Preliminary Observations on Soaps Increasing Slipperiness and Bathroom Injuries

Some observations on waterslide injuries.

STUDY OBJECTIVE To investigate the causes of a series of interperson collisions on a waterslide resulting in serious injury, and to assess adequacy of control systems and legal liability. METHOD Site investigation of operating characteristics including a traffic light controlled system, organisational safety culture, and user behaviour. RESULTS Despite a battery of safety features including...

Occupational slip, trip, and fall-related injuries--can the contribution of slipperiness be isolated?

To determine if the contribution of slipperiness to occupational slip, trip and fall (STF)-related injuries could be isolated from injury surveillance systems in the USA, the UK and Sweden, six governmental systems and one industrial system were consulted. The systems varied in their capture approaches and the degree of documentation of exposure to slipping. The burden of STF-related occupation...

Intelligent bathroom

his/her activity in the bathroom is described in the paper. It also detects and monitors person taking bath. The system consists of sensors measuring humidity, air and water temperature, spilled water, and state of bathtub. The bathtub state detector (BSD) allows controlling water level and its temperature. It also monitors of person's activity when being in bathtub. It is an essential part of ...

[some Observations on Frontal Skull Injuries].

Soaps, shampoos, and detergents.

In clinical dermatology, few questions are asked more commonly than “What is the best way for me to clean my skin or hair?” The modern dermatologist needs to be familiar with the physiologic action of cleansing products available on the market. This familiarity should include chemical composition, application, cosmetic benefits, and safety, as well as potential hazards. This knowledge must be a...