Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering
Volume 4, Issue 2 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Friction Stir Welded AA6063 Joints
Abstract: Friction Stir Welding is often referred as the joining technology of next generation because of its multiple advantages over the existing conventional processes. It is a solid state joining process which is free from the requirement of filler wire, consumable material, harmful gaseous emissions and also provides smooth surface with better surface finish. Moreover since no third additive material is involved hence, the microstructure of the welded joint also bears …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Safety Index for Small Scale Manufacturing Industries in Punjab
Abstract: Safety index (SI) is a significant approach, utilized to monitor safety measures, ranking a problem and also helps in the decision-making process. In this paper, a new safety index has been developed for occupational safety of workers for small scale manufacturing industries (SSMI) of Punjab using well-known Delphi method and value of index is found to be 10.95. To check the validity of the factors, content validity index (CVI) is …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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The Application of Ergonomics in the Work Environment of ICU
Abstract: Ergonomics plays an important role in healthcare sector. Healthcare as a work environment and as an industry presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities for applying ergonomics. Healthcare industry should make its objectives such that the work environment provided is safe, effective and comfortable. The objective of this work is to study the importance of ergonomics in intensive care nursing for safe and healthy work environment. Data was collected …
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A Review Report on 5s Methodology
Abstract: 5S is a technique used by organizations which comes from five Japanese words; Seiri, Seiton, Seiso, Seikets and Shitsuke. This method helps to organize a workplace for efficiency and reduce wasting and optimize quality and productivity via monitoring organized surroundings. It also offers useful visual verification to obtain more firm results. There is a real need for accurate studies in the field of new management systems and their impact on …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Quality and Metallic Pollution Level in Surface Waters of an Urban Industrialized City: A Case Study of Chittagong City, Bangladesh
Abstract: Disposal of urban and industrial waste is one of the major problems and responsible for both soil and water pollution in Chittagong city, Bangladesh. Total 22 surface water samples were collected from different locations of Chittagong city to assess quality and metallic pollution level. The concentrations of Fe, Mn, Cu, Cr and Pb in water samples ranged from trace- 10.37, trace- 1.91, 0.824–0.999, 0.11–1.32 and 1.69–2.56 µg ml-1, respectively while …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 9–18 Read article