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Showing 1 to 20 of 49 for “"Safety regulations"”.
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Underground coal mining accidents and government enforcement of safety regulations
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Economics, 1977.
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REGS - a Regulatory Expert Guidance System for understanding and interpreting transportation regulations: application to Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
… and interpreting the transportation regulations, a prototype expert guidance system called REGS has been developed for Part 382 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. This PC-based system models the regulatory guidance methodology employed by statutory interpretation experts …
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A safety transport framework for hired coaches for school transport.
Safety in school transport is a critical issue which involves children who are the most vulnerable users of it. On an average 973 trips are made per person in a year, out of which 105 are on school runs. In the United Kingdom (UK) alone, 1218 children were injured in 381 coach crashes between 2005 …
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Legal Aspects, Limitation, and Obligations of Oil Well Drilling With Special Refrence to North Dakota
… must observe the rights of adjacent landowners, safety regulations, rules preventing contamination of ground waters and wasting of oil, and any other regulations which are in effect in the state in which he drills.</p>
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Constructing Valparaiso: Infrastructure and the Politics of Progress in Chile's Port, 1842--1918
… government's expansion of city planning, safety regulations, and public utilities provided a precedent and a foundation for the central government's intervention in commercial and private affairs in the early twentieth century. Thus, local politics contributed directly to the formation of …
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Integration of Psychological Safety in the Chemical Process Industry to Improve Performance and Prevent Incidents
… aims to explore the integration of psychological safety in the chemical process industry and its potential impact on safety performance and incident prevention. The analysis of existing regulations, along with two major incidents, suggested that psychological safety is beneficial in preventing …
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U.S. Airspace Integration: Perspectives of the FAA UAS Test Site Program
… an effort to assist the FAA in its task to form safety regulations regarding unmanned aircraft. The FAA has been heavily criticized for its slow movement and inability to meet deadlines. The purpose of this study is to gather perceptions of the FAA’s unmanned aircraft systems test site program. …
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The Upper Big Branch Mine Explosion: Occupational Hazard or Preventable Tragedy; A Look at State-Corporate Crime
… how Massey Energy corporate officials violated safety regulations and permitted the continuous operation of a mine that have been previously cited for numerous safety violations. Ultimately, a position is presented that the injurious and harmful actions of Massey Energy Corporation officials was …
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Development of enclosed life support system for underground rescue employing a photocatalytic metal oxide thin film to generate oxygen from water and reduce carbon dioxide
Despite major improvements in technology and safety regulations, coal mining continues to be a hazardous industry. Catastrophic accidents, related largely to underground explosions and generation of toxic gases, commonly result in the trapping of miners without oxygen for an extended period of …
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Unconventional wisdom from below : understanding social and technical determinants of ergonomic risk in the Indian informal textile and clothing sector
… progress in labor rights and workplace safety regulations, the persistence of hazardous workplace conditions renders such workers vulnerable to potentially disabling forms of 'Repetitive strain injuries'. 'Repetitive strain injuries' frequently result from poor ergonomic design of …
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Three Essays on Occupational Safety and Labor Market Outcomes
… comprises of three papers on occupational safety and health. Occupational injuries and illnesses are prevalent and costly. To reduce workplace injuries and the associated costs, the government uses workplace inspections and the associated penalties as the primary enforcement tool. This …
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The unmanned ship sets sail - is South Africa prepared to open The Ship Register?
… are from the perspective of compliance with safety regulations. Subsequently, a cost-benefit-analysis follows that seeks to anticipate the decision of the registrar burdened with the question of whether to allow an unmanned vessel of a certain level of autonomy on the South African register. …
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Application of HPGR and X-Ray CT to investigate the potential of Witwatersrand gold ore for heap leaching : a process mineralogy approach
… accessibility to greater depths, health and safety issues, labour union unrest and economic uncertainties: thus the overall viability of current gold production is questionable. Ultimately, the future of Witwatersrand gold mining relies on devising smarter strategies across the entire …
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APPLYING HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP) PRINCIPLES TO MITIGATE AFLATOXIN CONTAMINATION IN MAIZE PRODUCTION IN GHANA
… contributes to policy discussions and food safety regulations and gives practical guidelines for the maize value chain at the producer level. This supports food security, boosts productivity, and promotes economic sustainability in Ghana's maize industry.</p>
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The Relationship Between Hospital Construction and High Risk Infant Auditory Function at NICU Discharge: A Retrospective Descriptive Cohort Study
… hospitals undergo construction to meet seismic safety regulations, vulnerable neonates are potentially exposed to even higher levels of noise. Ramifications are unknown.</p> <p>Methods: A retrospective data-based descriptive comparative cohort design was used to compare high risk infant auditory …
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Supply chain network optimization : low volume industrial chemical product
… Chemical transportation faces stringent safety regulations meaning that Cost-To-Serve (C2S), costs associated with products net flow from manufacturers to customers, consists of a big percentage of the delivered product cost. Supply chain practitioners in this industry need to make key …
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Effectiveness Evaluation of COVID-19 Regulations in Collegiate Sports: Quantifying Player Proximity and Workload During Soccer Training
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shutdown and regulations have drastically altered the world of competitive sports. The global shutdown beginning in March 2020 put a significant strain on athlete's ability to train, as many fitness centers were closed to prevent disease transmission. When it …
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Video display safety and health: determination of the level of awareness, concern, and preventive actions taken by businesses in the Chattanooga area
… ergonomic practices are solving health and safety complaints associated with VDT use.The primary objective was to gain data to determine whether employers are aware and concerned about the well-being of VDT users and whether accepted ergonomic guidelines, work practices, and equipment …
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Hazardous materials database
… also need to comply with various federal regulations. Agencies like Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) set these safety regulations. It is possible to apply generic exposure and release controls to protect workers from …
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On-chip parallel detection of foodborne pathogens using loop-mediated isothermal amplification
… settings, allowing better enforcement of food safety regulations. Current protocols and practices for control of agents responsible for foodborne disease will become cheaper, faster and easier to perform with the incorporation of such devices. Product recalls and food-related diseases will be …
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