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Electrical hazards found in selected high school agricultural, home economics and trade and industrial shops and laboratories in Ohio /Corwin, John Kenneth January 1974 (has links)
No description available.
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Legal aspects of aviation security measures taken at airportsAcharya, Gautam January 2005 (has links)
No description available.
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Safe schools: staff development training opportunitiesLisle, Evon 01 January 2002 (has links)
The purpose of this study was to gather information and statistics for determining and explaining the perceptions of teachers, administrators, and other professional staff with reference to the benefits and the need for promoting school safety and prevention of student violence. The collection and analyses of survey data served to provide relevant information about nine essential components of effective school safety programs (Dusenbury et al., 1997). This study determined and explained differences in perceptions reported by the participants regarding current conditions of school safety and participation and value of safe schools staff development training. In addition, this study sought to determine and explain perception differences as reported by the respondents from schools of different sizes, grade levels and environments related to perceived degree of criminal activity in the areas in which students lived when the current safety conditions, staff development participation and value of the staff development training were considered. A descriptive, non-experimental research design was selected and data was gathered using a 30-item survey. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were employed to analyze the data. Conclusions, derived through data investigation, indicated safe schools staff development was occurring in central Florida school districts and that educators felt a need for this training. However, all the nine essential components of effective school safety programs Other professional staff, followed by administrators and then teachers, was shown to be most cognizant of the need for school safety training. While administrators felt their schools were safe, they recognized the need for safe schools training, and in fact, participated in more hours of staff development in a 12-month period than did teachers or other professional staff. All three categories of educators participated in safety training that involved two particularly important areas that stressed developing connections to home, school, and community, and creating violence-prevention programs early in students' lives. These two areas of common staff development emphasis and participation appeared to support building stronger linkages between the home and school. Educators from very large schools, schools whose students live in high areas of crime, and middle and high schools, more than others, reported believing in safety training for their faculty and staff. Educators from middle and high schools grades combined, more than others, were shown to recognize the value of safe schools staff development training. These conclusions led to several implications and recommendations for future staff development in the areas of school safety and student violence prevention.
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Identification, quantification and classification of risks pertaining to building contractors in the JBBCC (Principal Building Agreement)06 September 2010 (has links)
Risks are present in every aspect of business. As one of the biggest industries worldwide, the
construction industry is plagued with risks. Being such a large industry, there are hundreds of
contracts signed every day. These contracts range from new construction, refurbishment to
maintenance. Some projects are simple and worth few thousands of dollars where others are
complex and may cost hundreds of millions. Irrespective of how simple or complex the
project is, all projects are exposed to risk and can go wrong (Edwards and Bowen, 2005).
Construction is governed by complicated contracts and involves complex relationships in
several tiers (Abdou, 1996). According to Sawczuk (1996) as soon as the employer and the
contractor have signed a contract they have taken on board risks. Their awareness of the risk
and the steps to be taken to manage their share of the risk, will determine the likelihood of
problems occurring. Construction projects have an abundance of risk, contractors cope with it
and owners pay for it. The construction industry is subject to more risk than any other
industries. Taking a project from initial investment appraisal to completion and into use is a
complex and time-consuming design and construction process. It requires a multitude of
people with different skills and a great deal of effort to co-ordinate a wide ranges of disparate,
yet interrelated, activities. Inevitably, this complex process is compounded by many
unexpected events that may cause loss to the client and other involved parties (Shen, 1999;
Flanagan and Norman, 1993).
According to Carter et al. (1997) the construction industry is facing a more challenging
environment than any time in the past. Client expectations have grown higher and they call
for better quality and service. Smith (1998) highlighted that for years the South African
building industry had a very poor reputation in managing construction risks. These risks could
be prevented or reduced if management takes action at early stages ofthe project life cycle. In
order to overcome these limitations and improve the image of the South African construction
industry, this research aims to develop an innovative framework to enable construction
contractors to identify, quantify and classify the risks associated with the Joint Building
Contracts Committee (JBCC) Principal Building Agreement (PBA). This will help making
decisions on informed bases. In addition, it will enable contractors develop particular course
of actions to mitigate the effects ofthese risks. The research methodology designed to achieve
this aim consisted of literature review, questionnaire and interview. Firstly, the literature
review was used to review risk management in construction, construction contracts, Risks are present in every aspect of business. As one of the biggest industries worldwide, the
construction industry is plagued with risks. Being such a large industry, there are hundreds of
contracts signed every day. These contracts range from new construction, refurbishment to
maintenance. Some projects are simple and worth few thousands of dollars where others are
complex and may cost hundreds of millions. Irrespective of how simple or complex the
project is, all projects are exposed to risk and can go wrong (Edwards and Bowen, 2005).
Construction is governed by complicated contracts and involves complex relationships in
several tiers (Abdou, 1996). According to Sawczuk (1996) as soon as the employer and the
contractor have signed a contract they have taken on board risks. Their awareness of the risk
and the steps to be taken to manage their share of the risk, will determine the likelihood of
problems occurring. Construction projects have an abundance of risk, contractors cope with it
and owners pay for it. The construction industry is subject to more risk than any other
industries. Taking a project from initial investment appraisal to completion and into use is a
complex and time-consuming design and construction process. It requires a multitude of
people with different skills and a great deal of effort to co-ordinate a wide ranges of disparate,
yet interrelated, activities. Inevitably, this complex process is compounded by many
unexpected events that may cause loss to the client and other involved parties (Shen, 1999;
Flanagan and Norman, 1993).
According to Carter et al. (1997) the construction industry is facing a more challenging
environment than any time in the past. Client expectations have grown higher and they call
for better quality and service. Smith (1998) highlighted that for years the South African
building industry had a very poor reputation in managing construction risks. These risks could
be prevented or reduced if management takes action at early stages ofthe project life cycle. In
order to overcome these limitations and improve the image of the South African construction
industry, this research aims to develop an innovative framework to enable construction
contractors to identify, quantify and classify the risks associated with the Joint Building
Contracts Committee (JBCC) Principal Building Agreement (PBA). This will help making
decisions on informed bases. In addition, it will enable contractors develop particular course
of actions to mitigate the effects ofthese risks. The research methodology designed to achieve
this aim consisted of literature review, questionnaire and interview. Firstly, the literature
review was used to review risk management in construction, construction contracts, / Thesis (M.Sc.Eng.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2008.
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Towards an integrated approach in the management of practice breakdown in nursingMakhanya, Jabulile Nonhlanhla January 2012 (has links)
Submitted in Fulfillment of the Requirements of the Degree of Doctor of Technology: Nursing Sciences, Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa, 2012. / Introduction
While investigating alleged unprofessional conduct involving nurses, SANC collects a wealth of information which is used as the basis upon which to determine the nurses’ guilt or innocence in respect of unprofessional conduct. No evidence exists that such information is ever used to determine how similar acts of unprofessional conduct could be prevented and/or be used in mitigating the impact of such acts on patient safety. Given that nurses have most interaction with patients, there is much to learn from practice breakdown involving nurses.
Methods
A four phase cross sectional sequential exploratory mixed method approach using a modified soft system methodology (SSM) methodology was utilised to develop a framework for the integrated management of practice breakdown. Purposive sampling was followed to select five districts in KwaZulu-Natal for inclusion in the study. In addition Operational Nursing Managers, members of the Professional Conduct Committee of the South African Nursing Council, and representatives of organised labour were purposively sampled.
Qualitative data regarding causes and current practices in the management of practice breakdown in the nursing profession was gathered from key groups via focus groups, and individual phone calls. Then a survey instrument used to test the elements of the emerging theory was developed. Finally, a framework for integrated management of practice errors is suggested.
Results
The study found that practice breakdown was a product of both environmental factors such as fallible managerial decisions, and unintended acts committed by nurses. In addition, the types of errors and consequences of error management were identified. Finally, conditions requisite for the integrated approach in the management of practice breakdown were identified and used to develop a framework for an integrated approach in the management of practice breakdown in nursing.
Conclusion
Creation of a positive practice environment for nurses is requisite for an integrated approach in the management of practice breakdown. / Appendices only available in the Hard copy of the Thesis / D
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Transportation operation and safety comparison between unsignalized/signalized offset t-intersections, two-lane roundabout, and modified roundaboutUnknown Date (has links)
Traditional intersections have always caused congestion, delay, and accidents.
There are numerous geometric intersection designs that best fit each situation. This study
performed an operational and safety comparison with unsignalized/signalized offset, Tintersections, a two-lane roundabout, and a modified roundabout to decrease the overall
travel delay and increase the safety using a case study. Using data from a government source, all designs were tested in a calibrated micro simulation model and traffic signals were optimized using a signal optimization platform. Each design was tested with various balancing schemes, left turn percentages, and hourly volumes to determine the failure point. The unsignalized/signalized offset T-intersections, two-lane roundabout, and
modified roundabout were compared by throughputs, travel delay, and travel time. After
analysis, it was determined that the modified roundabout performed the best out of any design. All approaches had minimum travel delay while reducing the number of conflict
points considerably with the modified roundabout. / Includes bibliography. / Thesis (M.S.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2014. / FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
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Population estimates and projections for nuclear power plant safety analyses and evacuation plans : the Shoreham nuclear power station methodologyDonnelly, Kathleen A January 2010 (has links)
Typescript (photocopy). / Digitized by Kansas Correctional Industries
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Low volume grade crossing treatments for the Oregon high speed rail corridorZaworski, David D. 30 April 1996 (has links)
This study defines the information gathering and communication and response
needed for safety at highway-rail crossings. It examines technologies for low-cost,
high-safety treatments for low volume highway crossings of higher speed (130-200 kph) rail. Crossing closure and consolidation is a necessary first step. Existing
train control and crossing safety systems are examined. Intelligent Transportation
System technologies are examined for applicability to the information gathering,
communicating, and control functions of grade crossing safety. Guidelines are
offered for low volume crossings of the high speed rail line in Oregon. A
preliminary cost benefit analysis is presented.
Above 200kph, crossing closure or grade separation is required. In the range of
130-200 kph, ITS technologies have the potential to enhance crossing safety at
much lower cost than grade separation. A global positioning system based positive
train control system provides the train location and speed information needed for
advanced crossing control. A traffic management center can receive train and
crossing information, operate crossing systems, and grant clearance for train or
highway users through the crossing. Remote lock gates provide safety at private
crossings. Increased traveler information and four quadrant warning gates increase
motorist compliance at public crossings. At train speeds above 175 kph, barrier
gates protect rail movements. Video monitoring and detection systems provide
reliable, redundant information should a vehicle become trapped in a crossing. / Graduation date: 1996
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Line operations safety audit: a cockpit observation methodology for monitoring commercial airline safety performanceKlinect, James Ray 28 August 2008 (has links)
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An analysis of the Hong Kong government's construction safety policy in the 1990'sLam, Tin-sing, Enoch., 林天星. January 1997 (has links)
published_or_final_version / Public Administration / Master / Master of Public Administration
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