Essays about: "risk and safety"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 667 essays containing the words risk and safety.

1. 21. Develop a Process for the Selection of New Continuous Improvement Projects : A case study of the prioritization of Lean Six-Sigmain the quality management team in an assembly industry through the AHP method

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Roopa Attibele Prakash; Adeleh Edalati; [2023]
   Keywords : CI Projects; MCDM methods; AHP; FMEA; Project Prioritization;

   Abstract : The research focuses on the selection and prioritization of Continuous Improvement (CI)projects in organizations. This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing appropriatecriteria for selecting projects that align with an organization's needs, skills, and goals. READ MORE

3. 22. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Sonja Leyvraz; [2023]
   Keywords : Building industry; circular economy; intensifying loops; urban governance; sharing economy.; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the building industry, circular economy has gained much attention in recent years, yet thus far, little research has been conducted on the topic of intensified building use, despite the great potential this strategy offers in terms of emission reduction. One way of intensifying building use can be through the sharing of spaces among different users at different times. READ MORE

4. 23. Rapid expansion of roof mounted PV systems in commercial facilities - How can they be insured?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Erik Lindén; [2023]
   Keywords : PV system fires; PV component failures; PV regulations; future PV regulations; PV risk assessment; PV risk evaluation; PV insurance price; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : PV system components that are exposed to unmanageable strain can be overheated, which subsequently results in a fire ignition. Common failure factors are poor component quality, mechanical exposure due to natural phenomena and poor craftmanship. The underlying problem is that PV regulations are lacking in quality or are non-existent. READ MORE

5. 24. Product Solutions for Occupational Health and Safety Risks – A Digital Tool

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Julia Gårdestam; Sarah Nordh; [2023]
   Keywords : Work Environment; Risk Assessment; Product Proposal; Manual Handling; Digital Tool.; Arbetsmiljö; Riskbedömning; Produktförslag; Manuell hantering; Digitalt verktyg.;

   Abstract : Today, there are clearly defined directives and laws that regulate the work environment in Sweden, but despite this, there are still deficiencies in the work environment for companies. Physical work has a particularly high risk of developing occupational injuries, with heavy lifting being one of the contributing factors. READ MORE

6. 25. The Perception of Socio-Demographic Risk Factors in Residential Fires

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Emilia Wretman; Rebecca Wigervall; [2023]
   Keywords : Socio-demographic factors; social; factors; residential; fatal fires; inequality; perception; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : In this thesis, it is investigated how the general public and fire safety experts perceive the fire fatality risk of different socio-demographic factors in residential settings. Their perceptions were compared with how the socio-demographic factors correlate with the risk of fatal fires in residents in reality. READ MORE