Essays about: "Work related accidents"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the words Work related accidents.

  1. 21. Predicting the risk of accidents for downhill skiers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Marco Dallagiacoma; [2017]
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    Abstract : In recent years, the need for insurance coverage for downhill skiers is becoming increasingly important. The goal of this thesis work is to enable the development of innovative insurance services for skiers. Specifically, this project addresses the problem of estimating the probability for a skier to suffer injuries while skiing. READ MORE

  3. 22. Probabilistic Collision Estimation System for Autonomous Vehicles : Evaluated in Intersection Scenarios Using a Velocity Planning Controller

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Alexander Gratner; Stefan Annell; [2016]
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    Abstract : Nearly 1.3 million people die each year in traffic-related accidents, whereas an additional 20-50 million people are injured. Introducing autonomous vehicles into traffic would aim at reducing accidents and improving the transportation experience for humans. READ MORE

  4. 23. Fästingrelaterad problematik och prevention i stadslandskapets rekreationsmiljöer : skötsel- och gestaltningsstrategier för en vandringsstig utmed Isbladskärret i Stockholm

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

    Author : Rebecca Rönnmark; [2016]
    Keywords : landskapsarkitektur; fästingburna infektioner; gestaltning; skötsel; skogsmiljöer; ängsmiljöer; våtmarksmiljöer; urbana områden; Isbladskärret;

    Abstract : En ökande och mer krävande medelklass i urbana miljöer kommer att innebära utmaningar för framtiden. Jag har noterat att urbana människor ofta ägnar sig åt utomhusaktiviteter, såsom löpning, skogspromenader, skidåkning och i vissa fall utövas mer specifika intressen som studier av växter, insekter eller fåglar. READ MORE

  5. 24. Development of a Fall-Injury Reducing Flooring System in Geriatric Care : with focus on improving the models used in the biomechanical simulations and evaluating the first test area

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknik och hälsa (STH)

    Author : Julianne Okan; [2015]
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    Abstract : Fall accidents are the type of accident in Sweden that cause most deaths, the largest number of hospitalizations, and most visits to the emergency room. The elderly are overrepresented in the statistics and with the aging population the costs are increasing. READ MORE

  6. 25. CSR in Practice

    University essay from Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Claudio Meidler; [2015]
    Keywords : CSR; Sustainability; Human Development; Human Rights; Working Conditions; H M; Bestseller; Bangladesh;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this work is to examine the actual CSR situation in low wage countries of the textile industry and to identify obstacles and suggestions for improvements of the working conditions. In order to achieve that approach, different sources and various articles, magazines, books and related websites are being researched to get a wide range of information and to avoid a partial reflection. READ MORE