Essays about: "personal protective equipment"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 25 essays containing the words personal protective equipment.

  1. 16. Reducing waste from healthcare in a society of mass consumption : Applying PSS for personal protective equipment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik

    Author : Albert Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : Product-service system; Design Thinking; Circularity; Personal Protective Equipment; Healthcare; Produkt service system; Design Thinking; Cirkuläritet; Personlig Skyddsutrustning; Sjukvård;

    Abstract : Background. The amount of waste generated each year is increased, research indicates that 79 % of plastic waste is dumped in landfills, 12% to incinerated and 9% of the plastics are recycled. READ MORE

  3. 17. How can retroreflective clothing provide more safety through visibility in a semi-dark urban environment?

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Viola Schmitz; [2019]
    Keywords : Retroreflectors; High-visibility clothing; personal protective equipment PPE ; Safety;

    Abstract : Being inconspicuous in the dark outdoors can cause accidents including physical injuries. To prevent pedestrian being involved in accidents it is necessary to make them most visible to approaching people.This Master’s Thesis examines the use of retroreflective clothing in a semi-dark urban environment to provide safety through conspicuity. READ MORE

  4. 18. Danger prediction by modern technology : The role of wearable technology in improving workers’ situational awareness in hazardous industries

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

    Author : Simon Lars Johan Larsson; [2019]
    Keywords : danger prediction; wearable technology; workers situational awareness; hazardous industries;

    Abstract : The health and safety of workers is critically important to all companies, especially those operating in hazardous environments.  Companies typically rely on an array of personal protective equipment to help ensure the safety of their workers, however as technology evolves, a new generation of devices are helping revolutionize the industry. READ MORE

  5. 19. Radiation exposure to personnel during fluoroscopic procedures : Strålningsmiljö för personal under genomlysningsarbete

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap och fysik (from 2013)

    Author : Olof Eriksson; [2018]
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    Abstract : There are about 17 million X-ray procedures performed in Sweden every year. Various methods are used to determine the risk for the patient, and for the staff. READ MORE

  6. 20. Safe handling of antineoplastic drugs at a public hospital in Guangzhou, China : an observational study in clinical practice

    University essay from Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Author : Filip Brink; [2016]
    Keywords : Antineoplastic drugs; Safe handling; Guidelines; Compliance; China;

    Abstract : Background Antineoplastic drugs constitute an important cornerstone in treating malignant cancer diseases. The nurses administering these drugs risk developing short- and long-term side effects from exposure if not properly protected by personal protective equipment. READ MORE