Occupational health psychology

BTEC SPORT COURSEWORK: By Ellie Drew 10C What is a rule? A rule is something that is enforced to keep everyone safe and make sure it is fair. For instance there is no time limits in routines. What is an IGB? IGB stands for International Governing Body, they are rules determined for each sport. What is a NGB? NGB stands for National Governing Body. The NGB are in charge of ensuring rules are kept and that competitions are fair. Who’s the NGB for Trampolining? It is British…

Deep in the mountains of Anderson County, Tennessee you will find a dying coal mining community. A community that was once full of joyous people who lived simple. There were six days of hard labor and then a day of rest. The people who lived here believed in work. They were hard working people who were not afraid to get their hands dirty, but in most cases, their lungs. “Coal mining, beginning in the 1870s, for a time was the major employer in the Triangle area.” (Devil’s Triangle) Most men in…

Emergency Response to Terrorism This week for our discussion post, I decided to discuss and analyze the emergency response to terrorism: module 4: scene control. This module discusses the roles of an incident command(IC) and the steps that are required when responding to a natural disaster, hazardous materials or a terrorist attack. The incident command is handled by the incident commander in which he/she makes all operational decisions, managing and implementing all resources, and tactical…

Are you planning to sell your home this winter, and you really need to do it? If so, then you need to know exactly what are the most important steps that you need to follow in order to obtain the desired result. Here are the most important tips for selling real estate in winter, that you must definitely follow, in order to make sure you will successfully achieve your goal. The exterior must be impecable If you want to make sure you will achieve your goal, then take into account the fact that…

Prepare for Winter to Prevent Foundation Problems Winter is just around the corner, and even if it is still sunlight, preparing for winter can save you money when the year's first frost hits. This includes properly maintaining your basement, foundation, gutters, and downspouts. Winter preparation not only makes your home more efficient, it also lowers heating bills and increases the stability of your home's structure. Here are a few tips to help you prepare your home for winter. Clean…

Gas Range Info - Gas Range Use and Safety Tips It probably goes without saying that your natural gas range will last longer and operate more efficiently if you take good care of it. Always read save and follow the manufacturer's instruction manual that came with the appliance. Check all of the appliance's safety ratings. Try to always maintain the gas range in a clean condition. Get any repairs done to the appliance that it may need as soon as possible. Never use your range or oven for…

Working in the fire service, I realize we have two key leadership situations. One is displayed on emergency scenes and the other is displayed at the fire house. However, how things are lead at the fire house directly impact what happens on the emergency scene. Two principles of servant leadership I would apply, are listening and humility. I am going to take over another firehouse soon and part of my plan is to integrate an open-door policy and make sure everyone knows their input matters. The…

these then you could cause more harm than good and further damage the equipment. If you have been found to do this then it might invalidate your warranty and you will have to pay for a replacement. Organisational procedures are there to protect the health and safety of all workers and make sure that problems are dealt with by the appropriate person. Both these procedures are put in place to keep you safe and to solve problems…

Not only was the material found to be durable and versatile, it was also a very cost-effective solution, and so its use was quite prolific in the installation of insulation, floors, ceilings, etc. Today we know that asbestos poses a very serious health concern, and so it is no longer used in modern day construction applications. Unfortunately, this material continues to exist in many of older structures found all throughout Australia. Therein lays the absolute necessity of asbestos removal in…

Responsible for driving and operating fire apparatus safely during normal operations and responding to emergency calls as dictated by weather, road and traffic conditions. Conduct daily inspections of fire apparatus to ensure equipment is functioning at its peak. Possessing a thorough working knowledge of the immediate response territory and establishing the quickest, most direct route to fire and emergency scenes. Trained in the latest pumping techniques of hydraulics pump operations, deluge…