Range Safety Officer

Psychosocial impact of Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident after the Great East Japan Earthquake <Mental health problem and poor health perception in Chernobyl vs. Fukushima> On 11 March 2011, a gigantic tsunami following the Great East Japan Earthquake severely damaged Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) and then caused a radiation hazard in Fukushima Prefecture. The residents in Fukushima feared the invisible radiation exposure,…

Applied Aviation Safety The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has the mission of “providing the safest and most efficient aerospace system in the world” (FAA, n.d.). In order to accomplish this mission, they analyze information from many sources and determine where safety needs improvement in the aviation industry and then look for solutions to the issues. In 2006, the FAA wrote AC 120-92, Introduction to Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Air Operators, to establish a voluntary system…

proved fatal once it was exploited. In modern times, we now refer to a great weakness amidst great strength as an "Achilles Heel". The Food and Drug Administration oversees the nation 's food supply and what regulations need to be taken to ensure the safety of the consumer; however, with the instances of food borne illnesses seemingly on the rise, we cannot deny that the Food and Drug Administration is doing something wrong, and the American People are suffering because of it. The FDA is the…

Gladwell makes a very interesting argument in chapter 7 of Outliers (2008). He claims that the flight crew and their inability to communicate effectively is the number one cause of plane crashes. He supports his argument with studies on different cultures and their ability to communicate with persons in authority or of higher ranks. This inability for the “second in command” to communicate with the pilot, leads to information not being heard or in some cases said, and can have a fatal outcome.…

received severe cuts and scratches. The accident happened because the students mistakenly messed with a clumpy solution without knowing the results of penetrating the surface. They also were working with a larger quantity of the material than the safety rules allowed.…

I. Introduction Every year Americans devour massive amounts of beef, pork, and poultry; in the past year alone, the total towered a colossal 214.6 pounds per person. Additionally, 193 pounds of genetically modified sugar beets, corn syrup, soybean oil, and corn-based products were consumed. This substantial amount of food and sugars could not be ingested without the multiplying acres of industrial farms. But dangerous ramifications lurk within the cramped confines of the farms. People need to…

coli O157:H7 was first recognized only eleven years prior in 1982, therefore the pathogen was still not widely understood. Bob Nugent, President and Chief Officer of Jack in the Box was an example of how uninformed the population was about E. coli. He himself was unfamiliar with E. coli and the effects it has on individuals who consume contaminated products. When he first heard about the outbreak he couldn’t…

Jimmy M Park Died on Sunday night at the age of 85. Jimmy was flying a C172 (small propeller plane) from Northwest Regional to Houston William P. Hobby to visit his sister at the retirement home. When then tragedy struck when he was 5 miles north of Madisonville, TX His engine started to leak oil. The dial that shows oil was stuck so Jimmy did not know that the plane was low on oil. Then his engine started to overheat shortly after his plane’s engine stopped working. He attempted to land the…

Solid brakes that you can rely on are critical to your safety on the roads. That's why it's important to have your brakes inspected regularly and serviced when required. However, a trained mechanic can charge you an average of $349 or more per axle when you have your brakes done. It makes sense, then, to try and get the most life out of your new brakes. The good news is that a few changed habits can make a significant difference in the wear and tear that your brakes experience every day. Making…

for flying with us! We ensure that everyone’s safety is our priority. We make sure that all things are at check before flying. If you see any concerning issues such as slight turbulence, gas leaks, or cats hanging on their dear life while we’re flying hundreds of feet above the ground, please advise the nearest attendant in front of you. It’s a must for pilots to check each and every knickknack before lifting off. Of course, it’s for your own safety, right? You don’t want to die because of gas…