Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering
Volume 4, Issue 3 (2017)
Published
Table of contents
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END-OF-LIFE MANAGEMENT OF CELL PHONES IN INDIA
Abstract: AbstractGeneration of solid waste has grown in a rapid manner over the last decade. Bulk of this waste is being dumped in the open in an uncontrolled manner resulting into pollution of water bodies and land and causing uncontrolled emission of methane. This problem can be significantly mitigated through adoption of environment friendly technologies for treatment and processing wastes before disposal to recover valuable resources and energy. Wastes such as …
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Evaluating the effects of different types of hand gloves and handle grip materials on hand-arm response while operating hand grinding machines
Abstract: Abstract The objective is to evaluate different hand gloves and handle grips of polyurethane materials on hand arm response while operating hand held grinding machines. The hand arm response was investigated in terms of fingertip force using FingerTPS systems. Cotton, Nylon and Leather gloves were initially evaluated for choosing the best, and further trials were conducted with that set of gloves and additional polyurethane foam handle grip of four densities. …
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Effect of Seat dimensions on operator discomfort while operating Forklifts
Abstract: AbstractThe objective of the study is to investigate the body discomfort sensed by the forklift operators in their operation with respect to seat dimensions and determine the discomfort level at various working shift intervals such as the start of the shift, morning break, before lunch, after lunch, afternoon break and end of the shift with the help of Corlett and Bishop’s method of body mapping. A total of 47 operators …
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Musculoskeletal disorder and psychosocial work demands in Insurance industry: A case study
Abstract: ABSTRACTIntroduction- Insurance sector is a group of professionals who perform under time pressure. The use of computer increases in the insurance industry which is linked with musculoskeletal pain. The objective of the study is to analyze the prevalence of MS pain during past 12 months and to correlate it with these work related factors. Methods- Insurance office workers from various companies in Punjab responded to the questionnaire which is related …
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A systematic review on computer usage among employees and its impact on musculoskeletal disorders
Abstract: AbstractAn insight into occupational stress enlightens on both contributing factors as well as their management. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) are prevalent across a wide range of occupations, accounting for 42 - 58% of all work-related disorders. Computer users, in particular suffer from poor working postures often resulting in MSDs. This review article examines the prevalence and risk factors for MSDs amongst them. Remedial measures for combating stress and musculoskeletal problems have …
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Analysis of Bottlenecks in a Human Hazard Reporting System
Abstract: AbstractHazard reporting form the basis of the safety culture of any organization. Different industrieshave different types of techniques which they have built for themselves for the reporting ofhazards. The major theme on which these systems work is behavior based safety. Thesesystems involve the active participation of all the employees who are trained to report anykind of hazards that they see in their surrounding workplace so that they can be resolves …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 55–61 Read article