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A solution that would watch over students, staff and technology
The University of Missouri - Kansas City in the United Sates is one of four campuses associated with that state's premier public university
[ + ]Safety stops - a materials handling feature
When it comes to safety in manufacturing operations, the theory tends to be "better the devil you know". This can sometimes spawn over-engineered solutions, based on older, but proven technologies
[ + ]Improving retail security and reducing crime
ADT Security has been providing retail businesses with safety and security devices for over 100 years and is committed to ensuring its services continue to meet the needs of business owners and is behind the push for increased use of CCTV systems
[ + ]Reflections on safety
Recently, Safety Solutions magazine asked readers the question: "What do you think is the most important issue in workplace safety today?"- Following are some of the editor's picks for the most useful answer to the question
[ + ]Electrical protection in hazardous areas
Hazardous areas are encountered in a wide variety of industries. Thankfully the science of how to operate safely in such areas is now well understood, though knowing how best to comply with the requirements is something that still causes confusion
[ + ]Making all electrical devices totally safe
Protectelec has developed a new electrical safeguard system designed to prevent electrocution and protect appliances from electrical damage
[ + ]Safe couplings for fluid systems
Quick-disconnect couplings can significantly improve the serviceability of fluid systems by saving time, reducing spills and increasing safety for owners, service technicians and manufacturers
[ + ]Disposable protective clothing fit for purpose?
Living in an increasingly industrialized world, it would be hard to over emphasize the importance of professional protective clothing. While there is more emphasis than ever on the use of protective clothing, the real solution is far from simple
[ + ]The ABC of manual handling
The links between safe work practices and a productive and profitable workplace are well established. Legal and community attitudes have altered dramatically and management must find answers to manual handling problems
[ + ]Alcohol and fire: a bad mix
Most people know that smoking in bed is a fire hazard. But not many know that having a few beers or glasses of wine before bed can increase their risk of becoming a fire fatality - even with a smoke alarm in the house
[ + ]Preventing glass from becoming a lethal weapon
Glass is attractive, lightweight, quick to install, provides light interiors, offers clean facades and is low in cost when compared to stone and other similar building materials
[ + ]Drug testing policy 'outdated'
Mining has been one of Australia's most progressive industries when it comes to workplace drug testing - but many companies are now working with policies outdated by more than 10 years
[ + ]The sound of acoustic shock injuries
Depression; mood swings; the inability to tolerate loud sounds; continuous tinnitus, jaw and neck pain. These symptoms read like the after-effects of some type of torture. In reality, these symptoms are the end result of acoustic shock injury or ASI
[ + ]Rail employee hand safety
Kiwi ingenuity is leading the way in the rail maintenance industry, with major safety initiatives developed by local rail maintenance workers being implemented not just on New Zealand's rail network
[ + ]Relief from heat stress now a priority
The human body has a narrow operating range for its internal temperature. During exercise or physically demanding work, the body needs more energy to operate. When it burns more energy, the body temperature goes up
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