Essays about: "thesis safety engineering in construction"

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1. 21. Root causes of workers endangerment in the construction industry.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

   Author : Christopher Annerfeldt; Andreas Andersson; [2016]
   Keywords : Construction site; work pressure; social aspects; risk assessment; working environment; safety; risk; injury.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The purpose of the master thesis is to investigate the workers level of awareness of accidents on the work place, personal attitude towards known and unknown risks and how to avoid them. The study will give an indication of the root causes of the risks the workers are taking at the construction site. READ MORE

3. 22. Cost and Efforts in Product Lines for Developing Safety Critical Products - An empirical study

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Inbyggda system

   Author : Ditmar Parmeza; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Reuse processes are considered nowadays as a very advantageous and beneficial approach that is frequently used in several industrial environments. This fact has strongly motivated practitioners to rely on Software Product Line Engineering principles. READ MORE

4. 23. Fire Safety Codes and Construction Products within the EU – An Evaluation of Harmonisation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik

   Author : Johan Bergström; Louise Ericsäter; [2015]
   Keywords : Harmonisation; Fire Safety; Case Study; Building Regulations; CPR; Trade barriers; Fire Protection Engineering; Fire Safety Design; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The objective presented in this thesis is to evaluate Fire Safety on Construction Products within the EU from the aspect of harmonisation. The variations in regulations between countries in the EU regarding Fire Safety may be an obstacle to the free trade of goods and services for Construction Products. READ MORE

5. 24. Cost and Efforts in Product Lines for Developing Safety Critical Products – An Empirical Study

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Inbyggda system

   Author : Ditmar Parmeza; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Reuse processes are considered nowadays as a very advantageous and beneficial approach that is frequently used in several industrial environments. This fact has strongly motivated practitioners to rely on Software Product Line Engineering principles. READ MORE

6. 25. Placement of Controls in Construction Equipment Using Operators´Sitting Postures : Process and Recommendations

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Maskinkonstruktion; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska högskolan

   Author : Charlotte Jalkebo; [2014]
   Keywords : Motion capture; controls; placement; posture identification; construction equipment; operator environment; volvo ce; depth sensor; inertial; optical; zone of reach; zone of comfort; H-point; SIP; Seat index point; product development; ergonomics; Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders; Human Machine Interaction; HMI; WRMD; Anthropometry; Catia; RAMSIS; GEometric; Kinematic; backhoe loader; wheel loader; articulated hauler; excavator; Faro-Arm; CMM; Skeleton points; skin points; sitting posture; operating posture; categorization; V model; visual fields; percentile; road condition; skill level; sight point; Abrasion; speed; visibility; FOV; field of view; primary; secondary; tertiary; ZoC; ZoR; mid-eye; Design aid; safety; heavy truck;

   Abstract : An ergonomically designed work environment may decrease work related musculoskeletal disorders, lead to less sick leaves and increase production time for operators and companies all around the world. Volvo Construction Equipment wants to deepen the knowledge and investigate more carefully how operators are actually sitting whilst operating the machines, how this affects placement of controls and furthermore optimize controls placements accordingly. READ MORE