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Showing 1 to 19 of 19 for “"Occupational injury"”.
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The Relationship Between Work-Life balance of Workers and Occupational Injury and Diseases
최근의 산업구조와 근로환경의 변화로 개인 생활과 일의 경계가 모호해지면서 일과 일 이외의 영역에서 균형을 의미하는 일-생활 균형에 대한 관심이 높아지고 있으며, 특히 맞벌이 부부의 증가 및 여성의 사회적 진출 등을 바탕으로 기업의 생산성 제고, 인력 확보, 복지 차원 등의 다양한 과제로 연구되고 있다. 일-생활 균형이 주요 사회 정신적 위험 인자로 인식되면서 스트레스로 인한 영향의 연구가 활발히 이루어지고 있으나, 육체적 질병이나 직업성 손상과의 연구는 제한적이며, 우리나라에서 역시 산업 안전 보건 분야에서의 일-생활 균형 연구는 …
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Application of the Traditional Epidemiological Model to Predict Occupational Injury Rates in Manufacturing Industries
… Model of disease causation in modeling occupational injury rates and the presence of occupational illness in the manufacturing industry. More specifically, this research involved use of the agent, host, and environment constructs of the Traditional Epidemiological Model to examine the …
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Developing a framework of non-fatal occupational injury surveillance for risk control in palm oil mills
Non-fatal occupational injury (NFOI) and its risk factors have become a current global concern. The need of research towards the relationship between occupational injury and its risk factor is essential, to fulfil the purpose and setting the priority of implementing safety preventive approaches at …
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Assessing the Relationship between Occupational Injury Risk and Performance: the Efficacy of Adding Adjustability and Using Exoskeletons in the Context of a Simulated Drilling Task
… the traditional focus on reducing exposure to injury risk. The main objective of this research was to examine the dual influences (i.e., on performance and injury risk) of two distinct types of interventions: adding adjustability, as a commonly advocated approach when considering ergonomics …
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Risky business : the negotiation and management of work-related risk by patient-attendants and prostitutes
… impact upon the negotiation and management of occupational hazards. The rationale for comparing these two occupations lies in their similarities: the emotional and physical contact with clients and patients, along with the performance of 'dirty work', yields similar risks such as violence, …
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Performance and Injury Predictability during Firefighter Candidate Training
… movement patterns can act as predictors for occupational injury and performance during the firefighter academy training. The study consisted of 23 firefighter candidates entering the 16-week firefighter academy training. The firefighter candidates', VO2Max, 1.5 mile-run and Firefighter …
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A Proposed Algorithm for the Identification of Occupational COPD in a Cohort of Washington Workers
… we report a new algorithm for surveillance of Occupational COPD. Methods: Cases were captured from workers’ compensation claims filed in Washington state between 2010-2020 using keywords, diagnosis codes (ICD), and occupational injury and illness codes. COPD was confirmed using …
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Biomechanical Evaluation of Lumbar Extensor Fatigue Effects on the Postural Control System
… from heights are the fourth leading cause of occupational injury and fatality in the United States. In particular, construction workers such as roofers are often exposed to high risk environments. Recent research has reported that a leading cause of falls among workers is a loss of balance. …
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Genetic risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common occupational injury that is caused by an increase in pressure within the carpal tunnel structure which, in turn, causes compression of the median nerve. Although several factors are believed to be associated with increased risk of CTS, the direct causes of …
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Risk Mitigation in the West Coast Commercial Fishing Fleet
… face some of the highest fatal and non-fatal occupational injury rates. Harvesters also face some of the highest financial risk across occupations as their income can vary greatly from demand shifts, stock variability, and regulations. In the following thesis, I examine how West Coast …
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Health Care Access and Utilization by U.S. Farmworkers
… industries. Farmworkers experience high rates of occupational injury, illness, and mortality, yet have limited access to health care. Implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010 increased health care accessibility and broadened farmworker eligibility for health …
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Applications of Motor Variability for Assessing Repetitive Occupational Tasks
… is an inverse association between MV and risk of injury. To better understand how the CNS manipulates MV to reduce injury risks, we investigated the effects of individual differences, task-relevant aspects, and psychological factors as modifiers of MV. Earlier work found that experienced workers …
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Liability Without Fault : An Analysis of the Scope of Workmen's Compensation With Specific Emphasis on its Development in Iowa
… accidents annually. The suffering of an occupational injury by a wage earner is a severe blow. His income may be temporarily or permanently interrupted while at the same time his expenses increase because of the need for medical care. In the event of a permanent disability, his future …
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Assistive Intervention in the Characterization of Muscle Activity During Bed Rising and Assessment of Self-Perceived Recovery Measures for Abdominal Surgery Patients in Postoperative Care
… personnel face the second highest rate of occupational injury and illness. Assistive equipment, such as lift and transfer aids, has helped lower work task demands and reduce back stress on patient handlers. However, limited attention has been paid to the safety, comfort and dignity of the …
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Development and Assessment of Smart Textile Systems for Human Activity Classification
… representative applications with respect to occupational scenarios, healthcare, and activities of daily living. A particular STS was examined, consisting of a smart socks (SSs), using textile pressure sensors, and smart undershirt (SUS), using textile strain sensors. We also explored the …
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The Effects of Job Stress of Fire Fighters in Gyeonggi Province on Occupational Injuries
… the effects of job stress of fire fighters on occupational injuries. For this study, we conducted a survey of all employees who work at Gwang Myeong, Gunpo, and Anyang fire station, which are geographically similar and neighboring each other but little different in mobilization(Fire, Rescue, …
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Why the grass is always greener: Understanding commercial pesticide applicators as Accidental Risk Communicators
… lead the ARC to deemphasize risks, whereas an occupational injury may make certain risk factors more salient. To begin explicating this concept empirically, this research examined the communicative practices of one sector of ARCs: turf and lawn care workers in New York State who are trained and …
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La accidentalidad vial laboral del accidente en misión al accidente in itinere. especial análisis de la mayor peligrosidad en el trayecto de ida: accidentes viales urbanos: la distracción y la alcoholemia como causalidad fundamental
Son muchos los cambios que afectan actualmente a los espacios urbanos, repercutiendo estos en un incremento del uso del vehículo. Cada día son más los desplazamientos que las personas realizan en su vehículo particular, para sus actividades diarias, y especialmente, para desarrollar su actividad …