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Internet Safety and Children, 2002.
A look at the potential dangers for children on the internet.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 43.95
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This seven-page paper presents a detailed persuasive argument that concludes the Internet, while an informative and exciting research tool can also pose a danger to children. The author takes us on a look at some o the dangers posed as well as some of the precautions that can be taken to minimize those dangers.
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Internet Safety and Youth, 2007.
This paper discusses the risks that the use of computers and the Internet post to children.
1,096 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the difficulty with children using the computer is that some people online may use computers to gain access to children for inappropriate and even criminal reasons. The writer points out that children, by their nature, will not have the skills on their own to avoid the dangers that can come with Internet access, so it is up to parents and educators both to protect children and to teach them how to keep themselves safe online. The writer concludes that parents and educators can create a computer environment that allows children and youth to develop those all-important computer skills without being victimized by Internet predators who seek to harm them.
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"When children cannot fully protect themselves, it is up to the adults around them to act, which is what AOL executive Teri Schroeder did. She realized that young people were contacting AOL about the problem of adults inappropriately approaching them online. They didn't go to their parents because they were afraid that their parents wouldn't let them use the computer any longer. Schroeder investigated how predators lured these kids away from monitored discussions into unsupervised, private chat rooms, and founded "I-Safe," a non-profit group designed to teach young people how to stay safe while online. Congress responded to her actions and provided funds for school outreach programs. I-SAFE teaches educators how to help protect the students in their charge. It also works with community leaders to promote safety online for children and teenagers."
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Children's Safety on the Internet, 2004.
A discussion of State and federal Internet laws and regulations.
4,030 words (approx. 16.1 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 77.95
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This paper discusses the issue of whether state and federal Internet laws and regulations make it any safer for children. Do we judge this level of safety by the number of child pornographers convicted or is that number an indication of a horrible reality that one cannot cure, but only prevent? In attempting to answer these questions, and a few more, the paper seeks evidence from state laws and analyzes each of the laws in different sections of the paper.
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"One effective way parents can combat this is by using child-monitoring software and educating their children against the potential hazards of chatting with strangers. But what about computer access outside home such as in public libraries? There is certainly concern in this regard as pointed by research conducted at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The research conducted at pubic and school libraries drew on computer records of online activity, from which it was found that the actual material being downloaded in comparison with the stated reasons for Internet use were very different. The research team reviewed 917,410 images in the 18 month research period to discover that 83.5 percent of them were pornographic. This reflects the fact that trading explicit photographs is one of the most widely conducted activities over the internet."
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Internet & Children, 2001.
Problems of children's access to unsafe sites. Cites specific dangers. Action plans to address child safety.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 9 sources, £ 61.95
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"With the ever-expanding role of the internet in children's lives, and younger and younger children gaining internet access, there is a need for control of their access to unsafe sites. Studies suggest nearly two-thirds of children now use the internet, which has presented some problems for both internet providers and lawmakers alike (Hertzel, 2000). Some form of control, either in the form of something akin to the television V-chip to limit children=s access to certain sites, or some form of regulation on how much information about a child can be collected over the internet by the various websites is needed. Despite passage by Congress of the Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and internet tools to restrict access to various sites, there is still concern over the issue of child safety on the internet."
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Aviation Safety: Error Management Versus Safety Compliance, 2002.
A look at the concepts and differences between error management and safety compliance in relation to aviation accidents.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 18.95
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This essay explains the difference between Error Management and Safety Compliance in aviation accidents. Error Management, it is argued, provides a greater likelihood for proactive outcomes when errors due occur. Because errors and accidents are impossible to eliminate, EM is premised on a complex information gathering system that allows those involved in accidents to better understand what happened. It creates a more intervention-focused environment for crew, and avoids issues of blame and punishment, and thus provides the crew with a different responsibility for error prevention.
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Safety Culture in Aviation, 2005.
A look at how distinct safety cultures influence safety performance.
2,954 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, £ 61.95
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This paper describes how different safety cultures in aviation have the potential to improve or worsen the safety performance of individual organisations. Recommendations are made in regard to the implementation and control of organisational safety culture to ensure safe practices through detailed engineering of workplace procedures and communication lines. The functionalist and interpretive perspectives of safety culture as described by Glendon (2000) are examined, demonstrating why the strengths of operating under an interpretive perspective within a functionalist framework are appropriate in the aviation industry. The importance of understanding the concepts of safety mission and safety involvement are considered. It is argued that, although difficult to categorically claim, there is little doubt that the differences in safety culture evident in the industry can have significant impact on an organisation's level of safety.
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Introduction and Background Why Safety Culture Is So Important In Aviation
Safety Cultures in Aviation
Conclusion and Implications
Reference List
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"It is widely understood throughout the domains of aviation, medicine, defence and other safety-sensitive industries that maintaining an effective strategy to minimise the possibility and consequences of error is absolutely obligatory. Additionally, specific measures to manage the overall safety of operations can define an organisation's ability to operate viably (Glendon, 2000; Hudson, 2001; Reason, 1997). This does not just include the cost of error, but also an organisation's ability to determine risk and make decisions based on the assessment of risk. This paper identifies the steps management of aviation organisations can take to implement strategies to provide a positive safety culture within their organisation, encouraging both healthier safety attitudes and consequently, financial gain."
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Safety on School Buses, 2005.
A discussion about the importance of safety belts on school buses.
1,214 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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This paper posits that seat-belts must be mandatory on all school buses because they reduce the risk of injury or death, car safety rules must be consistent and there is no valid opposition for this rule. It argues that seat-belts have been proven effective in increasing safety through many years of use in automobiles and laboratory tests have additionally shown them to be safe in school buses. Without seat-belts on school buses, children will be less likely to always buckle up in their cars too. Finally, the paper concludes that the opposition simply does not have grounds for disputing mandatory seat belts on buses because the safety of our children must be the first priority.
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"Thirty years ago, there were not laws regulating child safety seats in cars, nor would any vehicle produced at that time pass today's rigorous safety standards; obviously, modern technology and knowledge is meant to overcome the safety faux-pas of decades past to create a safer, healthier environment for children. Would any parent today feel comfortable handing their child a mercury-filled thermometer or Happy Meal toy? The answer is no, and this is evidence that yesterday's safety standards are not applicable to child safety today. Another argument against seat-belts is that some kinds of belts may cause more harm than good in case of an accident. The solution to this critique is simple: only install the seat-belt designs that would actually protect passengers in case of an accident. It is well documented which kinds of seat belts (like lap-only belts) are potentially harmful, and which ones are safe."
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Safety Analysis Techniques, 2002.
A review of different safety analysis techniques used in companies to examine the safety of their products.
3,094 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 63.95
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This paper discusses the various safety analysis techniques employed by the companies and other research institutions world wide to testify the security and to minimize the risk factor involved in the use of their products. The paper begins by defining safety hazards and then lists common safety analysis techniques. The writer then discusses some of these techniques including Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA); Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA). It concludes with examining the factors which affect the length of safety analysis.
Introduction
Defining Safety Analysis or Hazard Analysis
Common Safety Analysis Techniques
Discussion on Some Safety Analysis Techniques
Preliminary Hazard Analysis (PHA)
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
Factors Affecting the Length of Safety Analysis
Research Findings
Conclusion
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"All the firms are legally bound to confirm their consumer?s safety in terms of the usage of product. Nevertheless, the extent to which the management and the first-line supervisors take this liability seriously depends upon the organization?s culture. Because, ?an organization's culture consists of its values, beliefs, legends, rituals, mission, goals, performance measures and its sense of responsibility to its employees, customers and community, all of which are translated into a system of expected behavior. Senior management obtains, as a result of the organization's culture, the hazards-related incident experience that it establishes as acceptable. For the personnel in the organization, what is "acceptable" is their interpretation of the reality of what management does, which may differ from what management says? (Manuele, 1997, p.160 (5)). Thus, the management?s commitment to product?s safety is largely dependent upon the organizational culture. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the organization to take adequate measures to incorporate the much-needed values and the level of promise essential for an accurate safety analysis. Definition of the term safety analysis or hazard analysis will considerably assist the readers in comprehending the significance and the use of safety analysis techniques in the corporate world."
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The International Safety Management Code, 2003.
This paper takes a critical look at the International Safety Management Code and the need for a true safety culture in shipping.
4,262 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 80.95
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Recent marine accidents have resulted in significant human, pollution, and damage costs. This paper explains how the International Safety Management Code (ISM) seeks to improve personnel, operational, and environmental safety performance by providing a framework for effective safety management. ISM is based upon widely accepted quality and safety management methodology. It discusses how recent studies indicate the code is less than effective. Merely implementing the minimum requirements of ISM does not do enough to significantly enhance safety performance in the marine industry. The writer argues that international shippers must work towards achieving a true safety culture to ensure effective safety and environmental performance. This should be part of a company?s global strategic plan.
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"The International Safety Management (ISM) Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention was introduced by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 1993 after several notable marine accidents (Anderson, 2002, p. 7) and the capsizing of the passenger ferry Herald of Free Enterprise which resulted in the loss of 193 lives (Rodriguez & Hubbard, 2001, 8; Sagen, 1999, p.58)."
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Workplace Safety, 2005.
A discussion regarding the necessity of safety in the workplace.
2,083 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper discusses how it is vitally important that the workplace incorporate a safety program to ensure the well being of its employees, and indeed of all citizens living or moving within the premises of any specific workplace. The paper further discusses several issues of humanity that should be taken into account when formulating a workplace safety program.
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The Importance of a Well-Written Safety Program
Steps to Establish a Safety Program
Creating and Maintaining a Safety Program
The Role of Cultural Diversity in Workplace Safety
The Written Safety Program
Ensuring a Healthy Work Environment: Employee Assistance Programs
Other Issues: Public Safety
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"Another important matter is how the variety of cultures integrate with the general corporate culture. Each organization distinguishes itself by means of culture, which is delineated by the values and norms to which the company adheres. These need to be integrated with the safety culture framework, and the implementation of the safety program."
"As part of the corporate culture, group norms have to be clearly delineated. This also should be integrated with the various languages and cultures within the workplace. It is important that each employee be able to function within a group, especially in terms of the safety program. This is another aspect that will ensure the longevity of such a program. This is especially true in cases where a large part of the workforce is not used to functioning as a group, and where the work is of such a nature that individuals within the company perform their duties alone. "
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Rooftop Safety, 2005.
A report on rooftop safety, a major issue in workplace safety.
5,685 words (approx. 22.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 97.95
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This paper presents a discussion of the various regulations in place regarding rooftop safety, as well as the safety equipment and programs used by contractors to ensure the safety of their workers. The paper also takes a look at how well different companies comply with the regulations in actual practice.
Rooftop Accidents
Standards
Informal Survey
Conclusion
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"Surveys show the nature and incidence of different accidents in the workplace, and such statistics then serve as the impetus for further regulations, for tightening existing regulations, and for increased enforcement to reduce the problem. A report from 1988 showed how high the rate was at that time, and reports showed that the incidence rate of almost 20 occupational injuries and illnesses per 100 full?time workers in roofing and sheet metal work was much higher than that for all construction, the category considered the most hazardous major industry grouping."
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Home Safety Project, 2006.
This paper discusses the importance of home safety courses for latchkey children.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 31.95
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The paper reveals that between 7 and 16 millions children between the ages of 6 and 12 are latchkey children who stay home alone, responsible for themselves and/or a younger sibling an average of 5 or more hours per day. The paper maintains that home safety courses are essential to assure the child both understands the sense of urgency and responsibility, as well as how to respond appropriately in a variety of instances. This paper outlines a course prepared for Mary Law Private School in California for 5th and 6th graders.
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"According to Huang (2005) between 7 and 16 million children are considered latchkey children - children aged 6 - 12 years of age who are either alone or supervised by a sibling 13 years of age or younger (Tout as cited by Conan, 2003). While some parents risk being cited legally for child endangerment, often the need for forcing children to stay home unattended is a combination of availability of after-school programs and how affordable programs are (Tout as cited by Conan, 2003). As a result, programs that train children in responsibility and home safety are on the increase (Huang, 2005). In California, Proposition 49 would provide for state funding for After School Safety programs as a school board requirement in order to assure regular funding."
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Employee Safety, Health and Welfare Law, 2007.
This paper discusses employee safety, health and welfare in the US, focusing on the Occupational Safety and Health Act.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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In this article, the writer provides a history and overview of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA). The writer points out that this Act covers all American employers and their employees in occupations spanning the range from agriculture to manufacturing. Further, the writer explains that depending on the nature of the industry, OSHA standards may require that employers adopt a variety of practices, means, methods or processes that are deemed reasonably necessary and appropriate to protect workers on the job. The writer concludes that concerns about the new chemicals used in manufacturing, as well as the burgeoning arms manufacturing industry made safety legislation for American workers a pressing national concern.
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"For example, compliance with safety standards may include ensuring that employees have been provided with, have been effectively trained on, and use personal protective equipment when required for safety or health. Whenever an employee must wear fire-retardant clothing or secure long hair when working over a kitchen grill, the employer is ensuring that he or she is compliant with OSHA. It is not only employees who are bound by OSHA - employees must also comply with all rules and regulations that apply to their own actions and conduct to ensure their own safety. An employee that refuses to secure his or her hair when working on a machine press is violating the law just as much as an employer that requires his or her employees to wear potentially dangerous clothing."
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Workplace Safety, 2007.
An examination of workplace safety improvements, including a discussion on the safety of the meatpacking industry.
942 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The paper discusses how issues of workplace safety have become significant in the last 100 years. The paper examines the decline in work-related injured, which can be attributed to changes in labor relations; management attitudes; legislation regarding the treatment of workers; and perhaps most simple of all an understanding by workers that one should not have to endure a workplace fraught with danger simply because it may reduce overall costs, speed up production or deal with other financial issues. The paper further examines the meatpacking industry, noting that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) made a pledge that they would begin more stringent oversight of meatpacking and cleaning companies.
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"All these issues will result in a greater bottom line for the meatpacking industry, which will either reduce company profits or increase the cost of the end product, essentially passing along the cost of compliance to the working man. While I have no doubt that these oppressive working conditions exist within the meat packing industry, I also believe that it will do little to help the workers to simply enact more legislation when previous legislation and published commitment on the part of OSHA, the government agency most specifically associated with workplace safety did little to improve the work place."
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