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Risk prevention is of major importance in the improvement of the health and safety of those working in Building and Civil Engineering (BCE). In difficult economic times, it is generally perceived as a net cost for companies. However, at OPPBTP but also…
This article describes the requirements, according to EU legislation and standards for clothing protecting against thermal hazards, including cold, heat and flames. In addition, the protection against rain is also discussed.
A report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)[1] on changes in work and employment over the next decade in the United States concludes that the limitations likely to occur in the development of technology are not technical, but primarily…
Once hazards are identified, there are various methods that can be used to protect employees. These are called hazard controls. Not all controls are equally effective. There is a “hierarchy" of possible solutions. The most effective solutions, at the top…
Crowd related injuries can occur during special sales and promotional events. In 2008, a worker died at the opening of a "Black Friday" sale
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, employers are responsible for providing their workers with…
Even though the general health of people aged 15–65 is improving in Europe, public spending on disability benefits continues to rise [1]. Many countries are confronted with an urgent need to deal with sickness and absenteeism. The ageing workforce will…
Emergencies, such as fires and explosions, immediately threatening the health of the workers, cannot be ruled out in most companies. In order to minimise the impact, it is necessary that every person in such a situation knows exactly what to do. This…
The term ‘Engineering Controls’ covers a broad spectrum of possible interventions that are intended to reduce worker exposure, to chemical, physical and biological agents. This article will explain what ‘Engineering Controls’ are with respect to chemical…
The most typical eye protection against external factors (e.g. radiation, dusts and droplets), is a natural protective mechanism of a human eye. The thin layer of slightly oily lachrymal fluid produced by the conjunctiva protects the human eye against…
Hearing protection is used to reduce (attenuate) noise reaching the wearer’s ear, and so reduce the risk of hearing damage from excessive noise. The effectiveness of hearing protection is often limited by personal and workplace factors, and it can reduce…