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Engineering, Civil
Jian Chen, Yue Hu, Zhigang Wang, Ki Yong Lee, Sung Chan Kim, Matthew Bundy, Marco Fernandez, Anthony Hamins
Summary: The study conducted experiments characterizing the flammability properties of small-scale corn oil fires, finding that heating the oil on an electric cooktop leads to auto-ignition and rapidly growing fires with relatively large peak heat release rates. Under some conditions, heated corn oil can boil-over.
FIRE SAFETY JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Xin Li, Chao Chen, Yi-du Hong, Fu-qiang Yang
Summary: A qualitative and quantitative model is proposed in this study to explore the causes and paths of hazardous chemical explosion accidents (HCEAs) in China. The accident factors were screened using association rule (AR), and the fault tree (FT) structure of HCEA was developed. The qualitative model was then transformed into a quantitative Bayesian network (BN) model. The results reveal that improper temperature control due to operating procedures is the most likely route to accidents, and process management and operating procedures have the greatest impact on HCEA.
RELIABILITY ENGINEERING & SYSTEM SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Ergonomics
Xavier Baraza, Natalia Cuguero-Escofet, Ruben Rodriguez-Elizalde
Summary: This study aims to understand the causes and severity of occupational accidents in Spain's mining sector. The results show that accident severity is related to factors such as age, gender, work experience, and company size. The mining sector has a higher rate of serious accidents compared to other industries, with older and experienced male workers working in large companies and handling heavy machinery and dangerous materials.
JOURNAL OF SAFETY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Donkor, Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi, Kwasi Frimpong, Samuel Kofi Mensah, Elikplim Sarah Siabi, Christopher Vuu
Summary: The study used binary logistic regression model, Chi-square, and likelihood ratio test to examine the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics and role assignment, as well as Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) issues in artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in Ghana. The findings indicated that age, gender, and work experience significantly influenced the role individuals assumed in ASGM activities. Moreover, male respondents in the age group of 18-35 with less work experience and education were at a higher risk of experiencing injuries or accidents. The study also highlighted the importance of addressing various risk factors to prevent injuries/accidents in ASGM.
Article
Thermodynamics
Wenbin Zhao, Huaisheng Cao, Tingchao Ma, Fan Yang, Junqing Cui, Xu Chen
Summary: This paper investigates the changes in the distribution patterns of the self-ignition zone and the region coupled with the gas explosion range during upward mining in coal mines. By comparing it with single-seam mining, the study provides important insights for rapid identification and prevention of disaster areas.
CASE STUDIES IN THERMAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Wenjun Li, Peng Li, Zhiming Feng
Summary: This study examines the characteristics of fire occurrence and development in Northeast China, using a fire intensity index and a conceptual decision tree model. The results show the delineation of fire-hazardous areas and the identification of fire-induced patterns, highlighting the significance of fire management and risk prediction at larger scales.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ebenezer Kwadwo Siabi, Peter Donkor, Samuel Kofi Mensah, Richmond Kotei Dzane, Napoleon Kurantin, Kwasi Frimpong, Sarah Elikplim Siabi, Christopher Vuu, Eddie van Etten
Summary: It is noted that many developing countries struggle with health and safety policies and practices. This study examined the knowledge and practices of occupational safety and health of employees in a small-scale gold mine in Obuasi, revealing that increased safety practices lead to higher understanding of health and safety policies among respondents. The study also emphasizes the significant responsibility of site managers in ensuring worker safety.
Article
Engineering, Marine
Dongdong Yang, Gaogeng Zhu, Xinhong Li, Qingsheng Wang, Guoming Chen
Summary: An integrated approach for assessing the consequences of chain accidents is proposed, taking into account human behavior. The approach incorporates risk-based and grid-based concepts to integrate adverse impacts, and is applied to a hypothetical chain accident involving a release and explosion of H2S-containing natural gas. The approach considers emergency evacuation by establishing a model for evacuation time and evaluates toxic impact by calculating cumulative H2S inhalation dose along each evacuation trajectory. Explosion impact is predicted by extracting maximum explosion overpressures at the real-time positions of victims. This systematic and efficient approach can aid in developing safety measures and improving contingency plans.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
M. Mohajeri, A. Ardeshir, M. T. Banki
Summary: This study investigated the causality patterns of safety-related incidents in the construction industry in Iran, based on historical accident data from 2014 to 2017. The results showed that a combination of worker's individual and behavioral factors and supervisory conditions is related to serious accidents.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nilufer Kursunoglu, Seyhan Onder, Mustafa Onder
Summary: This study aims to examine the effects of variables on the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) among mining employees and identify important factors. The results indicate that ergonomics and employee training have no significant effect on the use of PPE, while the efficiency of PPE has a statistically meaningful effect. Previous studies did not consider these variables simultaneously.
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Emily J. Tetzlaff, Katie A. Goggins, Ann L. Pegoraro, Sandra C. Dorman, Vic Pakalnis, Tammy R. Eger
Summary: Through analysis of OHS reports in the mining industry, it was found that safety culture, attitude, competence, belief, patterns, and norms were key themes, with a total of 954 references identified. The results highlighted two distinct frames in which to interpret the data: the role of the individual and the role of the organization in safety culture.
SAFETY AND HEALTH AT WORK
(2021)
Article
Ergonomics
John Ngoy Kalenga
Summary: This study investigates injury rates and causes of fatalities in the Japanese mining industry, finding that collapsing roof in underground mines is the principal cause of fatal accidents. Compared to the USA and the Democratic Republic of Congo, Japanese mineworkers were most exposed to the risk of accidents during the prewar era.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND ERGONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Law
Beatriz Souza Costa, Camilla de Freitas Pereira, Marcio Luis de Oliveira
Summary: This article examines the application of environmental law principles in the labor market and their role in preventing environmental and occupational accidents in mines. The research concludes that the application of environmental principles can reduce risks and bring benefits to all parties involved.
VEREDAS DO DIREITO
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Putri Ayuni Alayyannur, Shintia Yunita Arini
Summary: The study found no significant relationship between work environment, including work climate, noise, and lighting, and occupational accidents among fishermen.
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Rickard Arvidsson, Mudit Chordia, Anders Nordelof
Summary: This study focuses on the human health impacts of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and quantifies their potential life-cycle health impacts. The study finds that emissions from production processes and occupational accidents have a greater impact than mining accidents. The study suggests reducing these health impacts through material substitution, emission reduction, and improved occupational standards.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT
(2022)
