Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Occupational Safety and Health / Mehmed Zahid Çögenli, editor.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Çögenli, Mehmed Zahid, editor.

Series:

Safety and risk in society series.

Safety and Risk in Society Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial safety.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (382 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Nova Science Publishers, [2023]

Summary:

"First of all, it is necessary to start by evaluating working life as the most important part of our life. How people will organize their social lives, under what conditions they will live and how they plan their future are among the results of work-life balance related to working life. That's why we spend most of our lives at work. This situation, which affects all of our lives, should be handled and evaluated in every aspect. After all, the biggest factor that determines all our living standards is our role in our working life. One of the determinants of achieving a healthy future is to have health and safety working conditions during the time we spend at work. Therefore, Occupational Safety and Health is one of the most influential phenomena not only in working life but also in all aspects of our life. Although Occupational Safety and Health has an important place in history, its importance has gradually increased with the industrial revolution. The invention of the steam engine ignited a process in which the whole world competed with each other to change and develop in an instant. Just like the world trying to transform under the influence of the digital age today. Although we are not a generation witnessing the industrial revolution one-on-one, as a generation witnessing the digital transformation and transition to the digital age, it may be possible to better understand how much of a revolution the invention of the steam engine caused by comparing it with the "internet" phenomenon. After all, both have completely changed and developed (evolved) the industrial transformation of the world. The steam engine took over the bulk of the workforce and made production processes both faster and more practical. It has not only transformed the industry, but also been the most impressive actor in many social changes. The desire of people to have better living standards has led to great migrations from rural to urban areas and great socio-cultural transformations. People left their agricultural fields and farms and started to work in factories, and therefore working conditions have changed tremendously. The importance of occupational safety and health has also been better understood in this process and has taken its place as an indispensable part of working life. In the light of all this, there is almost no scientific discipline left in today's world that does not accept the importance of occupational safety and health and does not work on it. It is possible to say that many disciplines, from law to psychology, from engineering to basic sciences, from geography to history, from social sciences to health sciences, have become sub-disciplines that directly affect this phenomenon. Occupational safety and health, which needs a multi- disciplinary scientific approach, is based on "keeping the health of workers safe and protected". The priority in all business lines in the world is employee health. The most important factor that all societies that care about people focus on is keeping employee health safe. Because occupational safety and health are of great importance not only for employees but also for workplaces, their families, society and the government in terms of social, economic and psychological aspects. Employee health has been the focus of working life in all developed countries that have grasped the importance of the issue. With this study, it is planned to provide benefits both scientifically and socially by emphasizing the importance of occupational safety and health once again. This book, in which 32 scientists from many different disciplines contributed with 25 different studies contributed to literature by revealing how occupational safety and health is affected by digital transformation, its current developments and different aspects. As mentioned above, it is not possible to deal with all aspects of occupational safety and health, which we know to be related to many disciplines, with a single book. However, each chapter has been prepared by scientists who are professional in occupational safety and health in their own discipline and consists of up-to-date research based on scientific foundations. Therefore, this book is of great importance in terms of its scientific contribution"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Preface

Chapter 1

Protocols, Applications and Solutions to Support the Environment, Occupational Safety and Health in Tanneries

Abstract

Introduction

Leather Processes in Tanneries

Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental and Chemical Management Hazards in Tanneries

Leather Working Group (LWG)

Environmental Management System (EMS) Directives and Practices

Chemical Management Directives and Practices

Sustainable Leather Foundation (SLF)

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Directives and Practices

Safety Data Sheets and Chemical Information (SDS)

Labelling and GHS/CLP Compliance

Sample and Packaged Chemical Storage

Chemical Storage Compatibility

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Chapter 2

Indoor Air Quality and Its Effects on Employee Health

Standards for Indoor Air Quality

Some Parameters Relating to Indoor Air Quality

Carbondioxide (CO2)

Particulate Matter

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Nitrogen Oxides

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

Formaldehyde (HCHO)

Ozone (O3)

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2)

Radon (Rn)

Temperature and Relative Humidity

Noise

Biological Pollutants

Air Velocity

Air Pollution Sampling and Analysis Methods

Passive Sampling

Active Sampling

Prevention of Indoor Air Pollutant Emission

Chapter 3

Occupational Safety and Health Issues in Denim Production

Raw Material Processing

Yarn Spinning

Dyeing of Warp Yarn

Weaving

Washing Processes for Denim

General Hazards in Washing Processes

Recent Bleaching Treatments in terms of Occupational Safety and Health

Ozone Fading

Laser Treatment.

Enzymatic Bleaching

Water Jet Treatment

Chapter 4

Environmental Engineering with an Occupational Safety and Health Perspective

Occupational Health and Safety in Wastewater Treatment Plants

Chemical Risk Factors

Electrical Factors

Mechanical Factors

Ergonomic Risk Factors

Biological Risk Factors

Risk Factors Arising from the Workplace Environment

Coarse Screens

Pumping Station

Fine Grid Section

Sand Arrester and Oil Arrester Pools

Primary Clarifier

Biophosphorus Pool

Aeration Tank

Blower Building

Primary Sludge Station

Sludge Dewatering and Drying Unit

Sludge Digestion Unit

Cogeneration Unit

Occupational Health and Safety in Hazardous Waste Facilities

Discussion and Conclusion

Chapter 5

Determination of Risks and Solutions in Sewage Works

What Are Sewer Works

Classification of Sewer Systems

Dangers and Risks Encountered in Sewer Works

Physical Hazards

Vibration

Thermal Comfort

Lighting

Dust

Chemical Hazards

Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)

Methane (Natural Gas, CH4)

Biological Hazards

Working Environment (Indoor Work)

Work Equipment

Excavation Area

Occupational Diseases

Welding Works

Electrical Hazard

Ergonomic Hazards

Burn Hazard

Other Hazards

Chapter 6

Mechatronics and OSH

Mechatronics and Its Contributions

What Is Mechatronics?

Contributions of the Mechatronics Paradigm

Occupational Safety as an Engineering Field of Study

Intersection of Mechatronics and OHS

An Example: Flexible Manufacturing Cell

Chapter 7.

Industrial Toxic Chemicals and Occupational Health and Safety

Change Chemical Substance

Hazardous Chemical Substance

Toxic Chemical Substances

Explanation of Industrial Toxic Chemicals with Examples

Toxic Effects

Lead Toxic Effects of Mercury

Mercury

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)

Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB)

Benzene

Cadmium

Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAH)

Pentachlorphenol (PCP)

Xylene

Formaldehyde

Chapter 8

Heavy Metals and Oxidative Stress

Oxidative Stress and Free Radicals

Antioxidants

Heavy Metals

Arsenic

Lead

Chromium

Nickel

Chapter 9

The Usages of Biomarkers in Occupational Exposure of Workers to Pesticides

Pesticides

Biomarkers of Pesticide Toxicity

Examples of Mutagenicity Tests Used in the Determination of Genotoxicity

Occupational Safety and Health in the Use of Pesticides

Chapter 10

Investigation of Lifelines Analysis Methods Used in Working at Heights

Theoretical Perspectives

Working at Height Plan

Equipment That Can Be Used in Working at Height

Lifelines

Vertical

Horizontal

Considerations While Designing Lifelines

Methods

Equipment and Test Methods Used in Lifeline Testing

Hard Steel Mass (Figure 9)

Mannequin Body

Test Cylinder (Figure 11)

Dynamic Experiment Device (Figure 12)

Static Tester

Quick Release Swivel

Corrosion Tester (Salt Spray)

Devices for Conditioning Experiments

Guided Type Fall Arrests (Rigid Line)

Rigid Anchor Line (Figure 16)

Vertical Lifeline Tests

Static Strength (Figure 17)

Dynamic Performance

Cold State Dynamic Test.

Minimum Distance Dynamic Test

Fallback Dynamic Test

Dynamic Test on Guide Bracket

Sliding Anchor Line Dynamic Test

Corrosion Resistance

Guided Type Fall Arrest (Flexible Lines) Tests

Condition/Post-Condition Locking

Static Strength

Horizontal Lifeline Tests

Deformation test

Dynamic Strength/Strength and Integrity Testing

Static Test

Corrosion Test

Results

Acknowlegments

Chapter 11

Assessing Anti-Vibration Gloves Performance Characteristics in Terms of Occupational Safety and Health

Anti-Vibration (AV) Gloves Efficiency

Types of Anti-Vibration Gloves

Air Bladder (Air Bubbles) Technology

Rubber Pods Technology

Gel or/with Foam Technology

Alternative Knitted Fabrics

Chapter 12

Hazards in the Textile Workplace and the Importance of Textile Materials for Protecting Employee Health

Main Risk Factors in Textile Workplaces

Noise Problem in Textile Industry

Noise Control

Vibration Problem in Textile Industry

Vibration Control

Dust Problem in Textile Industry

Dust Control

Chemical Hazards in Textile Industry

Chapter 13

The Role of Obesity and Obesity-Related Diseases Caused by Workplace Exposure in Occupational Safety and Health

Importance of Obesity and the Problems It Causes

Relationship with Obesity and Workplace

Effect of Workplace Conditions on Obesity

The Effect of Low Physical Activity Working Conditions on Obesity

The Relationship between Working Hours and Obesity

The Burden of Obesity on Workplace Costs

Interventions to Prevent Obesity in the Work Environment

References.

Chapter 14

Clothing of Health Employees: Antimicrobial Activities and Assessments

Clothing of Health Employees

Types of Clothing

Medical Uniforms

Protective Clothing

Materials Used in Clothing

Fibers

Cotton

Polyester

Viscose rayon

Elastane

Fabric Structures

Woven Fabrics

Knitted Fabrics

Nonwoven fabrics

Antimicrobial Textiles for Health Employees

Antimicrobial Agents

Nanoparticles and Nanofibers

Natural Compounds

Antimicrobial Finishing Treatments

Test Methods for Antimicrobial Textiles

Safety Testing

DIN EN ISO 10993-5 (Test for In Vitro Cytotoxicity)

DIN EN ISO 10993-10 (Test for Skin Irritation)

Efficacy Testing

AATCC 30 (Test Method for Antifungal Activity, Assessment on Textile Materials: Mildew and Rot Resistance of Textile Materials)

AATCC 100 (Test Method for Antibacterial Finishes on Textile Materials)

AATCC 147 (Parallel Streak Method)

ASTM E2149 (Shake Flask Test)

DIN EN 14119 (Testing of Textiles-Evaluation of the Action of Microfungi)

DIN EN ISO 20645 (Agar Plate Diffusion Test)

Durability Testing

Chapter 15

Radiation Safety in Hospitals

Biological Effects of Radiation

Monitoring Radiation

Protective Equipment

Patient Safety

What Should Employees Pay Attention to in Order to Be Protected from Radiation?

Chapter 16

Perinatal Patient Safety in Midwife-Led Care

Perinatal Patient Safety

The Role of Midwife-Led Care in Patient Safety Practices

The Importance of Communication for Perinatal Patient Safety

Identification and Verification of Patient Identification

Safe Obstetric Patient Transfer

Prevention of Patient Falls

Drug Safety

Privacy.

Conclusion.

Notes:

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9798891131200