A Review of Hand–Arm Vibration Studies Conducted by US NIOSH since 2000

Studies on hand-transmitted vibration exposure, biodynamic responses, and biological effects were conducted by researchers at the Health Effects Laboratory Division (HELD) of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) during the last 20 years. These studies are systematically reviewed in this report, along with the identification of areas where additional research is needed. The majority of the studies cover the following aspects: (i) the methods and techniques for measuring hand-transmitted vibration exposure; (ii) vibration biodynamics of the hand–arm system and the quantification of vibration exposure; (iii) biological effects of hand-transmitted vibration exposure; (iv) measurements of vibration-induced health effects; (iv) quantification of influencing biomechanical effects; and (v) intervention methods and technologies for controlling hand-transmitted vibration exposure. The major findings of the studies are summarized and discussed.

The Influence of Oil Raw Materials on The Quality of Finished Soap Products in The Laboratory Division at PT. Solar Wings Corps

The business actors are required to generate the maximum profit possible, thus demanding workers to work productively. This cannot be denied because workers are the most essential element in running the company’s wheels. PT Wings Surya is a manufacturing company that produce soap. this research activity focuses on how to check soap products using the AOCS Method, in which the AOCS (The American Oil Chemists’ Society) method is a method applied to measure and analyze levels in oil so that it is known whether these levels already meet the standards to be processed into a quality product. The quality of the finished soap product can be determined and anticipated by looking at the quality of the Iodide Value, Peroxide Value, and Saponification Value of the raw oil used for the soap product. The finished product of soap at PT. Wings Surya in November based on the quality of the raw material used, it will produce a finished product of soap with good quality but not with the rancid smell caused by the raw material of the oil it self.

593. Additional medical expenditures attributable to pneumococcal disease in Japan

Background Japan requires a reexamination of its current vaccination policies to reduce the prevalence of pneumococcal disease (PD). Although the decision-making process for vaccination programs must be informed by cost-effectiveness analyses, the lack of cost data from Japan precludes such investigations. This study was therefore performed to quantify the medical expenditures attributable to PD in Japan. Methods The study was conducted using surveillance data from the Japan Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (JANIS) program’s Clinical Laboratory Division and insurance claims data under the Diagnosis Procedure Combination (DPC) system. Data from April 2015 to September 2017 were obtained from 145 hospitals throughout Japan. As the analysis focused on community-acquired infections, the medical expenditures incurred during the PD hospitalization episodes directly represented the additional expenditures attributable to these infections. The descriptive statistics of the medical expenditures (mean, standard deviation, median, and interquartile range) incurred by the PD cases were calculated from the linked JANIS data and DPC data. In addition, these descriptive statistics were also generated according to the presence/absence of IPD and age groups. Results The study sample comprised 1,689 PD cases from 29 hospitals during the study period. Of these, 77 were IPD cases and 1,612 were non-IPD cases. The mean medical expenditures (standard deviation) for all PD cases, IPD cases, and non-IPD cases were estimated to be 1,016,801 yen (1,704,067 yen), 1,660,477 yen (2,078,667 yen), and 986,055 yen (1,678,705 yen), respectively. In addition, the medical expenditures associated with patients aged 60–64 years (1,646,739 yen) and 65 years or older (1,646,286 yen) were substantially higher than those of younger patients aged 5–59 years (1,424,105 yen). Conclusion These estimates have applications in cost-effectiveness analyses of PD preventive measures, which can subsequently inform and guide national vaccination policies. Disclosures Haruhisa Fukuda, n/a, Pfizer Japan Inc. (Scientific Research Study Investigator)

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Dan Kompensasi Terhadap Kinerja Pada Divisi Laboratorium PT. Wings Surya

ABSTRACT PT. Wings Surya pays attention to the work environment and compensation to improve employee performance. This study examines the influence of the work environment (X1) and compensation (X2) on employee performance (Y) in the laboratory division of PT. Wings Surya. This study aims to determine the effect of the work environment and compensation on employee performance. This study uses a descriptive quantitative approach. Data collection methods used were distributing questionnaires and recording documents. Data analysis in this study uses multiple linear regression analysis which is processed using a computer with the SPSS 20 for Windows program. Based on the results of research testing can be drawn two conclusions that Work environment (X1) and compensation (X2) affect simultaneously (simultaneously) on employee performance in the laboratory division of PT. Wings Surya (Y) because the Fcount value is 51,548> Ftable 3,172. Among the work environment (X1) and compensation (X2) the more dominant variable significantly influences the employee's performance on the laboratory division of PT. Wings Surya is Compensation (X2) because the regression coefficient is biggest that is 0,481 .. Researcher suggest to Human Resources Department PT. Wings Surya pays attention to the work environment and compensation. In order for employees of laboratory division of PT. Solar Wings can improve their performance. Keywords : Performance, Work Environment and CompensationCorrespondence to : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] ABSTRAK PT. Wings Surya memperhatikan lingkungan kerja dan kompensasi untuk meningkatkan kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini meneliti tentang pengaruh lingkungan kerja (X1) dan kompensasi (X2) terhadap kinerja karyawan (Y) pada divisi laboratorium PT. Wings Surya. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh lingkungan kerja dan kompensasi terhadap kinerja karyawan. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kuantitatif deskriptif. Metode pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah menyebarkan kuesioner dan mencatat dokumen-dokumen. Analisis data dalam penelitian ini menggunakan analisis regresi linier berganda yang diolah menggunakan komputer dengan program SPSS 20 for Windows. Berdasarkan hasil pengujian penelitian dapat ditarik dua kesimpulan yaitu Lingkungan kerja (X1) dan kompensasi (X2) berpengaruh secara bersama-sama (simultan) terhadap kinerja karyawan pada divisi laboratorium PT. Wings Surya (Y) karena nilai Fhitung 51,548 > Ftabel 3,172. Diantara lingkungan kerja (X1) dan kompensasi (X2) variabel yang lebih dominan secara signifikan pengaruhnya terhadap kinerja karyawan pada divisi laboratorium PT. Wings Surya adalah Kompensasi (X2) karena koefisien regresinya paling besar yaitu 0,481.. Peneliti menyarankan kepada bagian Human Resources Departement PT. Wings Surya memperhatikan lingkungan kerja dan kompensasi. Agar karyawan divisi laboratorium PT. Wings Surya dapat meningkatkan kinerjanya. Kata kunci : Kinerja, Lingkungan Kerja dan KompensasiKorespondensi : [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]