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Nuclear Power in the Former Soviet Union, 2004.
Discusses problems related to nuclear power in the former Soviet Union.
4,050 words (approx. 16.2 pages), 16 sources, APA, £ 99.95
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This paper examines the hazardous situation of the nuclear power system in the former Soviet Union, focusing on Russia and its determination to pursue nuclear power as an energy source. The paper discusses nuclear power development plans in Russia and provides statistics on nuclear power facilities.
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"This report examines the situation of the nuclear power system in the former Soviet Union focusing on Russia, in which government remains determined to pursue development of needed energy sources via nuclear power plant construction. However, the literature reveals that prior to the collapse of the former Soviet Union the region's operating nuclear power plant facilities were largely unsafe, poorly maintained and operated unprofessionally. Poor waste disposal, dumping of wastes on open land and numerous accidents or other hazardous incidents..."
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Nuclear Power Hazards, 1990.
This paper argues against the continued planning and construction of partially completed nuclear facilities: Types, causes and dangers.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 12 sources, £ 43.95
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"Nuclear power is no longer a relatively new phenomenon which impacts both on culture and society. Since the early 1960s, companies have searched for an inexpensive way in which to generate power for the increasingly demanding American society. Indeed, the debate over nuclear power shows just how much the illusions of the nuclear age are "rooted in the economic and political institutions of our society. The system for threatening nuclear war - the designing, making, deploying, explaining of nuclear weapons - serves so many short-term interests that as a society we are crippled in confronting out most basic interest: physical, economic and spiritual survival".
In the 1980s, however, nuclear power has become an even greater political issue that has been thrust into national, and ... "
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Occupational Safety and Hazards Management, 2005.
This paper discusses the development of an occupational safety and hazards management system at a construction work site in Australia.
2,145 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 10 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper explains that at a construction site, simple negligence can exacerbate into a dangerous hazard: The main victims of these hazards are the laborers, but the responsibility to provide a safe working environment belongs to the owners of the construction site. The author points out that the government of Australia is actively engaged in promoting occupational safety measures, which are applicable to the employers, employees and others who have an influence on the hazards in a workplace such as contractors, designers and other logistic suppliers. The paper relates that, at the work site studied, two major areas---work from heights and load carrying hazards for the masonry workers---are observed and controls based on Occupation Safety and Hazard Management System (OSHMS) are recommended. Chart.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of the Study
Overview of the Study
Methods of study Conducting
Findings of the Direct Visit to the Work Site
Working Process
The Physical Hazards
Slip/Trip/Fall
Electrical Shock/Spark
Chemical Hazards
Nature of Injuries Caused
Occurrence of Hazards
Hazards of Fall when Work from Heights
Hazards During Load Carrying
Risk Matrix
Physical Hazards for Masonry Work
Risk Matrix
Controlling Measures
Controlling Measures for Work from Heights
Controlling Measures for Moving Loads
OSH Management System
Key Features
Recommendations of OHS to Work Site
OHS Legislation
Standards on Fall and Work from Height
Standards for Load Carrying
Conclusion
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"To have an effective controlling system, there should be an effective implementation of Occupation Management system. Occupation Safety and Hazard Management System is like a guide to practice the Occupational safety against the anticipated hazards. The OSH management system should be well planned in before by the administration to coordinate the Hazard control and safety measures for the workers at work site."
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Job Hazards, 2005.
This job looks at the subject of hazards in the workplace, looking at the particular job of being a cook at McDonald's.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper concerns the hazards encountered in the workplace. In this article, the writer uses a specific job for analysis, in this case being a cook at McDonald's. The writer shows the various steps the cook must follow to produce the needed hamburgers and the hazards that are involved in the job. Further, the writer points out possible ways to mitigate those hazards with administrative, design and policy requirements for each store.
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"This job description is based on the work of a younger cousin who has a weekend job at McDonald's cooking hamburgers. The writer observed him performing this job for an hour or so and asked questions as to the process, what it normally entails, some of the variations, and some of the perceived hazards that might be part of the job. From this, the following analysis was written and the risks assessed. This job involves standing at the flat grill, an expanse of hot metal on which hamburgers are placed in groups of up to 15 at a time in rows of five (which might vary in other stores, since the grills are not all the same size)."
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Earthquake Hazards in Western British Columbia, 2003.
Discusses potential hazards of a northern West Coast earthquake and its impacts on urban populations.
1,747 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 12 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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Western British Columbia is situated near an active subduction zone. The most densely populated part, the Lower Mainland, is actually sitting on the subduction zone. This paper explains that this dynamic geological setting subjects the region to frequent seismic activity and is, in large part, responsible for a higher risk of destructive earthquakes in comparison to other parts of Canada. While the principal city of Vancouver and its surroundings have not experienced a damaging earthquake so far, large earthquakes with nearby epicenters have been strongly felt, and there is paleoseismic evidence for very large earthquakes in the late Holocene. Hazards associated with earthquakes are discussed in detail, and recommendations are given on how to minimize the impacts of a megathrust earthquake and its accompanying hazards. Paper contains 6 figures and charts.
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"Western British Columbia is situated at a dynamic geological setting which causes it to be the most seismically active in Canada and makes it one of the few sites around the world capable of producing a megaquake of a magnitude of ~9. While such a quake has not hit the region in settled time, paleoseismic evidence, oral history traditions and Japanese records date such a quake as having occurred in 1700. There is also evidence which point to these megathrust events as happening at irregular intervals which range from 200 to 800 years. Vancouver lies at the north end of a seismically active region which extends down into Washington State and has its end south of the Puget Sound. Areas directly off the coast of Vancouver Island and all along the Juan de Fuca plate and Cascadia Subduction Zone are very seismically active. The impact of an earthquake over 6 in magnitude with an epicenter near the Lower Mainland would be devastating on the region, if it occurs off the coast of Vancouver Island, even greater damages would be incurred by tsunami. While new building codes to increase safety structures are due to be released in 2005, it may be too late, as a large quake could hit the region any time, and we have no way to predict such quakes."
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Occupational Hazards Of Being A Paralegal, 2004.
A paper describing the occupational hazards of being a paralegal.
904 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper describes the occupational hazards of being a paralegal, which include back pain, headaches, and disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome. The paper defines occupational hazards of computer dependent careers.
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"The definition of occupational hazard which is a term typically used in determining insurance premiums is any activity associated with a job that increases the likelihood of sickness injury or death. The physical demands of a paralegal's job are typically not life threatening and are likely limited to sitting for long periods of time and excessive computer use. Both of these strains can lead to back problems chronic headaches or conditions such as tendinitis or carpel-tunnel syndrome ..."
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New York City and its Hazards, 2002.
An examination of the different hazards that occur in New York City and how they can be prevented.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 2 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper is written for an intro. to emergency management class. It discusses the hazards, man-made, natural, and technological that may occur within a city and preventive measures.
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Health Hazards for Firefighters, 2006.
An analysis of the health hazards that firefighters face, as well as the management of these risks.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, £ 36.95
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This is a short paper that discusses the hazards and the short and long term effects of exposure to fire for firefighters. The paper highlights the statistics on death among firefighters, as well as the chemical and physical factors associated with the risks. The paper also discusses the management of these risk factors, along with citing various recommendations and health safety initiatives that are being taken.
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"Health Hazards for Firefighters In the United States, there are only 210,000 paid firefighters; an additional 1 million maintain volunteer status ("Fire Fighter Fatality," 2000). While many individuals may believe the greatest risk to firefighters is getting burned by the fire itself or falling through a roof or weak flooring, fire fighters die from heart attacks at a rate significantly higher than the general population ("Fire Fighter Fatality," 2000; Mitchell, 2001; "Responder Group," 2005). All firefighters, however, are exposed to significantly greater health hazards than the general population. This is a short paper on the short and long-term effects of exposure. Statistics on death among firefighters are highlighted, as are the chemical and physical factors associated with risks. The management of these risk factors is also discussed along with citing various recommendations and health safety initiatives that are being taken."
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Environmental Hazards and Injuries, 2002.
The paper centers on children, the elderly and the physically disabled in the U.S. and Africa.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 11 sources, £ 27.95
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Centers on children, the elderly & the physically disabled in the U.S. and Africa. Unintentional and nonfatal injuries, and their causes. Environmental hazards facing U.S. children. Injuries, violence and fall-related deaths of U.S. elderly. Unique set of environmental hazards faced by U.S. handicapped. Famine, disease, unsanitary conditions and civil disturbances as hazards in Africa.
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"Environmental Hazards and Injuries
This research paper will present environmental hazards and injuries for children, the elderly person, and the physically challenged person in the United States and Africa. Specific health services in the community will also be discussed.
U.S. Hazards and Injuries
Hazards and Injuries for Children
Unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death for those ages 1 to 21; nonfatal injuries are more common. The community poses threats with vehicles, backyard swimming pools, firearms, kerosene heaters, and more. Low-income results in swimming pools with no protective fencing and a lack of supervision. Leading causes of fatal injuries are motor vehicles, fires, drowning, falls, and poisoning (NCIPC, 2001a). Other hazards..."
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Fire Hazards of Trusses, 2002.
A study of hazardous fires in which trusses have caused fatalities.
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 48.95
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This paper investigate fire fatalities, caused by faulty structural trusses. It describes specific fires in which burning buildings crumbled onto firefighters and its inhabitants. The paper examines new techniques and equipment used to fight fire in buildings with trusses and it advises on evacuating all rescue personnel from a truss structured building once the roof ignites.
Table of Contents:
The Risks of Trusses in Fire Cases
Fire Suppression Under Trusses Structures
Possible Attempts for Under-Trusses Firefighting
Bibliography
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"Structures often play the important role when a building is on fire. Upon many reviews, there are a lot of fires claiming for lives of the inhabitants of the building, but there are also some cases, which had taken the firefighters? lives as well. Such cases should not have happened, but limited information of the building?s structures and length of fire could have caused it.
Chesapeake automobile warehouse happened to be a fatal case of fire (NFPA, 2002). The 12-year old building was constructed under lightweight wood trusses. There were two steel frames and another brick construction located at the building. The trusses were built using the combination of wood and metal plates that joined them altogether."
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Computers and Health Hazards, 1999.
A look at the effects of excess computer usage to individuals' health with special reference to the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
3,380 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 3 sources, £ 66.95
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A paper discussing the issues surrounding health hazards caused by computer use. The author looks at individual as well as institutional protective measures with special reference to avoiding Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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"Within the past two years, substantial media attention has been directed at potential adverse health effects of long-term computer use. Renewed concerns about radiation, combined with reports of newly recognized "repetitive stress injuries" such as carpal tunnel syndrome, have led some to call for regulation in the workplace and others to rearrange their offices and computer labs. There is little evidence that computer use is on the decline, however. On the contrary, more people are spending more time doing more tasks with computers -- and faculty, students and staff at colleges and universities have some of the most computer-intensive work styles in the world."
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Psychosocial Hazards, 2005.
A research proposal intended to look at how specific work events lead to health and emotional problems.
2,839 words (approx. 11.4 pages), 19 sources, APA, £ 58.95
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This research proposal provides an analysis of problems with current measures of psychosocial hazards and then investigates the theories that underlie how work events lead to emotional and physical reactions. This research proposal then proposes to help further the theoretical understanding of the interaction between stress and health reactions. Specifically, this proposal attempts to continue to determine the nature of stresses that lead to harm within the context of Siegrist and Peter's earned reward imbalance model. This study also attempts to determine the core expectations, as defined within Siegrist and Peter's earned reward imbalance model, and hypothesizes that these expectations include immediate expectations of specific salary requirements, wage increases, working conditions, and social and emotional feedback, as well as longer-term expectations about status.
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"There is an established link between psychosocial hazards, stress, and physical injuries such as musculoskeletal injuries. Specifically, monotonous work coupled with time pressures and a rate of high perceived injuries are associated with musculoskeletal symptoms. Such symptoms are also closely linked to a lack of social support by colleagues, and low job control, with stress acting as an intermediary between psychosocial hazards and musculoskeletal symptoms (Bongers et al, 1993). Further, high job strain (as determined by the Karasek and Thorell demand-control model) has been linked to back injuries (Myers et al, 1999). A review by Devereux and Buckle (2000) confirmed this existing link between physical symptoms and stress, and noted that neck-shoulder pain and lower back pain were predicted by work-related stress."
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The Hazards of Dental Hygiene, 2007.
This paper explores the musculoskeletal disorders common in the dental hygiene profession.
1,280 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 30.95
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The paper discusses the ergonomic hazards in the dental hygiene profession, known as musculoskeletal disorders. The paper reveals that an estimated 75% of dental hygienists experience hand problems during the course of their careers. The paper examines some of the causes of musculoskeletal disorders and the use of certain strategies to reduce their incidence. The paper concludes that when dental hygienists are fully aware of work related injuries common in the dental office, they will be more likely to choose to practice ergonomic techniques that promote musculoskeletal health.
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"Musculoskeletal disorders are a significant work related problem that warrants attention because researchers estimate 75% of dental hygienists experience hand problems during the course of their careers. As many as 56% develop symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome. The Bureau of Labor Statistics supports these findings too (Simmer-Beck, Bray, et al, 2006). Dental hygienists are also exposed to certain body positions that produce stress and pain (Nelson & Jevack, 2001). The end result may be cumulative trauma disorder (CTD) when the body becomes unable to heal itself from "the long-term effects of repetitive motion, exposure to vibration, and/or mechanical stress" (Kerschbaum, 1997, p. 162)."
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Volcanic Hazards, 2002.
A study of the dangers of volcanoes.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 6 sources, £ 24.95
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This paper pertains to the subject of geology explains the dangers and hazards volcanic eruptions and their areas.
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