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Prevention measures
Introduction
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…Anthropometry
Introduction
There are many sources of information that go into considerable detail regarding anthropometry. For example, this article in Wikipedia[1] presents a general overview of the topic, summarising different…Contributor(s): Richard Graveling
, Karla Van den Broek
Musculoskeletal disorders
Summary
A sedentary lifestyle in children affects the development of their spine, its physiological curvature and the adoption of a biomechanically correct posture. This process tends to cause discopathy of the adult spine. To…Ergonomic work design
Introduction
Organisational ergonomics focuses on the optimisation of socio-technical systems, including their organisational structures, policies, and processes. Relevant topics include communication, team resource management, work…Contributor(s): Annick Starren
, Richard Graveling
, Karla Van den Broek
Carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic (CMR) substances
Introduction
Asbestos is a widely used constituent in buildings and building materials, machines, transport vehicles and consumer products. Asbestos has a known historical use going back at least 4500 years when it was added as a…Contributor(s): Karla Van den Broek
, Timo Tuomi
, Klaus Kuhl, Ellen Schmitz-Felten
Musculoskeletal disorders
Introduction
To prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders, it is necessary to record and assess physical workload factors at the workplace. Numerous methods are available for this, differing however in terms of the precision…Contributor(s): Karla Van den Broek
, Klaus Kuhl, Rolf Ellegast
, Ruth Klueser
Management Systems
Introduction
The article presents specific elements of the process of auditing occupational health and safety (OSH) management system, such as definition and principles to be applied during audit, types of audit (internal, second-…Contributor(s): Gerard Zwetsloot
, Emilia Dobrescu
, Karla Van den Broek
, Klaus Kuhl
Maintenance
Introduction
Safe maintenance work requires proper planning, a safe working area, appropriate equipment, careful work execution and thorough final checks.Importance
A large number of all working persons are…Contributor(s): Richard Graveling
, Aditya Jain
, Klaus Kuhl, Juliet Hassard
, Karla Van den Broek
E-tools
Introduction
‘BeSMART.ie’ (Business Electronic Safety Management and Risk assessment Tool) is a free online resource provided by the Health and Safety Authority in Ireland, that enables small businesses and the self-employed to…Contributor(s): Patrick Egan, Declan Foster, Olamide Taiwo, Peter Gohery
Biological agents
Introduction
The presence of biological agents in occupational environments is an important health and social problem. Micro- and macroorganisms and the structures and substances they produce may exert a harmful influence upon…Contributor(s): Karla Van den Broek
, Klaus Kuhl, Rafal L. Gorny