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An investigation on benefits and future expectation of Industrialised Building System (IBS) implementation in construction practices [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Industrialised Building System (IBS) is well known in many developing countries due to the benefits that can be derived from its applications in construction projects. However, the low percentage of IBS usage may be due to lack of awareness and knowledge
Akasah, Zainal Abidin   +3 more
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Conduct disorder : the achievement of a diagnosis' [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
This paper explores the historical shapings behind the diagnosis of conduct disorders. We take as our point of purchase oppositional ways of knowing the subject of conduct disorder—as either pathologically motivated or as the victim of a repressive ...
Laurence, Jennifer, McCallum, David
core   +1 more source

History of “health risk” and its place in the development of preventive medicine

open access: yesAnaliz Riska Zdorovʹû, 2016
The main stages of the introduction and development of preventive medicine and the term HEALTH RISK are described. The “risk” definition is related to the works by Max Fasmer and Frank Knight. The development of preventive medicine was also influenced by
Е.Е. Shigan
doaj   +1 more source

Reduction of Workforce due to Impact of Covid-19 and Occupational Health and Safety Management at Workplace

open access: yesInternational Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2020
COVID-19 pandemic has led to health crisis as well as slowdown of industrial activities throughout the world resulted in global economic loss. Safety measure of social distancing by workers at workplaces to prevent spread of corona virus leads to huge ...
Praveen Dubey   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

New Product Development and Product Supply Within a Network Setting: The Case of the Chilled Ready-Meal Industry in the UK [PDF]

open access: yes, 2003
This paper analyses inter-organizational networks that link together firms operating in the food processing and distribution industry in the UK. In doing so, the paper draws on insights recently developed by Mark Casson that treat inter-firm networks as ...
Cox, Howard   +2 more
core   +3 more sources

Airborne concentrations of benzene for dock workers at the ExxonMobil refinery and chemical plant, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA (1977–2005)

open access: yesScandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, 2011
OBJECTIVES: Benzene is a natural constituent of crude oil and natural gas (0.1–3.0% by volume). Materials that are refined from crude oil and natural gas contain some residual benzene.
Thomas E Widner   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source

The hospital ‘superbug’: social representations of MRSA [PDF]

open access: yes, 2006
The so-called ‘hospital superbug’ methcillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) became a topic of media and political concern from the middle of the 1990’s.
Joffe, H., Washer, P.
core   +1 more source

Chemical Risk Assessment Screening Tool of a Global Chemical Company

open access: yesSafety and Health at Work, 2018
Background: This paper describes a simple-to-use and reliable screening tool called Critical Task Exposure Screening (CTES), developed by a chemical company.
Evelyn Tjoe-Nij   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

The emerging of employment gap in the Malaysian construction industry [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
Employment of young people is a big issue in the Malaysian construction industry. This is a common phenomenon not only in Malaysia but affected most developed and developing countries around the world.
A Halim, Hazruwani   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Introducing Greek Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Adverse Health Effects of Occupational Exposure to Metals

open access: yesAnnals of Global Health, 2018
Background Aim: Implementing guidelines in the practice of occupational health is a high-priority need, since their use can reduce the variability in practice and increase professional efficiency, resulting in higher quality of health care services.
Evangelia Nena   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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