scholarly journals Toxicology: An Overview

AAOHN Journal ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 34 (11) ◽  
pp. 519-523
Author(s):  
Barbara Kingsley Hathaway

With the discovery of new “toxins.” the onus is not only on the manufacturer but also on the user This means fully evaluating the health and safety effects of the substances produced and used As health care professionals, we must continue to increase our knowledge and skills In order to maintain a healthy and safe work environment. The role of OHNs in managing health and safety programs is continually expanding Complying with the legislative regulations such as state right-to-know laws and the Hazard Communication Standard, requires the OHN to possess an ongoing knowledge and understandng of toxicology Toxicology allows us a better understanding of how our bodies react with the changing environment that surrounds each one of us A basic understanding of toxicology is a stepping stone to understanding the complexities of occupational health.

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. 2107
Author(s):  
Briyan Artha Ginting ◽  
I Wayan Suana

Productivity is the ability to achieve certain tasks in accordance with predetermined standards. Companies must create safe work environment to motivate employees so that they can increase overall company productivity. Purpose of the study is to explain the effect of work discipline, occupational health and safety on the work productivity of Sariasih Garment employees with 51 people as samples, using saturated sample method. Data collected through observation, interviews and questionnaires and analyzed by multiple linear regression. Based on the results, work discipline, occupational health and work safety have  positive and significant effect on employee work productivity. It is expected that company pays attention to employees' compliance with regulations in doing their jobs and the company is able to create a safe, comfortable and clean work environment. Employees have enthusiasm and protection while working so that employees are able to increase work productivity in order to create maximum work results. Keywords: work productivity, work discipline, work health and safety


Author(s):  
Đoàn Thị Phương Diệp ◽  
Đoàn Thanh Hải

Publishing in an international journal, particularly in social science and law fields, is an arduous and challenging yet rewarding journey. Basic knowledge may boost the pace of this process; nevertheless, often early career scholars and students (or so-called young authors as a whole) do not sufficiently equip such. To provide a useful perspective for preparing to write and publish in international academic journals related to legal research by students and scholars (young authors), this article presents experience from the author in the publishing process including feedback received and advice from renowned scholars. This paper shall focus on some essential and pragmatic parts in publishing, including sorting and selecting journals, approaches to writing for an international journal, specifically, what is the topic that should be covered, and challenges for young UEL authors to publish in a journal and solutions for such. This paper shall not mention some theoretical matters, for instance, what the importance and the role of research for young authors are. This paper shall only cover the basic understanding of publishing in an international journal related to social science and jurisprudence and shall not cover issues related to publication in conference proceedings, book chapters, or topics unrelated to social science and jurisprudence. This paper concludes that (i) young UEL authors are capable of publishing internationally; (ii) International journals can be classified based on (ii.1) requirements on content and structure, or (ii.2) quality assessment; (iii) authors need (iii.1) to find journal interests, (iii.2) choose interesting and novel topics; (iv). Difficulties of young authors include an insufficient understanding of the international publication system, limited knowledge and skills. Therefore, it is necessary to equip them with the basic understanding of international publication, restructure the subject `Scientific/ Jurisprudence research skills' and the subject system of UEL, encourage and improve international publications.


2016 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 662-681 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Hasle ◽  
Rikke Seim ◽  
Bjarke Refslund

The role of occupational health and safety representatives is changing. A study in 60 Danish enterprises indicates that representation, and especially negotiation on behalf of colleagues, has diminished. The work environment is mainstreamed in many enterprises and is rarely an area of conflict. The role of OHS representatives has accordingly changed to focus on solving specific problems in the workplace as an integrated part of daily operations. Both management and colleagues consider the OHS representatives as a resource that can be utilized to manage the work environment. The consequences of this development for the employees may be a stronger joint management–employee effort to improve the work environment, but also management domination and an accordingly weaker employee voice in some companies.


2008 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
Godwin Iroroakpo Idoro

This study investigates the level of efforts made by Nigerian contractors to maintain a healthy and safe work environment. The objectives are to determine the level of management efforts made by contractors on H&S and their correlation with H&S performance. To achieve these objectives, a field survey involving a sample of 40 contractors selected by stratified random sampling from the contractors registered with the Federation of Construction Industry of Nigeria was carried out. For the study, 6 H&S management variables and 7 H&S performance variables were selected. The H&S management variables are in compliance with H&S regulations, provision of H&S facilities, structures for managing H&S in head and site offices, provision of PPE and H&S incentives, while the H&S performance variables are respondents’ assessment of the performance of structures for managing H&S in head and site offices, accident, injury, accident per worker, injury per worker and injury per accident rates. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed by mean and Spearman correlation test. The results reveal that contractors’ efforts on structures for managing H&S on site are the best correlates of H&S performance, but their level is low. The levels of contractors’ efforts in provision of PPE, compliance with H&S regulations are high, but these efforts are not correlates of H&S performance. The levels of contractors’ efforts in structures for managing H&S in head office and provision of H&S incentives are low and they have low correlation with H&S performance. The study considers these results as indication that the management efforts made by Nigerian contractors to ensure a healthy and safe work environment are yet to have meaningful impact. It suggests increased efforts on local H&S regulations, structures for managing H&S in both head and site offices and provision of H&S incentives as measures for improving safety in the Nigerian construction industry. Santrauka Mokslinio tyrimo tikslas buvo gerinti sveikatos ir saugos darbe realizavimą Nigerijos statybų pramonėje. Straipsnyje nagrinėjamos Nigerijos rangovų pastangos išlaikyti sveiką ir saugią darbo aplinką. Siekiant šių tikslų, buvo atliktas praktinis tyrimas, kuriame dalyvavo 40 rangovų, atsitiktinai parinktų iš Nigerijos statybų pramonės federacijos registro. Buvo išrinkti šeši sveikatos ir saugos darbe valdymo kintamieji ir septyni sveikatos ir saugos darbe realizavimo kintamieji. Sveikatos ir saugos darbe valdymo kintamieji siejami su sveikatos ir saugos taisyklėmis, paslaugomis, valdymo struktūromis administracijoje ir statybos aikštelėse, asmens saugos priemonėmis, sveikatos ir saugos darbe skatinimu. Sveikatos ir saugos darbe realizavimo kintamieji yra respondentų sveikatos ir saugos darbe valdymo struktūros realizavimo įvertinimas tiek įmonės administracijoje, tiek statybos aikštelėse. Tai nelaimingi atsitikimai, susižeidimai, nelaimingų atsitikimų skaičius vienam darbuotojui, susižeidimų skaičius vienam darbuotojui ir sužeidimų skaičius per nelaimingų atsitikimų dažnį. Duomenys buvo renkami naudojant apklausas ir analizuojami naudojant vidutinę ir Spearman koreliacijas. Rezultatai parodė, kad rangovų valdymo kintamasis, sveikatos ir saugos valdymo struktūra valdyboje ir statybos aikštelėje geriausiai koreliuoja su sveikatos ir saugos darbe realizavimu, tačiau jų lygis yra žemas. Rangovų pastangos aprūpinti asmeninėmis saugos priemonėmis siejasi su sveikatos ir saugos darbe taisyklėmis, tačiau jos nekoreliuoja su sveikatos ir saugos darbe realizavimu. Teigiama, kad rangovų pastangos yra menkos. Šio tyrimo rezultatai laikomi kaip požymiai, kad Nigerijos rangovų pastangos užtikrinti sveikatą ir saugų darbą turi didelę įtaką. Siūloma laikytis sveikatos ir saugos taisyklių ir administracijoje, ir statybos aikštelėse, gerinti Nigerijos statybose dirbančių žmonių saugą.


2007 ◽  
Vol 19 (05) ◽  
pp. 341-348
Author(s):  
Ahmed Abdallah

This paper reflects on the ergonomical criteria for a humane working atmosphere in industrial buildings while respecting and paying close attention to the physical, mental, and stressful demands of the work environment. It describes effective construction codes and standards of practice and their importance in ensuring a safe environment for working people. Also addressed are the objectives for a productive work environment and its organization. The paper considers the significance of a proper working environment, sufficient training in regards to weather exposure, the use of dangerous working materials, the use of proper ventilation, climate, and lighting to ensure that the productivity of the enterprise is met with common goals shared between employer and employee. The connection between the legal foundation and the design of industrial construction is the focus of this paper. It shows that the planning and executive persons are obliged to observe the relevant construction laws and regulations including standards and codes of practice focusing on the health and safety of the worker. Additionally discussed are the possible solutions and consequences for development in the production, constructional and ergonomical fields of design.


Author(s):  
Charlotte Sieberhagen ◽  
Sebastiaan Rothmann ◽  
Jacobus Pienaar

The aim of this study was to investigate the role that legislation and management standards might play in ensuring occupational health and wellness in South Africa. The Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 determines that an employer must establish and maintain a work environment that is safe and without risk to the health of employees. It seems that there is a lack of guidance in the laws and statutes with regard to dealing with employee health and wellness. A management standards approach, which involves all the role players in the regulation of employee health and wellness, should be implemented.


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