Essays about: "accident statistics"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 20 essays containing the words accident statistics.

  1. 6. Bicycle accidents: An analysis of the causes of single bicycle accidents in Stockholm

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Cecile Nseya; [2018]
    Keywords : Bicycle accident; single-bicycle-accident; safety; sustainable development; Stockholm; STRADA;

    Abstract : Bicycling has many advantages. For example, it emits less noise compared to motor vehicles, it is environmentally friendly, and bicycling, as a means of transport, gives people exercise. To encourage bicycling in Sweden, the Swedish government has promoted policies and proposals on national and local levels. READ MORE

  3. 7. Säkerhetsanordningar och skadebild vid användande av vedklyvar

    University essay from SLU/Department of Forest Biomaterials and Technology (from 131204)

    Author : Joakim Borg; [2018]
    Keywords : vedhantering; kilklyv; skruvklyv; olycksbild;

    Abstract : Olycksstatistiken visar att risken för att skada sig är högre vid självverksamt skogs-bruk än vid professionellt skogsbruk och vedhantering står för en betydande del av skadorna. Vedhanteringen består av olika delmoment och av dessa står klyvning för stor andel av skadorna. READ MORE

  4. 8. Road and landscape features affecting the aggregation of ungulate vehicle collisions in southern Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Magnus Sjölund; [2016]
    Keywords : cluster; kernel density estimation; spatial pattern; traffic safety; ungulate; vehicle accidents; wildlife;

    Abstract : Ungulate-vehicle collisions (UVC) are increasing in Sweden and raises concern to traffic safety, socio-economics and wildlife management. Accident numbers are steadily growing but the trends are not well related to the changes in ungulate population sizes or hunting bag statistics. READ MORE

  5. 9. 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. 10. Tool And Algorithms for Rapid Source Term Prediction (RASTEP) Based on Bayesian Belief Networks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Prerna Agrawal; [2015]
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    Abstract : In case of an accident in a nuclear power plant (NPP), the fast and cor-rect identification of the NPP state that would give a prediction of a possible radioactive release presents a major challenge to both nuclear power plants and regulators. Such prediction is important so that correct and timely decisions and measures are taken to mitigate accident consequences, such as evacuation of people from areas around the power plant. READ MORE