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The article explains the importance for companies to improve their operations management and organizational behavior management and factors that motivate employees' performance and job satisfaction. Topics discussed include job design and redesign, job empowerment and enrichment, job rotation, job flexibility, workplace safety, role of workplace culture in affecting employees' attitudes, behaviors and motivation, ways to instill customer service into the company, and employees as company asset.

Could increasing opportunities for nurses to work from home some or all of the time be an effective strategy to improve nurse retention? [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Asbestos is often considered yesterday’s problem, having not been used in construction in the UK for a quarter of a century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses various initiatives and campaigns aimed at promoting construction safety. Safety Week, an annual campaign that began in 2014, focuses on the physical and mental wellness of construction workers. The National Work Zone Awareness Week encourages safe driving through highway work zones. Building Safety Month, sponsored by the International Code Council, highlights the importance of building codes in ensuring the safety of the built environment. Other safety options include Ladder Safety Month, which focuses on ladder safety. The article emphasizes the need for collaboration and awareness to improve safety in the construction industry. [Extracted from the article]

Custody healthcare practitioners are specialist nurses and paramedics who provide expert clinical and forensic care to people detained in police stations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the impact of connected worker technology on industrial training. It explains that connected worker technology, which includes wearables, augmented reality (AR), and the Internet of Things (IoT), is reshaping industrial environments by making them more responsive and interconnected. The article highlights the advantages of digital training methods, such as enhanced engagement and personalized learning experiences. It also discusses how connected worker technology improves safety protocols, efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making in industrial settings. The article concludes by mentioning future trends, such as the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and emphasizes the importance of human insight in conjunction with technology. [Extracted from the article]

Problem/Condition: The U.S. oil and gas extraction (OGE) industry faces unique safety and health hazards and historically elevated fatality rates. The lack of existing surveillance data and occupational safety and health research called for increased efforts to better understand factors contributing to worker fatalities in the OGE industry. This report describes the creation of the Fatalities in Oil and Gas Extraction (FOG) database, presents initial findings from the first 6 years of data collection (2014-2019), highlights ways that FOG data have been used, and describes the benefits and challenges of maintaining the surveillance system. Period Covered: 2014-2019. Description of System: In 2013, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) created the FOG database, a surveillance system comprising an industry-specific worker fatality database. NIOSH researchers worked with OGE partners to establish inclusion criteria for the database and develop unique database variables to elucidate industry-specific factors related to each fatality (e.g., phase of operation, worker activity, and working alone). FOG cases are identified through various sources, such as Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports, media reports, and notifications from professional contacts. NIOSH researchers compile source documents; OGE-specific database variables are coded by multiple researchers to ensure accuracy. Data collection ceased in 2019 because grant funding ended. Results: During 2014-2019, a total of 470 OGE worker fatalities were identified in the FOG database. A majority of these fatalities (69.4%) were identified from OSHA reports and Google Alerts (44.7% and 24.7%, respectively). Unique database variables created to characterize fatalities in the OGE industry (i.e., phase of operation, worker activity, working alone, and working unobserved) were identified in approximately 85% of OGE worker fatality cases. The most frequent fatal events were vehicle incidents (26.8%), contact injuries (21.7%), and explosions (14.5%). The event type was unknown among 5.7% of worker fatalities. Approximately three fourths of fatalities identified through the FOG database were among contractors. Approximately 20% of cases included workers who were working alone. Interpretation: The FOG database is a resource for identifying safety and health trends and emerging issues among OGE workers (e.g., exposure to hydrocarbon gases and vapors and fatalities resulting from cardiac events) that might not be available in other surveillance systems. The FOG database also helps researchers better identify groups of workers that are at increased risk for injury in an already high-risk industry. Challenges exist when maintaining an industry-specific surveillance system, including labor-intensive data collection, the need for researchers with substantial knowledge of the industry, delays in access to timely data, and missing source file data. Public Health Actions: Continued surveillance of worker fatalities in the OGE industry is recommended to help identify new safety and health hazards and guide research and prevention activities. Industry, academic institutions, and government can use findings from the FOG database to identify factors contributing to fatal injuries in OGE and develop interventions to improve worker safety and health. The findings in this report also can be used by other industries with high fatality rates to support the development of worker fatality surveillance systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on Collision avoidance systems (CAS) and vehicle intervention systems (VIS) for mining have advanced significantly in recent years, moving from collision awareness to collision avoidance capabilities, with sensors, data collection for analysis, and operator assistance. However, integration with existing equipment, maintenance, while regulatory pressures and increasing industry interest have fueled their adoption as a means to improve mine safety and productivity.

Voxel AI is a platform that combines computer vision technology and AI modeling to improve workplace safety in industrial settings. The platform connects to existing security cameras and analyzes video feeds to identify unsafe events and behaviors. Voxel's AI can detect environmental hazards, ergonomic risks, and improper use of protective equipment. The company has already partnered with Fortune 500 firms and has reported up to an 80% reduction in workplace injuries. Voxel prioritizes security and privacy, ensuring that individual identities are not detected and that their systems are compliant with cybersecurity standards. [Extracted from the article]

The NHS in England paid out more than £57million in the span of a decade to end claims relating to injuries to staff and patients as a result of moving and handling. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sharps injuries can be seen as part of the job in nursing, despite the stress and anguish they cause and, most importantly, the risk of serious infection. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the Mine Safety and Health Administration's (MSHA) "Safety Program for Surface Mobile Equipment" rule and its implications for mining operations. It discusses the rule's requirements, including the need for written safety programs to address hazards related to powered haulage in mines. It examines varying perspectives on the rule, ranging from concerns about governmental intrusion to recognition of its potential to enhance worker safety.

Informed design professionals who understand the basics of backflow prevention are able to successfully manage regulations and safely deliver fresh drinking water in their projects. DEGREES OF HAZARD Backflow into the public water distribution system can be prevented by eliminating cross-connections or adding backflow preventers. PREVENTABLE BACKFLOW FAILURES Public health officials have documented numerous incidents of unprotected cross-connections resulting in backflow. The key elements to a cross-connection control program include the isolation of the domestic water supply and containment at the meter, resulting in total backflow protection through the use of backflow preventers. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on SeeScan Inc., a captive molder and its implementation of sweeping changes to its auxiliary equipment, including dryers, conveying systems, and feeders, to improve the quality and consistency of molded parts while enhancing operator safety. The main topics include upgrading drying equipment to address moisture problems, automating the color-feeding process with gravimetric feeders and improving temperature control with a high-temperature water-temperature control unit.

The company Hänchen offers practical support in implementing safety regulations for machine and plant manufacturers, research institutions, and testing facilities. They provide both hardware and software solutions for machine safety and can implement standardized as well as customized safety solutions for hydraulic and electrical machines. Hänchen's task is to ensure safe working in various areas, such as in the testing field, during end-of-line functional testing of construction machinery, and in the textile industry. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on important year for IChemE, with the Institution celebrating one hundredth year. Topics include Tracey Shelley about the challenges facing and opportunities available for contractors when it comes supporting the push for decarbonisation; and Multi-disciplinary engineering design including mechanical, piping, stress, electrical, instrumentation & control, civil/structural engineering.

The article offers suggestions for the ReCo3 system for processing from W. Müller GmbH, BlowPack for blow molding from FlexBlow, and a Boy 60 E VV molded PP gift boxes from Dr. Boy GmbH.

The article evaluates various products related to hydrocarbon processing industry which includes a new Portable Transit Time Ultrasonic Flow Meter from AW-Lake, PSM-630, an automatic heavy-duty pressure switch from WIKA India and operations control software from AVEVA.

The adoption of commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) parts is a big shift for NASA, since this organization has followed an extensive parts qualification and screening process using MIL-SPECS for decades. Seeking to remain competitive and to provide guidance for missions that are budget constrained, NASA commissioned a NASA Engineering and Safety Center (NESC) study to evaluate the use of COTS parts. The goal of this extensive study was to establish a consistent set of requirements at the agency level to control risk and minimize the impact of part selection and usage on reliability in NASA spaceflight hardware. This article examines some of the industry trends that drove NASA to perform this study, as well as some of the information and recommendations from NASA provided in Phase 1 of this study, which was released in December 2020. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explains the importance of applying the highest safety standards regardless of regional rules with impact to the environment and health and safety are principles embedded so deeply in the culture that reflect on plan improvements. Topics include perception of ethical stance is borne out in our placing in sustainable business rankings by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP); and how to develop career as a process engineer in the fuel additives industry.

The article discusses the view of women in nursing that personal protective equipment (PPE) is still not fit for purpose. Topics include percentage of respondents to a "Nursing Standard" survey who described gloves, gowns and masks that are often too big or do not fit properly, how PPE, especially masks, often fits badly according to the respondents, and concerns expressed by the British Medical Association and international campaign group Women in Global Health (WGH) on PPE.

The nursing workforce is getting older – the latest data from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register shows that one in three nurses on the permanent register is aged 51 or older. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the reopening of libraries in the U.S. while dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, as of October 2020. Topics discussed include the issuance by the Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) of Ohio of health and safety guidelines for employees, the creation of a COVID-19 health and safety plan for employees by the Lake Travis Community Library (LTC) in Texas, and the isolated COVID-19 case at the Washington-Centerville Public Library in Ohio since it reopening.

The article lists various consulting services including Primatech Inc., Accenture and American Compliance Technologies, Inc.

Although nursing associates only entered the Nursing and Midwifery Council register in 2019, they have already become an integral part of the nursing workforce, says Claire Whittle, head of trainee nursing associates at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Ward managers provide valuable clinical leadership in the delivery of quality care to patients. Their role should be supernumerary – not counted as part of the staffing needed for safe care – affording those in post the time to lead and manage. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the history and significance of ergonomics, tracing its roots from ancient Greece to modern times. It emphasizes the importance of ergonomics in addressing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and provides tips for creating a comfortable and joint-friendly home office environment.

In the article, the authors discuss how libraries can establish a three-dimensional (3D) printing program that is safe and without the installation of an expensive ventilation retrofit by citing their 3D-printing program at Georgia Southern University's libraries. Other topics include the popularity of 3D printers among academic and public libraries due to their accessibility and affordability and the health and safety issues linked to 3D printers like ultra-fine particles (UFP) toxicity.

The article presents the discussion on Responsible Care industry's signaturing environmental, health, safety, and security initiative. Topics include program underscoring industry's commitment for sustainability and the evolving process and product safety concerns of stakeholders; and enhancing operational practices as well as strengthening the credibility ofthe program with external audiences.

The article focuses on Teleo, a company recognized by Fast Company as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 for its Supervised Autonomy technology in heavy construction equipment, addressing labor shortages by enabling remote operation of machines while enhancing safety and productivity. Teleo's approach, converting existing equipment into semi-autonomous robots, not only tackles industry labor challenges but also offers social and economic benefits.

The article focuses on safety protocols for operating industrial vacuum trucks, emphasizing the importance of proper training, inspection, wearing the right gear, considering the work area, and regular maintenance to ensure a safe working environment and prevent accidents.

The article evaluates the lighting system solutions offer superior capabilities compared to their predecessors, with improved safety being an immediate benefit upon implementation. The suppliers claim that improved productivity is the second most significant benefit, with operators enjoying new control options. Additionally, management can expect a quick return on investment, making it a worthwhile investment for businesses.

Dealing with 'challenging' patients, who display aggression, use offensive language and other abusive behaviours, is an uncomfortable but familiar aspect of many nurses' working lives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on need of facility members to understand connection between acceptance testing and electrical commissioning to manage challenges of electrical power systems. Topics discussed include process of documenting installed electrical power system with Electrical commissioning (ECx), scope of ECx ensured by electrical engineers, and development of schedule of project commissioning in testing scope of ECx.

The article focuses on the importance of efficient and legally compliant hazardous substance management in dairies, highlighting the role of digital solutions like Quentic in simplifying processes, ensuring legal compliance, and promoting a company-wide safety culture, with the DMK Group's adoption of digital hazardous substance management as a successful example.

The article focuses on the transformation of industrial maintenance through a smart, data-driven approach, emphasizing the shift towards predictive maintenance (PM) and condition monitoring (CM). Topics discussed include the benefits of PM, the integration of AI technologies, and practical examples of successful implementations, such as the use of Schaeffler SmartCheck to prevent bearing damage in mining operations.

The article focuses on the development of an Artificial intelligence (AI) tool called HAZOP.AI for assisting in Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in process safety engineering. It discusses the creation of this tool, its features, and the challenges faced in its implementation, emphasizing the potential of AI in enhancing process safety but acknowledging its current limitations and the need for refinement and human expertise in safety assessments.

All organisations that provide services under the NHS Standard Contract are required to appoint a Freedom to Speak Up guardian – a crucial contact for any staff member who wants to raise concerns and may be finding it difficult to be heard. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

El artículo discute la demanda del mercado de formación en línea basada en la nube para operadores de máquinas de hilado y bobinado de Rieter, centrándose en la seguridad de los empleados en las hilanderías. El artículo también se enfoca en la formación en diversos temas impartidos por formadores profesionales de Rieter, el aprendizaje continuo y la satisfacción de los empleados.

The article presents the discussion on Tsurumi Pump offers a variety of electric submersible dewatering solutions for mining with impressive capacities and convenient package sizes. Topics include high-volume performance with a simple change of impeller and wear plate, however, versatility is greatly increased; and mechanical seals are isolated in the oil chamber to protect the seal faces from abrasion and corrosion.

The article discusses that Raymond A. Volpatt Jr. recalls with some distress the painful months starting in April 2020. Topics discussed include some of his family-owned contracting company's work was deemed essential and continued in the early pandemic, a third of its annual revenue, $10 million worth, was cancelled or postponed; and the comparatively small Volpatt Construction is not unique among contractors using such tools, observes Jeff Burd, president of Tall Timber Group.

The article discusses safety culture and gaps in worker development during organizational uncertainty. It mentions that Ash Grove Cement used its workplace situation during the COVID-19 pandemic as a catalyst for changing how things have typically been done to improve worker engagement and participation in safety and health practices. The training evaluations show that the design involves workers while serving as a mechanism to support the safety culture from a leadership perspective.

The article discusses the fundamentals of personal eye protection and prescription safety spectacles while doing day-to-day activities and activities at the workplace. It describes the poor fitting appliances and inappropriate appliance selection as the reason for ocular trauma in patients wearing eye protection. It stresses the duty of the eye care professionals to conduct a thorough task analysis for the patients, including questions about aspects of their lifestyle.

The article evaluates PumpSmart PS30, a next-generation load monitor designed to enhance industrial equipment protection by utilizing a pump's motor as a sensor, by ITT PRO Services.

The article discusses initiative to create a remote access lab (RAL) for undergraduates amid COVID-19 pandemic. It mentions process safety is also factored into the RAL, with a human demonstrator present on site, as well as safety mechanisms such as an automated relief valve to ensure that the system could never go above a certain pressure; and also mentions digitalisation in everyday life due to the pandemic.