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Occupational Health and Safety: A Fish and Chip, 2002.
A comprehensive occupational health and safety program for a fish and chip shop.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 8 sources, £ 44.95
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This paper outlines a comprehensive occupational health and safety program for a fish and chip shop. In the form of a report it identifies program elements such as workplace analysis; accident and record log analysis; hazard prevention and control; and, safety and health training.
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Occupational Health and Safety Administration, 2009.
An examination of the role and responsibilities of Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in the workplace.
1,388 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper explores Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) in the workplace. It discusses the responsibilities and purpose of OSHA and looks at the guidelines they establish to deal with problems that occur on the job. The paper specifically examines the role of OSHA in ensuring that people remain safe in the workplace and describes the inspections they conduct.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
OSHA in the Workplace
OSHA Inspections
Conclusion
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"Overall it is apparent that OSHA will conduct inspections whenever the administration feels that such inspections are warranted. A business that is subjected to an inspection must attempt to put forth the most positive picture of the company. The business must understand the critical nature of the health and safety standards established by OSHA and comply with these standards. Not doing so can result in the injury or death of an employee or a customer, which can be a costly way to bring a business into compliance. In addition, ignoring citations can result in serious legal troubles for the business. The research also indicates that OSHA is attempting to improve the manner in which it interacts with employers by acting as educators that are there to serve and assist employers."
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Occupational Health and Safety, 2008.
This paper explores health and safety at work, with a specific focus on gender issues.
4,701 words (approx. 18.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 76.95
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The paper discusses work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) that are the major cause of disability in the workplace in N. America. The paper then looks at gender segregation of the working population that leads to gender differences with regards to exposures to hazards and health outcomes. The paper also examines why youths are more susceptible to occupational injuries or illness in Canada and then explores various measures that have been taken for dealing with gender issues in occupational settings. In addition, the paper looks at the integration of the gender perception in occupational safety and health and refers to Ontario's government initiative of protection to farm workers as an example.
Outline:
Workplace and Employee Health
Gender Issues in Occupational Health & Safety
Toll of Workplace on the Health of Canadian Workers in Ontario
Development and Achievement in Addressing Gender Issues
Integrating the Gender Perception in the Sphere of Occupation Safety and Health
Government Initiative of Protection to Farm Workers: An Example
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"There is a widespread relationship between work and our health which is seemingly not perceptible to many. The duties we perform the settings in which we work and the different aspects of the labor market experience, and health services delivery, have major impacts on the work and health relationship of individuals. This is a crucial issue as work constitutes a major portion of our lives. The majority among us will devote almost 40 years or more in individual work atmospheres for five days a week, eight hours daily which translates to nearly a third of our lives spent on the job."
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Occupational Health, 2008.
A report exploring the occupational health role in the overall management of health resources.
995 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 22.95
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The paper is a report written from the author's perspective as the director of occupational services. The report examines issues related to the important role of occupational care and how it fits into the continuum of health care. The report looks at critical elements of changes in future healthcare trends and how this may affect occupational care. The report concludes that health care resources should be directed to this every important facet of the health care delivery system.
Outline:
Introduction
Components of Occupational Health and the Continuum of Care
Occupational Therapy Contribution to Health Care Resource Management
Future Trends and Occupational Health
Authorization and Conclusion
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"The slew of problems currently plaguing the Occupational Health Care Department stems from the fact that this branch of healthcare is seen as trivial and is not identified as an important component of the health care continuum. As the Director of Occupational Services, Health Sciences Division, I have unraveled a number of issues related to the Occupational health role in the overall management of health resources in the division that need attention and are presented in the report below."
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Legal Aspects of Health and Safety, 2004.
Outlines some of the laws enacted to help protect the health and safety of America's workers.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 14 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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This paper provides an overview of the legal aspects of occupational health and safety, including a discussion regarding the Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, and OSHA.
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"The Walsh-Healy Act prohibits the award of federal contracts over $10,000 to individuals or businesses that violate safety or labor laws. The Act is considered the precursor to the OSHA law enacted in 1970 (US Code Title 41 2003). It also requires employers to pay prevailing wages in the industry and relates to overtime pay (Chapter 2 no date). The Walsh-Healy Act is considered ?the first national standard for workplace safety? (Labor history timeline no date). An employer found guilty of Act violations can be barred from receiving federal contracts for up to three years (Labor history timeline no date)."
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Occupational Health Specialists, 2005.
An overview of the occupational health nursing speciality.
920 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 19.95
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This paper presents an overview of the occupational health nursing specialty, as practiced in the university hospital setting. The paper defines the role of the occupational nurse and discusses the specialty's orientation to the hospital population. This is followed by a brief discussion of the importance of community assessment in planning occupational heath programs at the hospital. Next the paper provides examples of typical activities for occupational health nurses. The paper concludes with a discussion about how the speciality views the role of the individual within the wider university hospital community.
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Occupational Mental Health, 2001.
A detailed description about the dynamics of occupational mental health with specific reference to work maladjustment and its treatment.
7,710 words (approx. 30.8 pages), 17 sources, £ 106.95
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This paper provides an in depth explanation of occupational mental health practice. The author discusses those circumstances in the work environment which effects the behaviors of the workers and which influence personal well being and the performance of a job. The author provides explanations about causes of work maladjustment and treatments for the symptoms.
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?Occupational mental health practice concerns those circumstances in the work environment which effects the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of the workers and which influence personal well being and the performance of a job. The goals are to promote conditions favorable to mental health in the workplace and to identify and modify unfavorable conditions? (Mickleburgh, 1986 page 426). There are various approaches or models that attempt to explain occupational adjustment. These approaches are viewed in a variety of ways. They vary from biological, psychological and sociocultural perspectives."
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Occupational Health and Lighting, 2008.
This paper examines the use of lighting in managing some of the adverse effects of shift work.
2,017 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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The paper reveals that shift work, accompanied by irregular sleeping patterns in which the individual is unable to get enough sleep, results in occupational health and safety hazards and increases the individual's chances of depression and even cancer. The paper explores how lighting in the work place can reduce these negative effects experienced by shift workers while promoting workplace occupational health and safety. The paper focuses on two products available in today's market that have been shown to be effective in re-regulation of the circadian rhythm of workers, namely, the Sunnex Biotechnologies Greenlight System and the Litebook System.
Outline:
Objective
Introduction
Disadvantages of Shift Work
Sunnex Biotechnologies Greenlight System
Litebook System
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper
"Shift work has been demonstrated in scientific research to negatively affect the health of workers and even been noted to be a factor in women developing breast cancer. Shift work is a factor in many cases of depression and other health complications and diseases as well. The eye of the human being is sensitive to light in a variation of ranges based upon the wavelength of the light. Light-measurement considers the sensitivity curve of the eye, or the 'photonic response cycle' using the measurement-unit known as a 'lux'. Some light in this sensitivity range is brighter than other light. The following chart demonstrates that bright light of a yellow light than that of a deep blue light "even though their actual output may be the same.' (2001) "
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Health and Safety in the Meat Industry, 2004.
Addresses safety and health issues in the meat processing industry.
6,600 words (approx. 26.4 pages), 17 sources, APA, £ 95.95
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In the meat processing industry, health and safety issues are of vital importance in view of the many risks arising from microbial contamination of meat and the occupational hazards faced by workers. The paper shows that the nature of the meat processing industry requires its workers to manually handle heavy equipment on a repetitive basis, and this can lead to serious physical injuries and illnesses. It also shows that unsafe working conditions could lead to lower productivity and increase the risk of losses. Lack of hygiene and safety in the meat processing units can lead to major quality problems with respect to the final quantity of meat. Once meat shows sign of infection, it faces market rejection, cannot be sold and may have to be destroyed.
Paper Outline
Introduction
Sources of Meat
Pre-slaughtering of Animals and Birds
Slaughtering
Microbial Activity in Meat
Meat as Sources of Animal Parasite
Worker Safety in the Meat Processing Industry
Safety and Health Risks due to Equipment and Machinery
Plant Inspection
Personal Hygiene
Concluding Remarks
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"One of the major developments in this area was the evolution of Advanced Meat Recovery (AMR) system, with the objective of achieving efficient separation of meat without the use of vibrating, hand-held knives. It is widely believed that the introduction of AMR has brought about a decrease in cumulative trauma disorders among workers in the meat industry, although there is no direct evidence to support such a view. In the 1999 report of Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is indicated that overall injury and illness rates in the meat products industry dropped almost 20 percent between 1995 and 1999. This is one indicator of the improved working conditions and systems in meat processing companies. The positive developments have encouraged more and more meat industries to adopt AMR, thus reducing dependence on vibrating, hand-held knives".
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Occupational/Industrial Health Concerns, 2005.
Looks at the health problems caused by prolonged exposure to selenium compounds and makes recommendations for reducing exposure risks.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 24.95
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This paper presents an overview of industrial hygiene concerns and makes recommendations for the reduction of the risks associated with selenium in the workplace.
Outline
Statement of the Problem
Summary of Toxic Properties of Selenium
Summary of Industrial Hygiene Concerns
Recommendations to Management to Reduce the Risk to Workers
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"Selenium is a chemical element in the oxygen family (Group VIa) of the periodic table; the element is closely allied in chemical and physical properties with the elements sulfur and tellurium (Selenium, 2004). Selenium was first recognized as an element in 1818 by Jacob Berzelius, a Swedish chemist. The element is a metalloid (this is an element that exhibits properties that are intermediate between the metals and the nonmetals); it is widely distributed throughout the world; however, such distribution only occurs in small quantities (Selenium, 2004). Prolonged exposure to certain metals such as cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium compounds and zinc can cause deleterious health effects in humans (Reilly 1991). At low levels, selenium is considered a nutrient; however, it is being increasingly shown that at higher levels, the element and many of its compounds are toxic in humans (Dunning, 1993). Furthermore, Harris (1991) believes that numerous undiagnosed situations exist where people are suffering from selenium poisoning and physicians simply do not recognize it."
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The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the legal aspects surrounding the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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The writer of this informative paper defines and explains the concerns and goals of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA) which is applicable to all employers and their employees in the U.S. as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. This paper analyzes the Federal OSHA standards which are categorized into four main groups comprised of general industry, construction, maritime and agriculture. This paper examines those individuals and industries which are exempt from OSHA's requirements and regulations including self-employed individuals and farms which employ only family members of the actual owner. This paper details the various conditions employers must adhere to when complying with OSHA's standards and regulations. The writer contends that the adherence to the standards may incorporate ensuring that employees are supplied with the necessary safeguards and tools to guarantee their personal safety and health. This paper also delves into the legal rights of both the employer and employee in matters pertaining to OSHA.
From the Paper
"The Federal OSHA standards are categorized into four major groups such as general industry, construction, maritime and agriculture while some standards are particular to just one category others are applicable across industries. The regulation necessitates the employer to grant the employee access to any medical records the employer maintains with regard to that employee, incorporating any records about the exposure of employees to toxic substances. The standard of personal protective equipment requires the employers to extend the employees with personal equipment devised to safeguard them against some hazards. The equipment can extend from safeguarded helmets to avoid head injuries in construction and cargo transportation work, to protect the eyes, safeguard the hearing capabilities etc. The California Legislature enacted the California Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1973 in order to ensure the workers safe and healthy working environment for all Californian working men and women."
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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, £ 23.95
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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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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, £ 42.95
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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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Occupational Health and Safety: Sexual Harassment, 2002.
A look at the impact of sexual harassment as an occupational health and safety issue.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 7 sources, £ 44.95
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This paper focuses on sexual harassment as a workplace health and safety issue. Briefly it is defined and its rate of incidence noted. Then its impacts on employee health and well-being, its consequences, are outlined. Finally, a variety of measures to reduce its occurrence are considered.
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