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IntroductionRisk 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…
IntroductionThis 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.…
IntroductionA 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…
IntroductionOnce 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…
IntroductionCrowd 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…
IntroductionEven though the general health of people aged 15–65 is improving in Europe, public spending on disability benefits continues to rise. Many countries are facing an urgent need to tackle sickness and absenteeism. With an ageing workforce, this…
IntroductionEmergencies, 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…
IntroductionThe 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…
IntroductionThe 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…
IntroductionA great diversity of personal fall protection systems are used by workers who have to work at height to position the worker or to restrain his/her movements in order to prevent falls or to protect him/her in case of fall. A fall arrest system…