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An integrated risk estimation methodology: Ship specific incident type risk [PDF]
, 2013 Shipping activity has increased worldwide, including parts of Australia, and maritime administrations are trying to gain a better understanding of total risk exposure in order to mitigate risk.
Knapp, S. (Sabine)
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Radiation in medicine: Origins, risks and aspirations. [PDF]
, 2014 The use of radiation in medicine is now pervasive and routine. From their crude beginnings 100 years ago, diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine and radiation therapy have all evolved into advanced techniques, and are regarded as essential tools across ...
Donya, M +4 more
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Birds, 2023 Lesser Flamingos Phoeniconaias minor regularly collide with power lines in South Africa. Attaching light-emitting markers to overhead wires seems to be an effective mitigation measure; however, the cost of these devices is prohibitive of large-scale ...
Mattheuns D. Pretorius +5 more
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Transportation Research Interdisciplinary Perspectives, 2020 Influenza is a contagious virus affecting both one's health and economic productivity. This study evaluates uses a survey of 2168 individuals across the U.S.
Susan Hotle +2 more
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Hydrology Research, 2022 Tropical cyclones (TCs) cause devastating losses of lives and properties every year across the globe. This paper makes use of detailed geographic data on historical TCs and socio-economic conditions for both coastal and inland regions to assess the TC ...
Zhenhua Yang +4 more
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Limitations in Predicting the Space Radiation Health Risk for Exploration Astronauts [PDF]
, 2018 Despite years of research, understanding of the space radiation environment and the risk it poses to long-duration astronauts remains limited. There is a disparity between research results and observed empirical effects seen in human astronaut crews ...
Auñón-Chancellor, Serena M. +6 more
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Panel 2: Anticipatory Risk Assessment: Identifying, Assessing, and Mitigating Exposure Risks Before They Occur [PDF]
Military Medicine, 2011 ABSTRACTHealth threats place the military mission and deployed service members at risk. A commander’s focus is on preventing acute health risks, such as diarrhea, because these quickly compromise the mission. However, in recent conflicts chronic and long-term illness risks have emerged as concerns.
Tee L. Guidotti, Laura Pacha
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The Relationship between Radon and Geology: Sources, Transport and Indoor Accumulation
Applied Sciences, 2023 This review study examines the relationship between radon and geology, including its origins, transmission, and accumulation, as well as its impact on human health and mitigation strategies.
Leonel J. R. Nunes +2 more
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Occupational exposures and mitigation strategies among homeless shelter workers at risk of COVID-19 [PDF]
PLOS ONE, 2021 Objective To describe the work environment and COVID-19 mitigation measures for homeless shelter workers and assess occupational risk factors for COVID-19. Methods Between June 9-August 10, 2020, we conducted a self-administered survey
Carol Y. Rao +8 more
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Hybrid algorithm for scheduling and risk assessment of projects [PDF]
, 2003 IFAC CONFERENCE ON ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF HYBRID SYSTEMS (.2003.SAINT-MALO BRITTANY, FRANCIA)This work presents a technique for optimal scheduling of projects in terms of time and cost, taking into account risk assessment.
Camacho, Eduardo F. +2 more
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