Industrial Accident and Safety Hazards at the Workplace: A Spatio-Physical Workplace Approach

Assessment and Characterization of Physical Hazards in Workplace: A Case Study in a Military Dental Hospital

Introduction: Continuous exposure to physical hazards above the recommended standard in hospital work environments can affect the health of employees. The purpose of this study is to evaluate and describe the physical harmful factors of the work environment in different departments of Shahid Shukri Dental Hospital in Tehran. Methods and Materials: The current research was designed and implemen...

Redefining Workplace Safety and Health

Redefining Workplace Safety and Health

Comprehension of workplace safety signs: A case study in Shiraz industrial park

 Background : Safety signs provide information as well as instructions concerning the hazard or dangers in the workplace. The correct comprehension of these signs is very important for doing the necessary feedback in the specific situation which are described.  Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, the comprehension of 10 selected safety signs were investigated in 53 ra...

Analyzing electrical hazards in the workplace.

In resolving the issues in analyzing electrical hazards in an industry, we must follow a path that will lead to a comprehensive analysis of the problems that exist and provide a quantified value to ensure the selection of appropriate personal protective equipment and clothing. An analysis of all three hazards--shock, arc, and blast--must be completed and steps taken to prevent injuries. The fol...