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Papers On First Aid & Safety
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Improving Occupational Health and Safety through Management/Worker Consultation
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This 6 page paper considers the nature of consultative arrangements between workers and management designed to enhance workplace safety. Specifically, this paper considers how these interactions have contributed to the development of workplace safety programs and demonstrates the importance of the role of the worker in safety improvements, with a focus on the benefits for Australian businesses. Bibliography lists 30 sources.
Filename: MHsafea3.wps
Indoor Air Quality in Commercial Buildings
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This informative 36 page paper looks at the issues of poor air quality in commercial buildings. The paper starts by defining the problem, with some background on the causes and effects of poor air quality. The paper then moves on to consider the problem of sick building syndrome and the way the situation may be tackled. This includes consideration of recent legal cases where large comparison has paid out due to poor air quality in a commercial building. The role of insurance is briefly considered before the final section where there is an examination of the way that air pollution or contamination may be investigated and treated and what preventative measures are available. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEairqul.wps
Industrial Safety / Aviation Focus
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A 10 page research paper on the human, economic and other benefits to companies who implement industrial safety processes. The writer focuses on the 1997 Champions of Safety winners and looks at details of training and implementation programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aviation.wps
Manual Handling Policy
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12 pages in length. Manual handling policy has long been an integral component to the standard of care provided at hospitals, nursing homes, home care and other situations where patients require the nurse to provide physical movement for them. As a direct result of overwhelming musculoskeltal injuries, new policy dictates a termination of any sort of manual lifting, which is to be replaced by specially adapted equipment. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCManHn.rtf
Occupational Health and Safety at This End Up Furniture
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An 11 page paper
summarizing an interview with this furniture manufacturer's facility and safety manager.
The interview questions cover such topics as whether the building has been screened for
asbestos, radon and lead; employee safety training; approach to worker's compensation;
ergonomics and other OSHA standards; and employee assistance programs available. The
company regards some issues as falling into zero-tolerance range, but it is rather casual with
measures above minimum standards. Instead, it makes tools available for employees and
allows them to determine their individual needs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSoccHlth.wps
Pneumatic Nailer Safety
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A 10 page paper discussing the use of pneumatic nailing tools at Steinway & Sons, manufacturers of the world's leading piano. The company prizes traditional craftsmanship and traditional processes, with the result that it does not have extensive experience with 'modern' tools and techniques. The company and its craftsmen only grudgingly turn to labor-saving tools and devices such as pneumatic nailers, and it does not have extensive experience in handling air tools. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has guidelines that assist the company in improving safety. The paper offers a suggestion for this safety-conscious company. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: KSconstNailr.rtf
Preventing Children's Injuries
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A 6 page paper examining techniques for the prevention of children's injuries. Areas covered include the household, toys, travel, and water. Bibliography lists 6 references.
Filename: Chilinj.wps
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