enterprises has issued a circular decree number S-336/MBU/05/2020 asking all SOE President Directors to prepare anticipation for the scenario of “The New Normal” starting from May 25, 2020. As a follow-up the circular decree, PT. Semen Padang has carried out efforts to overcome the spread of the Covid-19 virus in the work area of PT. Semen Padang by forming the Covid-19 Team. This research aimed to determine how the occupational safety and health (K3) program was implemented in an effort to prevent the spread of the covid-19 virus in the work environment of PT. Semen Padang. This research was a descriptive qualitative with case study method. Data collection techniques used in this study were interviews and documentation. Resource persons are determined by non-probability sampling and the technique used is purposive sampling. The results showed that PT. Semen Padang has formed a Covid-19 Team which has established the Working Guidelines for The New Normal Conditions. This work guide contains several modules which must be obeyed by all employees and other parties related to PT. Semen Padang, including the work module, the WFH module, the meeting module, the official travel module, the food/ drink module, the prayer module, the wearing mask module, the driving module, the corporate public facility usage module, the cleaning officer module and security module.

Organizational Intervention Plan For Automation Of SMEs: Case Study Gisitca

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
José G. Vargas- Hernández ◽  
Ángel Daniel Rodríguez Ortega
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Situational Leadership ◽  
High Rate ◽  
Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Organizational Intervention ◽  
Job Satisfaction Survey ◽  
Intervention Plan

This study has aim to identify the main causes of a bad work environment with a high rate of turnover. The objective is to propose an intervention plan to increase the participation, commitment and employees proactivity. This job is performed with a case study with the quantitative paradigm, transversal and exploratory; the selected sample is from a PYME dedicated to automation power services. For it is based on the model of situational leadership Hersey and Blanchard, in addition to job satisfaction survey NTP213.

The Impact of Claims Management, Treatment, and Rehabilitation on Recovery and Return to Independence

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liz Cairns ◽  
Maree Dyson ◽  
Sally Canobi ◽  
Nic Vipond
Keyword(s):  
Financial Performance ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
Personal Injury ◽  
Quality Information ◽  
Client Outcomes ◽  
Evaluation Program ◽  
Accident Compensation ◽  
Serious Injury ◽  
The Impact

The use of contemporaneous evaluation in personal injury insurance enables schemes to maintain and enhance their viability through access to quality information on cost, liabilities and outcomes. Best practice in research programs in the sector requires data on client outcomes and financial performance to be collected. This article presents a case study of the research and evaluation program for the National Serious Injury Service of New Zealand's Accident Compensation Corporation.

META ANALYSIS METHOD OVERVIEW OF MODELS USED IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY TRAININGS

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (15) ◽  
pp. 482-490
Author(s):  
Filiz ARICAK ◽  
Evren ÇAĞLARER
Keyword(s):  
Work Environment ◽  
Occupational Safety ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Health And Safety ◽  
Safety Training ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Future Generations ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Training Models ◽  
Safety Procedures

In this study, an analysis of independent studies dealing with occupational safety training in different learning environments, in which various learning materials are used, was carried out. As a method, meta-analysis method was used. For this purpose, databases were used to collect national and international articles and papers suitable for the purpose of the study. Studies that did not mention the tools, equipment and environment used in education in the collected studies were excluded from the research, and 18 studies were included in the meta-analysis. The data obtained studies are categorized according to the education models, the sectors in which the education is applied and the characteristics of the participants in the education. As it is known, occupational health and safety procedures aim at a healthy and reliable working environment for its employees. However, the ultimate goal is to raise not only employees but also future generations with this awareness. The most important instrument of this is undoubtedly education. For this reason, it is necessary to develop training models suitable for the work environment, age, gender and every conceivable situation.

Integrated Training Solutions: An Effective Tool to Synchronize People and Maintenance (U.S. Navy LCAC Case Study)

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maurice Hartey ◽  
Thomas Bodman ◽  
Arlene Korn
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Life Cycle Cost ◽  
Training Programs ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Life Cycle Management ◽  
Cost Driver ◽  
Maintenance Costs ◽  
Knowledge And Skills ◽  
Long Run

Maintenance, especially in a Marine environment, is continuous and costly. Life Cycle Management of a Marine Gas Turbine system encompasses many costs, of which repair parts, labor and equipment downtime associated with failures and maintenance are a significant portion. In fact, people (labor) make up the largest component of overall maintenance costs. Investing in people the largest cost driver to life cycle cost has a direct return in the long run, in terms of maintenance effectiveness and efficiencies. Applying and reinforcing knowledge and skills in a maintenance environment translates to improved reliability outcomes, longer operating time, fewer parts needs, and ultimately costs savings. However, given today’s constrained fiscal environment, the value of spending money for training rather than buying more parts or applying more maintenance, may not appear obvious. Such thinking is short sighted, and ultimately leads to reduced reliability and increased maintenance in the long run. This paper will explore these areas, and recommend how training programs can be effective predictive, proactive and responsive.

Optimal water and waste-load allocations in rivers using a fuzzy transformation technique: a case study

2012 ◽  
Vol 185 (3) ◽  
pp. 2483-2502 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Reza Nikoo ◽  
Reza Kerachian ◽  
Akbar Karimi ◽  
Ali Asghar Azadnia
Keyword(s):  
Transformation Technique ◽  
Fuzzy Transformation ◽  
Waste Load

scholarly journals Dimensions Supporting and Inhibiting Pregnant Women in Using “Sayang Bunda” Application

2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 112
Author(s):  
Tiwuk Puji Rahayu ◽  
Farid Agushybana ◽  
Bagoes Widjanarko
Keyword(s):  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Health Surveillance ◽  
Neonatal Health ◽  
Android Application ◽  
The Public ◽  
Inhibiting Factor ◽  
Work Area ◽  
Interview Guide ◽  
Maternal And Neonatal Health

The Maternal and Neonatal Health Surveillance Officer and the Public Health Center of Purwoyoso build the android application. This application aims to help pregnant women recognize their pregnancy health thereby can improve the pregnant women’s four-visit antenatal care coverage. This case study described the dimensions supporting and inhibiting pregnant women in the Puskesmas Purwoyoso work area conducted on August-November 2019. The informants of the research consisted of 42 pregnant women. Data collection was conducted using interviews and observation techniques. The instrument used was an interview guide, recorder, and observation sheet. The result of the research showed the factors supporting healthcare service in Semarang area, Semarang Health Office always monitoring the condition of pregnant women through the result of examination on pregnant women facilitation in the application, updating pregnancy article, making innovation of application to facilitate pregnant women in accessing and using the application. Puskesmas Purwoyoso promotes the application when pregnant women have their pregnancy examined in Puskesmas and the implementation of pregnant women class. The Maternal and Neonatal Health Surveillance Officer promotes the application when visiting the pregnant women’s house for facilitating the pregnant women. This application has an advantage over other pregnancy application so that pregnant women Puskesmas Purwoyoso work area can get many benefits. Inhibiting factor includes the highland condition of residence, pregnant women having no android smartphone and memory data of smartphone android of pregnant women has been full.

scholarly journals Co-creating Positive Working Environments: a meta mediation perspective

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 298-307
Keyword(s):  
Conflict Management ◽  
Organizational Performance ◽  
Work Environment ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Self Determination ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Working Relationships ◽  
Ethical Considerations ◽  
Working Environments

This article is a practitioner reflection on taking a meta mediation perspective on working with two organizations in co-creating a positive and constructive working environment. This perspective is grounded in the theoretical framework of strategic conflict management systems. The approach taken is to consider a specific process for engaging with organizations by looking at the two case study organizations – one small and growing, the other medium-sized and resource-constrained. The reflection first considers the antecedents for both organizations in engaging in this way. It then sets out the process for whole organization engagement through dialogue. The outcomes for each organization are then shared. The conclusion reached is that both organizations benefited from the engagement in terms of improvements in work environment, working relationships, conflict competence and organizational performance. Some of the ethical considerations for mediators working with organizations in this way are reflected on including neutrality and impartiality, confidentiality and self determination.

scholarly journals Forensic Engineering Analysis Of A Pickup Truck Wheel-Off Failure

2006 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harold Josephs
Keyword(s):  
Rear Wheel ◽  
Transportation Safety ◽  
Rare Occurrence ◽  
Engineering Analysis ◽  
Safety Hazard ◽  
Moving Vehicle ◽  
Interstate Highway ◽  
Forensic Engineering ◽  
Serious Injury

While Traveling On An Interstate Highway, A Pick-Up Truck Went Out Of Control As A Result Of The Detachment Of Its Left Rear Wheel. The Loss Of A Wheel From A Moving Vehicle Obviously Represents A Significant Safety Hazard, And, Apparently, Is Not A Rare Occurrence. Wheel Detachment From A Moving Vehicle Causes Instability Of The Vehicle, Which Can Lead To A Series Of Catastrophic Events, Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death. The National Transportation Safety Board Estimates That Approximately 750 - 1050 Reported Accidents And 40-50 Fatalities A Year Occur Due To Truck-Wheel Separations The Wheel-Off Failure Discussed Herein Resulted From The Loss Of Adequate Clamping Load On The Nut/Lug/Wheel Joint. A Case Study Is Presented Of A Vehicle Wheel-Off Failure, After More Than 2000 Miles Of Travel, Resulting From Inadequately Torqued Lug Nuts. An Analysis Is Presented To Determine The Elements Of Causation.

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