Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Liliana Melian-Fleitas, Alvaro Franco-Perez, Pablo Caballero, Maria Sanz-Lorente, Carmina Wanden-Berghe, Javier Sanz-Valero
Summary: This study reviewed the influence of verified nutrition, food, and diet interventions on occupational health. It found that well-planned interventions, preferably including multiple strategies, have been effective in combating overweight and obesity, especially in individuals with high BMI values.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Masoud Rahmanian, Mohammad Javad Zare Sakhvidi, Amir Houshang Mehrparvar, Fariba Zare Sakhvidi, Payam Dadvand
Summary: In this study, the association between long-term occupational noise exposure and diabetes was evaluated through a systematic review and meta-analysis. The findings indicate a possible link between occupational noise exposure and diabetes, but the overall evidence is limited and of low quality. Therefore, further high-quality studies are needed to confirm this association.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Angela Batson, Sharon Newnam, Sjaan Koppel
Summary: The health, safety, and wellbeing of heavy vehicle drivers are complicated due to the isolation they face in the complex road transportation system. Current workplace interventions primarily focus on the drivers themselves, neglecting the influence of other levels in the system. Shared responsibility and reform throughout the system are needed.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Hemali Harish Oza, Madison Gabriella Lee, Sophie Boisson, Frank Pega, Kate Medlicott, Thomas Clasen
Summary: Sanitation workers are at increased risk of gastroenteritis, respiratory conditions, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental/social health conditions. However, the current evidence has limitations and more research is needed to quantify the disease burden among sanitation workers.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lidia Maria Costa Araujo Magalhaes, Ketyllem Tayanne da Silva Costa, Gustavo Nepomuceno Capistrano, Maryanna Damasceno Leal, Fabia Barbosa de Andrade
Summary: This study evaluates and describes the indicators of occupational health, with a focus on medical expertise and periodic medical examinations. The results show that despite a decrease in absenteeism duration and a stable frequency of medical workers, the number of lost workdays per worker and the frequency of licenses increased. Additionally, worker adherence to periodic medical examinations showed a downward trend.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jessica Strudwick, Aimee Gayed, Mark Deady, Sam Haffar, Sophia Mobbs, Aiysha Malik, Aemal Akhtar, Taylor Braund, Richard A. Bryant, Samuel B. Harvey
Summary: Workplace mental health screening programmes have limited efficacy in improving employee mental health symptoms. Screening followed by facilitated access to treatment interventions showed a small improvement. Certainty of findings ranged from low to very low. Further research is needed to understand the independent effect of screening and other interventions on preventing mental ill health at work.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yi-Fang Lu, Kevin Petersen
Summary: This meta-analysis evaluates the performance of psychological skills training for police personnel and its impact on their mental health. The results show that training programmes have a significant moderate effect on reducing the risk of depression and anxiety.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Netra Raj Paudel, Bidhya Acharya Adhikari, K. C. Prakash, Saila Kyronlahti, Clas-Hakan Nygard, Subas Neupane
Summary: This systematic review analysed 26 studies on interventions for schoolteachers' stress management, finding that cognitive-behavioral therapy and meditation were effective interventions for reducing stress. However, there was high heterogeneity among the studies. The evidence quality for interventions aiming to manage the stress level of schoolteachers was moderate.
OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Mirco Peron, Simone Arena, Guido Jacopo Luca Micheli, Fabio Sgarbossa
Summary: Many companies are dealing with the challenges brought by an ageing workforce, which affects operational and occupational safety and health (OSH) performance. This study aims to investigate the interrelations between different approaches in addressing the impact of the ageing workforce on operational and OSH performance. Through literature review and the development of a conceptual decision support system (DSS), the study provides insights on the aspects affected by the ageing workforce, suitable interventions, and the relationships between them.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Beixi Li, Gengze Liao, Priscilla Ming Yi Lee, Anke Huss, Yuen Ting Julie Ma, Joey Wing-Yan Chan, Yun Kwok Wing, Lap Ah Tse
Summary: This study aimed to examine the associations between matched chronotype and the risk of poor mental health among shift workers. The findings indicated that shift workers with an evening chronotype have poorer mental health compared to shift workers with other chronotypes. This study highlights the importance of optimizing shift work schedules and considering individual chronotype preferences to prevent/mitigate work-related physical and mental stresses.
JOURNAL OF EPIDEMIOLOGY AND COMMUNITY HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lauren Halsall, Patricia Irizar, Sam Burton, Sara Waring, Susan Giles, Laura Goodwin, Andrew Jones
Summary: Approximately one fifth of healthcare professionals drink to hazardous levels, with higher prevalence estimates observed during the COVID-19 pandemic. It may be that healthcare professionals used alcohol to cope with the additional trauma and stressors. Further research is needed to investigate whether this is sustained in the post-pandemic period.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Xuesen Su, Xiaomei Kong, Xiao Yu, Xinri Zhang
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis examined the global incidence of pneumoconiosis and its influencing factors. The pooled incidence of pneumoconiosis was 0.093, and seven factors (gender, smoking, job category, age, duration of dust exposure, cumulative total dust exposure, and silica exposure) were found to be associated with the incidence.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Eleni Leontidou, Georgios Boustras
Summary: This article examines the history of occupational health and safety in Cyprus from the early stages of industrialization to the present day, highlighting the challenges faced by miners and laborers in harsh conditions and the gradual improvement of laws to protect workers.
Review
Psychology, Applied
Paula M. Di Nota, Emily Kasurak, Anees Bahji, Dianne Groll, Gregory S. Anderson
Summary: This study evaluated the long-term coping outcomes among public safety personnel, finding small but non-significant improvements in approach and avoidant coping strategies. The studies were of moderate quality with low risk of publication bias.
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Clarissa Giebel, Nipun Shrestha, Siobhan Reilly, Ross G. White, Maria Isabel Zuluaga, Gabriel Saldarriaga, Ginger Liu, Dawn Allen, Mark Gabbay
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis on psychosocial community-based mental health interventions for older adults in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). The findings showed that these interventions were effective in reducing depression and anxiety levels and improving well-being. However, the success of interventions varied depending on cultural factors and the specific needs of the population. Adaptation of existing interventions and the development of multi-component approaches are needed to address the inadequate mental health care provision in LMIC.
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Kai Way Li, Lu Peng, Cannan Yi
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2019)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lu Peng, Alan H. S. Chan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Kai Way Li, Huiqiao Jia, Lu Peng, Lang Gan
APPLIED ERGONOMICS
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Lu Peng, Alan H. S. Chan
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Lu Peng, Alan H. S. Chan
Summary: This study found that construction managers have a high behavioral intention to implement safety measures for older workers. Factors influencing their intention include perceptions of characteristics of older workers, types of safety measures, and managers' awareness.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Samsiya Khaday, Kai-Way Li, Lu Peng, Ching-Chung Chen
Summary: Slips and falls are common occupational incidents worldwide, with floor surface friction being a critical factor. The study showed that stone floors have significantly higher COFs than ceramic floors. Under different surface conditions, floors treated with a water-detergent solution may have lower slip resistance.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kai Way Li, Wenbao Li, Lu Peng
Summary: This study aimed to determine the effects of handle height and load conditions on the maximum endurance time (MET) for manual demolition tasks, and establish MET models. The results showed that both load and handle height significantly affected the MET, and regression models were established to predict the MET under different conditions with mean absolute deviations ranging from 1.91 to 4.84 min. The MET models can be used for estimating MET and planning work/rest arrangements for demolition tasks using handheld demolition hammers.
WORK-A JOURNAL OF PREVENTION ASSESSMENT & REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Computer Science, Cybernetics
Lu Peng, Siu Shing Man, Alan H. S. Chan, Jacky Y. K. Ng
Summary: This study investigates the personal, social, and regulatory factors associated with telecare acceptance for older adults in Hong Kong. The results suggest that older adults prefer using familiar products and those with very poor economic status are more likely to use telecare services. Additionally, family and friends support, self-satisfaction, and social relationships are critical factors that positively influence telecare usage among older adults.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION
(2023)
Proceedings Paper
Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence
Kai Way Li, S. J. Chang, Lu Peng, Caijun Zhao
ADVANCES IN HUMAN FACTORS IN ROBOTS AND UNMANNED SYSTEMS
(2020)
Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Kai Way Li, Lu Peng, Caijun Zhao
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2019)
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Hao Sun, Haiqing Wang, Ming Yang, Genserik Reniers
Summary: To maintain continuous production, chemical plant operators may choose to ignore or handle faults online rather than shutting down process systems. However, the interaction and interdependence between components in a digitalized process system are significant, and faults can propagate to downstream nodes, potentially leading to risk accumulation and major accidents. This study proposes a dynamic risk assessment method that integrates the system-theoretic accident model and process approach (STAMP) with the cascading failure propagation model (CFPM) to model the risk accumulation process. The proposed method is applied to a Chevron refinery crude unit and demonstrates its effectiveness in quantifying the process of risk accumulation and providing real-time dynamic risk profiles for decision-making.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
M. Rempel
Summary: This article examines a major maritime disaster scenario and explores the evacuation process in such a situation. The study finds that there are various factors that affect the number of lives saved, including the uncertainty of individuals' medical condition, the arrival time of maritime and air assets, and the decision policies used. The authors formulate the multi-domain operation as a sequential decision problem using a modeling framework and provide decision support through a hypothetical case study.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
D. Scorgie, Z. Feng, D. Paes, F. Parisi, T. W. Yiu, R. Lovreglio
Summary: This study investigates the application and effectiveness of VR safety training solutions in various industries such as construction, fire, aviation, and mining. The findings suggest a need for more studies that adopt theories and measure long-term retention. Two meta-analyses demonstrate that VR safety training outperforms traditional training in terms of knowledge acquisition and retention.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Shital Thekdi, Terje Aven
Summary: This paper examines biases in risk studies and investigates how to identify and address them to ensure high-quality risk analysis. By considering biases related to systematic error, event inclusion, models, and cognitive factors, the paper explores their influence on risk characterization. The insights gained from this exploration can be valuable to risk analysts, policymakers, and other stakeholders involved in risk study applications.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Maryam Lari
Summary: Occupational health and safety (OHS) are crucial for employee well-being and productivity. This study examines the impact of OHS practices on employee productivity in a UAE Fire and Security company, finding that OHS interventions can enhance workplace ambiance and significantly boost employee productivity.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Elleke Ketelaars, Cyrille Gaudin, Simon Flandin, Germain Poizat
Summary: This systematic literature review examines the literature on resilience training (RT), specifically focusing on the effectiveness of RT interventions in preparing professionals to effectively respond to critical situations. The review identifies five types of RT and suggests the need for conceptual advancements, vocational education and training perspectives, and a cross-disciplinary approach in future research to enhance resilience in safety-related domains.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Meng Shi, Zhichao Zhang, Wenke Zhang, Yi Ma, Hanbo Li, Eric Wai Ming Lee
Summary: This study investigates pedestrian behaviours and evacuation processes in both fire and non-fire conditions using Minecraft. The results demonstrate the potential of Minecraft for realistically simulating evacuation processes, as the behaviours and flow patterns of pedestrians in virtual experiments fit well with real-life experiments. The study also shows that pedestrians exhibit fire avoidance behaviours and orderly queuing during a fire emergency, resulting in faster evacuation.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Andrea Bikfalvi, Esperanza Villar Hoz, Gerusa Gimenez Leal, Monica Gonzalez-Carrasco, Nuria Mancebo
Summary: This paper proposes a solution for integrating occupational safety and health (OSH) into education, combining theoretical foundations and empirical evidence. The findings include analysis of teachers as stakeholders, barriers and facilitators of OSH integration, and the development of an ICT tool for interaction and sharing in this field. The main contribution lies in envisioning, orchestrating, and validating a solution to integrate OSH into schools and ultimately contribute to sustainable development goals.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
David Rehak, Alena Splichalova, Martin Hromada, Neil Walker, Heidi Janeckova, Josef Ristvej
Summary: This article discusses the adoption of a new directive on the resilience of critical entities and emphasizes the importance of assessing their level of resilience in relation to current security threats. The authors have developed a tool, known as the CERFI Tool, which uses a probabilistic algorithm to predict the failure point of critical entity resilience based on the relationship between threat intensity and protection. The tool is important for increasing the safety of technically oriented infrastructures, particularly in the energy and transport sectors.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Leonardo Leoni, Ahmad Bahootoroody, Mohammad Mahdi Abaei, Alessandra Cantini, Farshad Bahootoroody, Filippo De Carlo
Summary: This paper presents a systematic bibliometric analysis (SBA) on the research of machine learning and deep learning in the field of safety. The main research areas, application fields, relevant authors and studies, and temporal evolution are investigated. It is found that rotating equipment, structural health monitoring, batteries, aeroengines, and turbines are popular fields, and there is an increase in popularity of deep learning and new approaches such as deep reinforcement learning.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Tom Becker, Peter Ayton
Summary: By analyzing global civil aviation data, we found that there is a significant increase in the number of accidents and safety critical incidents, as well as the fatalities, when the Pilot-in-Command acts as the Pilot Flying instead of the Pilot Monitoring. Most of these events occurred in technically airworthy aircraft without any emergencies, and the flight crew assessed them as preventable. These findings align with the crew assignment effect, suggesting that role-dependent status hierarchy and cognitive overload contribute to ineffective flight crew teamwork. The measures implemented to enhance flight crew teamwork, such as Crew Resource Management training, have not been successful in preventing these issues.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Ben Hutchinson, Sidney Dekker, Andrew Rae
Summary: This study found that health and safety audits often fail to identify critical deficiencies, with corrective actions mainly focusing on superficial fixes rather than addressing significant operational risks.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Sina Rasouli, Yaghoub Alipouri, Shahin Chamanzad
Summary: Construction projects are risky environments, but the development of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and comprehensive safety management can effectively control the number of accidents.
Article
Engineering, Industrial
Laura Mills, Verity Truelove
Summary: This study investigated the use of police location communities (PLCs) for obtaining information about roadside drug testing (RDT) among drivers, and found that drivers who used PLCs were more concerned about being caught for drug driving, had a better understanding of the related penalties and procedures, and knew others who also used PLCs to avoid detection for drug driving. Furthermore, the study found that the use of PLCs was associated with choosing back roads for driving, which may reduce the risk of detection for drug driving.
Review
Engineering, Industrial
Chao Wu, Xi Huang, Bing Wang
Summary: After decades of development, the safety discipline in China has made remarkable progress. The project led by the Safety & Security Theory Innovation and Promotion Center of Central South University has filled the gaps in safety science education by creating textbooks and courses for postgraduate students. These achievements have played an important role in the development of safety science and can serve as a reference for basic research and talent training in safety science globally.