Essays about: "health, safety and environment"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 188 essays containing the words health, safety and environment.

  1. 21. Big Maritime Data: The promises and perils of the Automatic Identification System : Shipowners and operators’ perceptions

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Andreas Kouvaras; [2022]
    Keywords : Qualitative Research; Automatic Identification System; Big Data decision-making; Big Data Analytics; Big Data Characteristics; Big Data Application in Shipping Industry;

    Abstract : The term Big Data has been gaining importance both at the academic and at the business level. Information technology plays a critical role in shipping since there is a high demand for fast transfer and communication between the parts of a shipping contract. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Gym for everyone - A public space for physical and mental wellbeing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Leonie Blum; [2022]
    Keywords : mental health; new typology; gym; environmental effects; physical health; wellbeing; architecture; multisensory; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : I have always been curious about the effects architecture and the built environment have on us. The special atmosphere and the ability to arouse a sense of safety and calmness, but also the negative feelings certain spaces can evoke. READ MORE

  4. 23. Development of an intervention framework for design, implementation and adoption of occupational exoskeletons

    University essay from KTH/Ergonomi

    Author : Gennaro Alberico; [2022]
    Keywords : Industrial exoskeletons; key facilitators adoption barriers; intervention framework;

    Abstract : During the last few years, wearable technologies or body-worn assistive devices have become very popular within the occupational field. Among them, there are the so-called exoskeletons which have shown a promising potential in several areas ranging from medical care, military to, particularly during the last five years, industrial applications. READ MORE

  5. 24. Friend or foam? Improved methods for stunning of pigs with foam : effects of repetition and scent on pig reaction to foam

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Miranda Blad; [2022]
    Keywords : pig; behaviour; stunning; foam; smell; scent; fear assessment; animal welfare;

    Abstract : There are several methods available for stunning of pigs before slaughter, but the most frequently used at larger abattoirs are electricity and CO2. There are advantages and disadvantages with both methods. As there is no method that does not have major animal welfare drawbacks. READ MORE

  6. 25. Promoting a better public health quality with urban green space in an informal settlement, Bogota, Colombia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Pamela Okinedo; [2022]
    Keywords : public spaces; urban green spaces; climate change; air pollution; informal settlements; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : Heat waves, rising temperatures, air pollution, and loss of biodiversity are examples of issues that will and are already rising due to climate change. The urban environment is one that continues to steadily grow at the cost of natural vegetation in the city, and this will only worsen with population growth. READ MORE