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“Better To Arrive Ten Minutes Late Than Not At All!”
The professional associations can provide support in the form of training and instruction, e. g. by sharing their expertise and providing materials. Ultimately, however, it is the commitment of the companies that counts. RWE Power AG, Essen/Germany, e. g., held road safety days for apprentices in their first year at four of…
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Risk and Safety Management for Surveying Work in Underground Cavities that Are Difficult to Access
On 28th and 29th August 2023, scientists from the Research Center of Post-Mining (FZN) at the TH Georg Agricola University (THGA), Bochum/Germany, carried out a special task. The Paasbach piping, a tunnel structure under and in the area of the Hattingen Henrichshütte, was surveyed above and below ground. The tunnel…
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Setting Requirements and Being a Resource as a Manager
Itis a challenge for managers to ensure the performance of the team and at the same time promote the health and long-term performance of employees. Managers can fulfil this leadership task by prioritising tasks and designing working conditions. If managers endeavour to be a resource themselves and support their employees,…
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All Good Things Come in Threes: Risk Assessment, Operating Instructions and Briefings
Identifying hazards and stresses at work, informing employees about them and the protective measures to be taken are the foundations of systematic occupational health and safety. This article was first published in the BG RCI magazine, issue 3/2023 on pages 14/15. Authors/Autoren: Dr. Harald Wellhäußer, Dr. Imke Birkenstock, Dr. Holger…
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Take it Sporty: Success in Occupational Safety through Targeted Training
Let’s be honest: What do you think about risk assessments, instructions, personal protective equipment and the like? Do thoughts like: “annoying, boring, only costs time and money, doesn’t help at all” come to mind? But what do you think about sport – skiing, mountaineering, cycling or even skydiving? Already much…
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Many Dangers Lurk
Ageing and wear and tear do not stop at machines and industrial plants. This can be counteracted with maintenance. What are the legal regulations and obligations? What are the risks? Answers to these questions can be found on the following pages. The topic of “Hazardous Substances in Maintenance Work” will…
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How Noise Affects Humans
Noise can endanger human health and safety in different ways – both physically and psychologically. Many occupations have daily noise exposure levels of more than 85 dB(A) or peak sound pressure levels of more than 137 dB(C). If these affect the inner ear over a long period of time, it…
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Tactical Medical Mining Rescue − Guideline-based Tactical Emergency Medicine for Mine Rescue Teams and Rescue Organizations in Remote Areas
In mining and remote areas of resource industry, there has been a development towards lacking emergency medical first aid response, that creates a potential disadvantage for patients after work accidents and other medical emergencies compared to standard population. This is due to structural changes in mine rescue brigade coverage caused…
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Smart Safety: More Data Means More Safety
Digital gas monitoring with IoT platforms or automated device management via cloud software are potential milestones on the way to digitizing safety processes and generating new knowledge. Today, networked hardware systems and data platforms already offer more transparency about the condition of industrial plants and workplaces. These and other Smart…
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Emergency Stop or Emergency Off? – That is the Question!
The red mushroom button on a yellow background is an important safety element on machines and mechanical equipment. In many places, the so-called emergency command device is labelled emergency off, although it is actually an emergency stop. But why is that? This article is a reprint from the BG RCI…
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