Occupational Safety and Hygiene III

ISBN-13: 9781138027657 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 476 str.

Pedro Arezes; Joao S. Baptista; Monica P. Barroso

Opis

This book will help to get acquainted with the state-of-the-art within the field Occupational Health & Safety, as well as with some practical tools and approaches that are currently used by OHS professionals in a global context.

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Foreword xi Ergonomics analysis in operators of electric power control centers: Proposed methodology M. Melo, J. Maribondo, A. Nascimento, F. Rebelo & L. Bueno Perceptions of employees of the importance of safety in the energy industry in Cyprus N. Konnari, P. Chourides & G. Boustras Biomechanical evaluation of semi-mechanized activities of forest establishment in mountain regions of Brazil S. Schettino, L.J. Minette, A.P. Souza & J.C.C. Campos Application of the NIOSH lifting equation in the activity for manual fertilization of eucalyptus plantations in mountain regions, Brazil L.J. Minette, S. Schettino, A.P. Souza & F.L.C. Marzano Direct action helpers at home care services: Consequences to the health of workers D. Chagas Injuries in surf athletes and the use of safety equipments K. Donoša & A.L. Cabral Information quality for health and safety management systems: A case study M. Sławińska & B. Mrugalska Horse stable environment: What to expect regarding fungi and particles occupational exposure? C. Viegas, E. Carolino, M. Meneses, M. dos Santos, T. Graça & S. Viegas Analysis of occupational risks: A systematic review from “Bayesian Networks” tools E.M.A. Vieira, L.B. da Silva & J.M.N. Silva Dentist health and its ergonomic risks: Literature review A.F. Soares, B.O. Tostes, J.F.S. Bombonatti & R.F.L. Mondelli Comparison of different medical clothing used in Operating Rooms (OR’s)—the importance of thermal comfort at work I.M. Abreu, P. Ribeiro & M.J. Abreu Companies’ OHS internal structures: A characterization based on the literature review C.S. Castillo, P.M. Arezes & M. Shahriari The presence of radon in thermal spas and their occupational implications—a review A.S. Silva & M.L. Dinis Contribution of BIM for hazards’ prevention through design F. Rodrigues & A. Alves Production targets consistent with ergonomic factors of forestry activities A.P. Souza, F.L.C. Marzano, S. Schettino & L.J. Minette Proposed improvements for work performance and comfort in the perspective of Cognitive Ergonomics: A case study in the release sector of maintenance orders A.N.M. Costa, J.M.N. Silva, F.S. Masculo, J.F.P. Raposo, D.M.B. Batista, J.N. Santos & F. Schramm A method for accident analysis oriented to the identification of areas of intervention for public safety policiesJ.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, J. Guadix, L. Onieva & J.C. Rubio-Romero The new regulatory norm nº 12: The criticisms and difficulties in the applying this norm J.M.N. Silva, E.M.A. Vieira, A.N.M. Costa, M.G.L. Torres, F.S. Masculo & T.M. Silva Innovative protective insoles for safety footwear: A balance between protection and comfort C.S. Ferreira & M.J. Abreu Analysis of the causes of work accidents in Romania in the period 2011–2013 L.I. Cioca, L. Ivascu & C.G. Dragomir Human body thermoregulation: Test and validation of a computer program A.M. Raimundo, C.D. Pereira, D.A. Quintela & A.V.M. Oliveira Exposure of agricultural pilots to noise M. Zanatta, F.G. Amaral, M.P. da Silva & D.W. Zini Occupational noise exposure and the exposure to ototoxic substances: A case study in the injection sector in the footwear industry S. Monteiro, S. Costa, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro Exposure of agricultural pilots to Whole-Body Vibration M. Zanatta, F.G. Amaral & M.P. da Silva Ergonomics cost-benefit indicators on a large auto parts manufacturer M.P. da Silva, F.G. Amaral, M. Zanatta & G.S. Furtado An exploratory pilot study on occupational accidents in farming C. Campos, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira Characterization of indoor air pollution in a Portuguese pre-school M. Oliveira, C. Delerue-Matos, S. Morais, K. Slezakova & M.C. Pereira Non-fatal accidents at work in the farming sector—a short review C. Campos, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira Slope instability risks—approach methodology proposal based on a comparative analysis of several Unitary Development Plans J.A.C. Fonseca, A. Leite & M.T. Diogo The applications of muscle fatigue/muscle activity assessment using multi-channel surface EMG during repetitive movement—a short review T. Sa-ngiamsak, J. Torres Costa & J. Santos Baptista An overview of the current three-dimensional body scanners for anthropometric data collection S. Bragança, P.M. Arezes & M. Carvalho A review of the regulatory norms of work in Brazil within the context of biosafety in dentistry A.F. Soares, G.A. Gomes de Moraes & M.L. Menezes Evaluation of a triaxial operating vibration monitor applied to farm tractor G.A. Gomes de Moraes, A.L. Andreoli, J.E.G. Santos & J.A. Cagnon Construction project failure due to uncertainties—a case study M. Shahriari, G. Sauce, C. Buhe & H. Boileau Safety and security in a higher education establishment laboratories using a checklist from the University of Illinois at Chicago C.E.P. Bernardo, A. Danko & M.T. Diogo Genotoxic assessment in different exposure groups working with antineoplastic agents C. Ladeira, S. Viegas, M. Pádua, E. Carolino, M.C. Gomes & M. Brito Assessment of children exposure doses to ultrafine particles in primary schools J. Cavaleiro-Rufo, J. Madureira, E. de Oliveira Fernandes, M. Pinto, A. Moreira, K. Slezakova, M.C. Pereira, C. Pereira & J.P. Teixeira Identification of the most critical areas in an industrial inner space regarding thermal comfort: Environmental ergonomics M. Morgado, M. Talaia & L. Teixeira Safe workplace practices for handling nanowastes: An overview B.M. Díaz-Soler, M.D. Martínez-Aires & M. Martín-Morales Subjective productivity of workers submitted to two different temperatures E.A.S. Oliveira, A.A.P. Xavier & A. Michaloski Is the quality of information from worker to occupational health physician adequate for the purpose? A systematic review R. Felizes & J. Costa Hazard and operability (HAZOP) study: A systematic process to identify potential hazards and operability problems B. Gonçalves, M.M. Sá & R. Azevedo The approach of ergonomics on the analysis of the use of physical space for pedagogical activities at the children’s school of the Federal University of Paraíba S.B. Gonçalves, N.L. Silva, J.C.F. Siqueira & M.C.W. Saldanha Characterization of workers’ noise exposure of Portuguese industry A.M. Lopes, E. Pinto, P. Laranjeira, M. Rebelo & P. Oliveira Naturally occurring radioactive materials: A method for assessing the risk of exposure J.G. Estevez & F.O. Nunes Ergonomic analysis of the shaping post in the injection sector of a footwear industry S. Costa, S. Monteiro, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro Eye blinking as an indicator of fatigue and mental load—a systematic review R. Martins & J.M. Carvalho Assessment of the level of noise in gyms for sports in a college in the city of Curitiba W.a.d. Strasse, A.M.W. Stadnik & L. Ulbricht Ergonomics applied to the cycling with the utilization of two protocols for the saddle height adjust R.M.B. Macedo, L. Ulbricht, W. Ripka, A.M.W. Stadnik & D.V. Ricieri Thermal comfort—worker perception in a codfish packaging industry I. Tavares, M. Talaia & L. Teixeira A systematic approach for externalities in occupational safety through the use of the Delphi methodology D. Ramos, P.M. Arezes & P. Afonso Musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists—prevalence, characteristics and impacts of work—short review A. Rocha, T. Zlatar, R. Felizes & J. Santos Baptista Psychosocial risk factors in non-teaching staff—descriptive findings of three schools clusters of Santarém district S.M. Silva, V. Jesus & P.H. Marques Changes in face and hands skin temperatures during exposure to moderate cold thermal environment T. Zlatar, R. Vardasca & A.T. Marques Thermographic assessment of a physiotherapy related upper limb task: Preliminary study A. Seixas, S. Rodrigues, V. Soares, T. Dias, R. Vardasca & J. Gabriel Quantification of ATP in surfaces, health and hygiene standards, assessment of knowledge level, attitudes and practice from food handlers in industrial establishments of Ovos Moles in Aveiro district A. Gonçalves, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira Occupational health and work safety at a car wash in Campina Grande, Brazil M.M. Dantas, M.B.G. Santos, D.F.A.C. Silva, I.C. Bezerra & Y.L.D. Vieira ATP quantification and health professionals knowledge and performance indicators assessment regarding hand hygiene procedures in dental clinics J. Ribeiro, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira Artisanal production of Serra da Estrela cheese: Evaluation of hygiene conditions and good manufacturing practice A. Oliveira, C. Santos, B. Alves, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira Risk factors for upper trapezius overload during computer work: Short review of electromyographic studies S. Rodrigues & A. Seixas ATP quantification and evaluation of hygiene good practices in dental clinics surfaces of Pombal city F. Moreira, C. Santos, B. Alves, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo Ergonomic assessment of electrical and electronic equipment’s dismantling C.R. Ferreira, M.A. Vaz & M.E. Pinho Testing a human thermal software using field investigation from an industrial plant M. Guise, I. Loureiro, N. Rodrigues & S. Teixeira Exposure of urban bus drivers to Whole-Body Vibration S. Barreira, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista Whole-Body Vibration in urban bus drivers—a short review S. Barreira, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista Potential risks related to the polymer mortars production with nano ZrO2 S.P.B. Sousa, M.C.S. Ribeiro & J. Santos Baptista The effects of obesity on muscle activity during lifting tasks A.S. Colim, P.M. Arezes, P. Flores & A.C. Braga Butterfly collection cart for waste recyclables: Ergonomics and sustainability T.R. de L. Nascimento, J.C.F. Siqueira, D.D. Muniz, L.K. de Mendonça & M.C.W. Saldanha Consideration of occupational risks in construction confined spaces in a brewery D.T. Leão, M.B.G. Santos, M.C.A. Mello & S.F.A. Morais Muscle fatigue: Evaluation by electromyography at different thermal environments R. Gonçalves, J.C. Guedes & J. Santos Baptista Prevalence of skeletal muscle injuries in hairdressers in the District of Setubal J. Cruz & M. Dias-Teixeira Promoting the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Illustration of critical aspects based on an intervention in the real world I.S. Silva, C. Dias & A. Brandão Process safety control for occupational accident prevention B. Mrugalska, S. Nazir, E. Tytyk & K.I. Øvergård Proposal methodology for evaluation of fire risk in urban spaces M.C. Gonçalves & A. Correia Indoor air quality in beauty establishments that use air fresheners in Guimarães A. Martins, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo The error in aviation is a fault tree that always ends in humans E.T. Martins, L.B. Martins & I.T. Martins Evaluation of a public safety program based in programme theory J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, J. Guadix, L. Onieva & J.C. Rubio-Romero Thermal and acoustic aspects an sheds for production of broilers at high density M.B.G. Santos, M.G.F. Nascimento & M.L.U.G. Paiva Heat stress for firemen in urban fire—case study Condeixa-a-Nova D. Frescata, H. Simões, J. Pereira, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo Physical working performance in cold thermal environment: A short review T. Zlatar, J. Santos Baptista & J. Torres Costa Ergonomic analysis—case study of passenger transport company A.R. Costa, J. Almeida, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira Mercury emissions, hazards and preventive measures: A reviewT. Abbas, S. Nazir, B. Mrugalska & M.I.A. Mutalib Risk assessment of work-related musculoskeletal disorders at a workplace from metalworking industry L. Aguiar, T. Ferreira, P. Carneiro, A.S. Colim, N. Costa & I. Loureiro Prevention in underground construction with Sequential Excavation Method M.L. Tender, J.P. Couto & T.P. Ferreira Noise Induced Hearing Loss estimation and sound pressure limits’ main issues—a systematic review A.P. Oliveira, A.S. Miguel, J. Santos Baptista & J. Torres Costa Comparing three risk analysis methods on the evaluation of a trench opening in an urban site R. Bessa, J. Santos Baptista & M.J. Oliveira Worker’s safety at road works with high traffic C.M. Reis, L.F. Sanches Fernandes, F. Abobeleira Vieira, M. Mieiro & C. Oliveira Integrating Lean Six Sigma and ergonomics—a case study D. Freitas, V. Nunes & I.L. Nunes Health and safety plans analysis C.M. Reis, C. Oliveira, D. Pinto, J. Ferreira, M. Mieiro & P. Silva Nanoparticles characterization and potential hazard assessments P. Silva, C.M. Reis, J. Ferreira & C. Oliveira Possible uses of Augmented Reality as a tool for guidance of users of packages A.S.G. Acioly, M.M. Soares & P.M. Arezes Productivity and absence of workers with disabilities: Case study in the construction industry B. Guimarães, L.B. Martins & B. Barkokébas Junior Way finding of blind people in the work environment: An ergonomic sight L.B. Martins & M. Almeida Safety handling, rigging and liftingA. Teodoro & C. Carvalho Author index

O autorze

Pedro M. Arezes, João Santos Baptista, Monica P. Barroso, Paula Carneiro, Patricio Corderiro, Nelson Costa, Rui B. Melo, A. Sergio Miguel, Gonçalo Perestrelo