E-Book, Englisch, 488 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-315-69293-7
Verlag: Taylor & Francis
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)
- Occupational safety
- Risk assessment
- Safety management
- Ergonomics
- Management systems
- Environmental ergonomics
- Physical environments
- Construction safety, and
- Human factors.
The contributions are based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions, and on practical studies developed by Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) practitioners within companies. This book will help to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art within the above mentioned domains, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OHS professionals in a global context.
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Foreword xi
Ergonomics analysis in operators of electric power control centers: Proposed methodology
M. Melo, J. Maribondo, A. Nascimento, F. Rebelo & L. Bueno
Perceptions of employees of the importance of safety in the energy industry in Cyprus
N. Konnari, P. Chourides & G. Boustras
Biomechanical evaluation of semi-mechanized activities of forest establishment in mountain regions of Brazil
S. Schettino, L.J. Minette, A.P. Souza & J.C.C. Campos
Application of the NIOSH lifting equation in the activity for manual fertilization of eucalyptus plantations in mountain regions, Brazil
L.J. Minette, S. Schettino, A.P. Souza & F.L.C. Marzano
Direct action helpers at home care services: Consequences to the health of workers
D. Chagas
Injuries in surf athletes and the use of safety equipments
K. Donoša & A.L. Cabral
Information quality for health and safety management systems: A case study
M. Slawinska & B. Mrugalska
Horse stable environment: What to expect regarding fungi and particles occupational exposure?
C. Viegas, E. Carolino, M. Meneses, M. dos Santos, T. Graça & S. Viegas
Analysis of occupational risks: A systematic review from “Bayesian Networks” tools
E.M.A. Vieira, L.B. da Silva & J.M.N. Silva
Dentist health and its ergonomic risks: Literature review
A.F. Soares, B.O. Tostes, J.F.S. Bombonatti & R.F.L. Mondelli
Comparison of different medical clothing used in Operating Rooms (OR’s)—the importance of thermal comfort at work
I.M. Abreu, P. Ribeiro & M.J. Abreu
Companies’ OHS internal structures: A characterization based on the literature review
C.S. Castillo, P.M. Arezes & M. Shahriari
The presence of radon in thermal spas and their occupational implications—a review
A.S. Silva & M.L. Dinis
Contribution of BIM for hazards’ prevention through design
F. Rodrigues & A. Alves
Production targets consistent with ergonomic factors of forestry activities
A.P. Souza, F.L.C. Marzano, S. Schettino & L.J. Minette
Proposed improvements for work performance and comfort in the perspective of Cognitive Ergonomics: A case study in the release sector of maintenance orders
A.N.M. Costa, J.M.N. Silva, F.S. Masculo, J.F.P. Raposo, D.M.B. Batista, J.N. Santos & F. Schramm
A method for accident analysis oriented to the identification of areas of intervention for public safety policies
J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, J. Guadix, L. Onieva & J.C. Rubio-Romero
The new regulatory norm nº 12: The criticisms and difficulties in the applying this norm
J.M.N. Silva, E.M.A. Vieira, A.N.M. Costa, M.G.L. Torres, F.S. Masculo & T.M. Silva
Innovative protective insoles for safety footwear: A balance between protection and comfort
C.S. Ferreira & M.J. Abreu
Analysis of the causes of work accidents in Romania in the period 2011–2013
L.I. Cioca, L. Ivascu & C.G. Dragomir
Human body thermoregulation: Test and validation of a computer program
A.M. Raimundo, C.D. Pereira, D.A. Quintela & A.V.M. Oliveira
Exposure of agricultural pilots to noise
M. Zanatta, F.G. Amaral, M.P. da Silva & D.W. Zini
Occupational noise exposure and the exposure to ototoxic substances: A case study in the injection sector in the footwear industry
S. Monteiro, S. Costa, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro
Exposure of agricultural pilots to Whole-Body Vibration
M. Zanatta, F.G. Amaral & M.P. da Silva
Ergonomics cost-benefit indicators on a large auto parts manufacturer
M.P. da Silva, F.G. Amaral, M. Zanatta & G.S. Furtado
An exploratory pilot study on occupational accidents in farming
C. Campos, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira
Characterization of indoor air pollution in a Portuguese pre-school
M. Oliveira, C. Delerue-Matos, S. Morais, K. Slezakova & M.C. Pereira
Non-fatal accidents at work in the farming sector—a short review
C. Campos, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira
Slope instability risks—approach methodology proposal based on a comparative analysis of several Unitary Development Plans
J.A.C. Fonseca, A. Leite & M.T. Diogo
The applications of muscle fatigue/muscle activity assessment using multi-channel surface EMG during repetitive movement—a short review
T. Sa-ngiamsak, J. Torres Costa & J. Santos Baptista
An overview of the current three-dimensional body scanners for anthropometric data collection
S. Bragança, P.M. Arezes & M. Carvalho
A review of the regulatory norms of work in Brazil within the context of biosafety in dentistry
A.F. Soares, G.A. Gomes de Moraes & M.L. Menezes
Evaluation of a triaxial operating vibration monitor applied to farm tractor
G.A. Gomes de Moraes, A.L. Andreoli, J.E.G. Santos & J.A. Cagnon
Construction project failure due to uncertainties—a case study
M. Shahriari, G. Sauce, C. Buhe & H. Boileau
Safety and security in a higher education establishment laboratories using a checklist from the University of Illinois at Chicago
C.E.P. Bernardo, A. Danko & M.T. Diogo
Genotoxic assessment in different exposure groups working with antineoplastic agents
C. Ladeira, S. Viegas, M. Pádua, E. Carolino, M.C. Gomes & M. Brito
Assessment of children exposure doses to ultrafine particles in primary schools
J. Cavaleiro-Rufo, J. Madureira, E. de Oliveira Fernandes, M. Pinto, A. Moreira, K. Slezakova, M.C. Pereira, C. Pereira & J.P. Teixeira
Identification of the most critical areas in an industrial inner space regarding thermal comfort: Environmental ergonomics
M. Morgado, M. Talaia & L. Teixeira
Safe workplace practices for handling nanowastes: An overview
B.M. Díaz-Soler, M.D. Martínez-Aires & M. Martín-Morales
Subjective productivity of workers submitted to two different temperatures
E.A.S. Oliveira, A.A.P. Xavier & A. Michaloski
Is the quality of information from worker to occupational health physician adequate for the purpose? A systematic review
R. Felizes & J. Costa
Hazard and operability (HAZOP) study: A systematic process to identify potential hazards and operability problems
B. Gonçalves, M.M. Sá & R. Azevedo
The approach of ergonomics on the analysis of the use of physical space for pedagogical activities at the children’s school of the Federal University of Paraíba
S.B. Gonçalves, N.L. Silva, J.C.F. Siqueira & M.C.W. Saldanha
Characterization of workers’ noise exposure of Portuguese industry
A.M. Lopes, E. Pinto, P. Laranjeira, M. Rebelo & P. Oliveira
Naturally occurring radioactive materials: A method for assessing the risk of exposure
J.G. Estevez & F.O. Nunes
Ergonomic analysis of the shaping post in the injection sector of a footwear industry
S. Costa, S. Monteiro, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro
Eye blinking as an indicator of fatigue and mental load—a systematic review
R. Martins & J.M. Carvalho
Assessment of the level of noise in gyms for sports in a college in the city of Curitiba
W.a.d. Strasse, A.M.W. Stadnik & L. Ulbricht
Ergonomics applied to the cycling with the utilization of two protocols for the saddle height adjust
R.M.B. Macedo, L. Ulbricht, W. Ripka, A.M.W. Stadnik & D.V. Ricieri
Thermal comfort—worker perception in a codfish packaging industry
I. Tavares, M. Talaia & L. Teixeira
A systematic approach for externalities in occupational safety through the use of the Delphi methodology
D. Ramos, P.M. Arezes & P. Afonso
Musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists—prevalence, characteristics and impacts of work—short review
A. Rocha, T. Zlatar, R. Felizes & J. Santos Baptista
Psychosocial risk factors in non-teaching staff—descriptive findings of three schools clusters of Santarém district
S.M. Silva, V. Jesus & P.H. Marques
Changes in face and hands skin temperatures during exposure to moderate cold thermal environment
T. Zlatar, R. Vardasca & A.T. Marques
Thermographic assessment of a physiotherapy related upper limb task: Preliminary study
A. Seixas, S. Rodrigues, V. Soares, T. Dias, R. Vardasca & J. Gabriel
Quantification of ATP in surfaces, health and hygiene standards, assessment of knowledge level, attitudes and practice from food handlers in industrial establishments of Ovos Moles in Aveiro district
A. Gonçalves, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira
Occupational health and work safety at a car wash in Campina Grande, Brazil
M.M. Dantas, M.B.G. Santos, D.F.A.C. Silva, I.C. Bezerra & Y.L.D. Vieira
ATP quantification and health professionals knowledge and performance indicators assessment regarding hand hygiene procedures in dental clinics
J. Ribeiro, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira
Artisanal production of Serra da Estrela cheese: Evaluation of hygiene conditions and good manufacturing practice
A. Oliveira, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira
Risk factors for upper trapezius overload during computer work: Short review of electromyographic studies
S. Rodrigues & A. Seixas
ATP quantification and evaluation of hygiene good practices in dental clinics surfaces of Pombal city
F. Moreira, C. Santos, B. Alves, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo
Ergonomic assessment of electrical and electronic equipment’s dismantling
C.R. Ferreira, M.A. Vaz & M.E. Pinho
Testing a human thermal software using field investigation from an industrial plant
M. Guise, I. Loureiro, N. Rodrigues & S. Teixeira
Exposure of urban bus drivers to Whole-Body Vibration
S. Barreira, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista
Whole-Body Vibration in urban bus drivers—a short review
S. Barreira, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista
Potential risks related to the polymer mortars production with nano ZrO2
S.P.B. Sousa, M.C.S. Ribeiro & J. Santos Baptista
The effects of obesity on muscle activity during lifting tasks
A.S. Colim, P.M. Arezes, P. Flores & A.C. Braga
Butterfly collection cart for waste recyclables: Ergonomics and sustainability
T.R. de L. Nascimento, J.C.F. Siqueira, D.D. Muniz, L.K. de Mendonça & M.C.W. Saldanha
Consideration of occupational risks in construction confined spaces in a brewery
D.T. Leão, M.B.G. Santos, M.C.A. Mello & S.F.A. Morais
Muscle fatigue: Evaluation by electromyography at different thermal environments
R. Gonçalves, J.C. Guedes & J. Santos Baptista
Prevalence of skeletal muscle injuries in hairdressers in the District of Setubal
J. Cruz & M. Dias-Teixeira
Promoting the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Illustration of critical aspects based on an intervention in the real world
I.S. Silva, C. Dias & A. Brandão
Process safety control for occupational accident prevention
B. Mrugalska, S. Nazir, E. Tytyk & K.I. Øvergård
Proposal methodology for evaluation of fire risk in urban spaces
M.C. Gonçalves & A. Correia
Indoor air quality in beauty establishments that use air fresheners in Guimarães
A. Martins, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo
The error in aviation is a fault tree that always ends in humans
E.T. Martins, L.B. Martins & I.T. Martins
Evaluation of a public safety program based in programme theory
J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, J. Guadix, L. Onieva & J.C. Rubio-Romero
Thermal and acoustic aspects an sheds for production of broilers at high density
M.B.G. Santos, M.G.F. Nascimento & M.L.U.G. Paiva
Heat stress for firemen in urban fire—case study Condeixa-a-Nova
D. Frescata, H. Simões, J. Pereira, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo
Physical working performance in cold thermal environment: A short review
T. Zlatar, J. Santos Baptista & J. Torres Costa
Ergonomic analysis—case study of passenger transport company
A.R. Costa, J. Almeida, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira
Mercury emissions, hazards and preventive measures: A review
T. Abbas, S. Nazir, B. Mrugalska & M.I.A. Mutalib
Risk assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders at a workplace from metalworking industry
L. Aguiar, T. Ferreira, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro
Prevention in underground construction with Sequential Excavation Method
M.L. Tender, J.P. Couto & T.P. Ferreira
Noise Induced Hearing Loss estimation and sound pressure limits’ main issues—a systematic review
A.P. Oliveira, A.S. Miguel, J. Santos Baptista & J. Torres Costa
Comparing three risk analysis methods on the evaluation of a trench opening in an urban site
R. Bessa, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira
Worker’s safety at road works with high traffic
C.M. Reis, L.F. Sanches Fernandes, F. Abobeleira Vieira, M. Mieiro & C. Oliveira
Integrating Lean Six Sigma and ergonomics—a case study
D. Freitas, V. Nunes & I.L. Nunes
Health and safety plans analysis
C.M. Reis, C. Oliveira, D. Pinto, J. Ferreira, M. Mieiro & P. Silva
Nanoparticles characterization and potential hazard assessments
P. Silva, C.M. Reis, J. Ferreira & C. Oliveira
Possible uses of Augmented Reality as a tool for guidance of users of packages
A.S.G. Acioly, M.M. Soares & P.M. Arezes
Productivity and absence of workers with disabilities: Case study in the construction industry
B. Guimarães, L.B. Martins & B. Barkokébas Junior
Way finding of blind people in the work environment: An ergonomic sight
L.B. Martins & M. Almeida
Safety handling, rigging and lifting
A. Teodoro & C. Carvalho
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