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Asbestos-cement waste from roof coverings and facades are classified as hazardous materials and should be successively removed from buildings. The current management of these wastes is limited to their controlled depositing in landfills, which does not ultimately solve the problem of their impact on the environment in the future. The article presents the current state of disposal of asbestos in Poland,...
The article analyzes the safety aspects related to the construction and operation of a mobile crane. The load-bearing capacity of the boom sub-assembly rotation node was tested in a mobile crane. When identifying the load, the uneven compliance of the supporting components was taken into account. The considerations are illustrated with an example of a mobile crane slewing bearing with a lifting capacity...
The article presents the results of laboratory tests of a new anti-graffiti coating system, which includes BO100-AGR. The tests were carried out in accordance with the current standards and the established internal laboratory procedures, the purpose of which was to broaden the determination of the functional properties of the tested system. The coatings were applied to the sample with S355 steel using...
The aim of the work is to review the basic methods of accident analysis in terms of the possibility of using them to improve occupational safety management. Analyzing accident events is a very good way to obtain information on the practical functioning of OSH management. Although the analysis of accidents and near misses is included in the reactive activities, the changes that will be introduced as...
The article presents basic definitions related to road accidents and types of tests carried out in the field of road accidents. The effects of road accidents on participants, drivers as well as social and direct costs of road accidents were discussed. The correct conduct of people involved in a road accident (incident) was presented. In the research part, the most common causes of accidents in Poland...
The purpose of this publication is to present the characteristics of uppertier and lower-tier establishments of a major accident, which operate under the provisions of the Seveso III Directive. The article will also present information about the number of these establishments in the EU and Poland. Analysis of the data on the operation of upper-tier and lower-tier establishments of a major accident...
The aim of the article is to present the basic strategies for counteracting threats that are used in an industrial work environment, with particular emphasis on strategies based on the concept of safety barriers. The article presents the main categories of safety barriers and the basic safety functions implemented within the key barrier systems. In addition, the most commonly used criteria for assessing...
The aim of the article is to present a proposal and discuss the production cost calculation procedures based on data collected during manufacturing process, according to standard SPC control chart evaluation. It is applied as a tool to support the process of continuous improvement of the manufacturing process and improve profitability by reducing the cost of production. Research methodology - the...
The main aim of below consideration is presentation Polish Labor Market and changes inside, along last years. Labor market considerations are extremely important and have a large impact on the daily behavior of entities in this market. The extent, to which we are able to analyze changes taking place in individual areas of the surveyed area will allow us to make appropriate decisions on both – the...
The purpose of risk analysis is to provide a concrete basis for risk decisions that can be made as part of the risk management process in comparing the risk outcomes with risk acceptability criteria. The main objective of the occupational risk assessment presented in the paper is to provide employees with effective protection of the health and life of employees against hazards occurring in the work...
The aim of the study was to assess the importance of the factor related with work safety in enterprises from the heavy industry sector. To achieve this aim, a method was used that is based on the principles of the Toyota Production System - the BOST survey. The survey was conducted in 8 heavy industry enterprises located in the Silesian Voivodeship. The paper presents part of the research, including...
The paper presents research results in a scope of evaluation importance of factors in enterprise from automotive industry. These paper presents a case study of the practical use of BOST surveys (first Toyota’s management principle). Analysis of the research results was presented in the form of tables, histograms, radar chart and some statistical tools. Some production workers of the company with the...
The article presents the results of the analysis of cardboard packaging complaints based on selected quality tools and statistical tools for the purpose of a rough assessment of the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions taken by the surveyed company and for predictive purposes. The analysis was performed in terms of two research periods - 1 year and quarters, and from the point of view...
Fused Deposition Modeling is an additive manufacturing technology that is used to create a wide range of parts and applications. Along with its benefits, there are some challenges regarding the printed parts' mechanical properties, which are associated with printing parameters like layer thickness, printing speed, infill density, printing temperature, bed temperature, infill pattern, chamber temperature,...
The production and use of chemicals are continuously increasing worldwide. For example, the global output of chemicals increased approximately 12 times between 1970 and 2020. The burden of disease attributable to exposure to chemicals is significant. World Health Organization estimates that globally, about 5 million deaths and 90 million disability - adjusted life years are attributable to occupational,...
Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are expected to introduce numerous benefits for future mobility. These potential benefits and many others vary substantially by the market share of AVs. Therefore, this research empirically estimates, using the Gompertz function, the projected growth rates of passenger vehicles in Hungary using historical patterns of human-driven vehicle ownership data based on projected...
Research priorities in the field of occupational health and safety in the European Union include research on shaping an organization culture of prevention by introducing OSH management, strengthening the role of corporate social responsibility, disseminating science discoveries and examples of good practice. Ensuring an appropriate level of occupational health and safety not only affects the company's...
The subject of the study is to verify the impact of the SARS-COV2 virus pandemic on the functioning of the automotive industry in the context of the global economy. The conducted research is important due to the enormous change in the functioning of the automotive industry due to the covid pandemic as well as megatrends affecting the industry. The paper aims to verify the determinants influencing...
The culture of the modern world assigns a huge importance to the beauty of the external body, treating attractive appearance as a determinant of success and happiness. Physiological changes taking place in the body of a young person correlate with changes in the perception of his body. The article aims to define the role of social media in influencing the perception of the body by adolescents aged...
Nowadays, more and more solar farms are being created in Poland. This is due to the development of PV technology, the appearance of more efficient systems on the market, but also the need for Poland to achieve a 50% share of energy production from zero-emission sources. In designing PV farms, an important issue is the selection of the right angle, but also the distance between individual rows of panels...
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