Occupational health psychology

It is more common for the public to hear of disasters rather disasters that were narrowly missed. In “The Fifty-Nine-Story Crisis”, Joe Morgenstern tells the tale of structural engineer William LeMessurier navigating complicated ethical decisions in order to salvage a flawed building. By doing this LeMessurier risked his entire career and could have harmed thousands of people had he not made the right decisions. When LeMessurier had a student question a building he helped design, the Citicorp…

Task 2 Non-destructive testing is an analysis technique used to evaluate the properties of a material, component or system without causing damage. Advantages Safety Non-destructive tests are designed to maximize both tester and tested product safety. Most of the test are conducted under strict settings to ensure the safety of the testers, and all tested products remain completely undamaged. Reliability Non-destructive testing comes out with accurate results because of the variety of available…

Upgrade your pants. Stop wearing drop-crotch pants, sloppy denim, sweatpants or any form of pajama pants. Outside of the house, these pants should not be worn by a man. Wear either well-fitting joggers or a pair of jeans. The last thing you want to do is miss an opportunity in either in business or a potential date because you were lazy with your outfit selection for the day. Improving your casual wardrobe. Leveling up your casual game starts with improving your accessories. Start with wearing a…

with regard to a case study, and list other legislation. Safe practice is very significant so as to promotion self-esteem in any care setting. There are few legislative regulations and measures, that upkeep health and safety in domiciliary and residential care. Legislations are vital part of health and safety. Every piece of it does not only defines clear guidance of responsibilities, but to protect people in work, those using the service and to eliminate risks in social care settings. After…

The fire service has many roles in the community and one of those roles is being a fire inspector. In this scenario, one is the fire inspector for a municipal fire department and a newly planned community if being built. It is the fire inspector duties to ensure that the water supply system is being installed correctly. One will discuss the type of hydrants to be installed, explain why one pick that particular hydrant, state how the hydrants will be tested, and provide spacing requirement…

indirect costs, higher insurance premiums and lowered productivity. Over the years, health and safety professionals have contributed significant time, resources and energy into preventing MSDs. While their efforts have led to a reduction in these…

Roof Replacement This article discusses some common issues that can indicate the need for a total roof replacement. A home’s roof is a first line of defense against inclement weather conditions, which is why it is important for homeowners to perform regular roof inspections twice a year. Although the best time to inspect the roof is in the spring and fall, any time of the year is okay as long as it is done thoroughly and completely. For those who want the peace of mind in knowing that their roof…

Workplace Compensation Claims: Falls From Height Although there are many different type of workplace accident that can cause serious, severe or even fatal injuries, falls from height are the largest cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. Due to the dangerous nature of working at height, employers are all subjected to The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (later amended in 2007), which have been put in place to protect anyone who is asked to work at height, regardless of the industry or…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is increasing their enforcement efforts in the healthcare field concerning workplace violence and safety (Wey). As a business, Human Resource Professionals are responsible for the safety and health of their employees. Particularly in the healthcare field, injuries from work place violence is four times more likely to occur than in any other field. In 2013, there were 100 reported fatalities in healthcare facilities, 80% were due to…

Tips for Hanging Drywall One task that is extremely common when it comes to painter jobs is when new drywall is needed. While this seems to be a complicated task, it is actually something that many homeowners decide to do on their own. If you are in this group of people, here are some tips to help you make sure it is done the right way. Start with the Right Tools As with most home improvement jobs, hanging new drywall is one that requires a certain set of tools and materials. For starters, you…