Variability of the treated biomedical waste disposal behaviours during the COVID lockdowns
This study explicitly examines seasonal variations of treated biomedical waste (TBMW) disposal rates in the City of Regina, Canada, from 2013 to 2022. Immediately before the onset of COVID-19, the City exhibited a steady pattern of TBMW disposal rate at about 6.6 kg∙capita-1∙year-1. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns brought about an abrupt and persistent decline in TBMW disposal rates. Inconsistent fluctuations in both magnitude and variability of the monthly TBMW load weights were also observed. The TBMW load weight became particularly variable in 2020, with an interquartile range 4 times hig...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Preeti Kumari Tanvir Shahrier Mahmud Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng Rumpa Chowdhury Arash Gitifar Amy Richter Source Type: research
Smart wearable insoles in industrial environments: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this systematic review demonstrate the growing interest in implementing smart wearable insoles in industrial environments to enhance safety and productivity. However, the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on factors such as accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of the models. The review highlights the need for further research to address these challenges and to explore the potential of these systems for use in other industrial applications such as manufacturing. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fiel...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - March 5, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Abdollahi Quan Zhou Wei Yuan Source Type: research
Variability of the treated biomedical waste disposal behaviours during the COVID lockdowns
This study explicitly examines seasonal variations of treated biomedical waste (TBMW) disposal rates in the City of Regina, Canada, from 2013 to 2022. Immediately before the onset of COVID-19, the City exhibited a steady pattern of TBMW disposal rate at about 6.6 kg∙capita-1∙year-1. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated lockdowns brought about an abrupt and persistent decline in TBMW disposal rates. Inconsistent fluctuations in both magnitude and variability of the monthly TBMW load weights were also observed. The TBMW load weight became particularly variable in 2020, with an interquartile range 4 times hig...
Source: Environmental Science and Pollution Research International - March 5, 2024 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Preeti Kumari Tanvir Shahrier Mahmud Kelvin Tsun Wai Ng Rumpa Chowdhury Arash Gitifar Amy Richter Source Type: research
Smart wearable insoles in industrial environments: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this systematic review demonstrate the growing interest in implementing smart wearable insoles in industrial environments to enhance safety and productivity. However, the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on factors such as accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of the models. The review highlights the need for further research to address these challenges and to explore the potential of these systems for use in other industrial applications such as manufacturing. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fiel...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - March 5, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Abdollahi Quan Zhou Wei Yuan Source Type: research
Smart wearable insoles in industrial environments: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this systematic review demonstrate the growing interest in implementing smart wearable insoles in industrial environments to enhance safety and productivity. However, the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on factors such as accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of the models. The review highlights the need for further research to address these challenges and to explore the potential of these systems for use in other industrial applications such as manufacturing. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fiel...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - March 5, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Abdollahi Quan Zhou Wei Yuan Source Type: research
Smart wearable insoles in industrial environments: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this systematic review demonstrate the growing interest in implementing smart wearable insoles in industrial environments to enhance safety and productivity. However, the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on factors such as accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of the models. The review highlights the need for further research to address these challenges and to explore the potential of these systems for use in other industrial applications such as manufacturing. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fiel...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - March 5, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Abdollahi Quan Zhou Wei Yuan Source Type: research
Smart wearable insoles in industrial environments: A systematic review
CONCLUSION: The findings of this systematic review demonstrate the growing interest in implementing smart wearable insoles in industrial environments to enhance safety and productivity. However, the effectiveness of these systems is dependent on factors such as accuracy, reliability, and generalizability of the models. The review highlights the need for further research to address these challenges and to explore the potential of these systems for use in other industrial applications such as manufacturing. Overall, this systematic review provides valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers in the fiel...
Source: Applied Ergonomics - March 5, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Masoud Abdollahi Quan Zhou Wei Yuan Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Low back pain, work overload, and associated factors among hospital caregivers
CONCLUSION: Tools should be used to lift and transport patients. In addition to occupational health and safety training, awareness of musculoskeletal risks should be increased. Employee well-being can be improved through exercise and stress reduction techniques.PMID:38427529 | DOI:10.3233/WOR-230524 (Source: Work)
Source: Work - March 1, 2024 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Volkan Medeni Merve Tokatli Do ğan Asiye U ğraş Dikmen Mustafa Necmi İlhan İrem Medeni Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 1579: Probing with Each Step: How a Walking Crab-like Robot Classifies Buried Cylinders in Sand with Hall-Effect Sensors
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Shallow underwater environments around the world are contaminated with unexploded ordnances (UXOs). Current state-of-the-art methods for UXO detection and localization use remote sensing systems. Furthermore, human divers are often tasked with confirming UXO existence and retrieval which poses health and safety hazards. In this paper, we describe the application of a crab robot with leg-embedded Hall effect-based sensors to detect and distinguish between UXOs and non-magnetic objects partially buried in sand. The sensors consist of Hall-effect magnetometers and permanent magnets embedded in load bearing compliant s...
Source: Sensors - February 29, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: John Grezmak Kathryn A. Daltorio Tags: Article Source Type: research
Compliance with Standard Occupational Health and Safety Measures and Associated Factors Among Small-Scale Metal Industry Workers in Central Ethiopia
(Source: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy)
Source: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy - February 28, 2024 Category: Health Management Tags: Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Source Type: research
