Category: Safety

  • Safety Evaluation Techniques and Accident Data Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Data sources Primary accident types Contributing factors of accidents Analysis Discussion Limitations Assumptions Conclusion and recommendation Works Cited Introduction The main aim of this report is to find out the number of accidents that occurred in the year 2010 in the recreational boating services in US. The accidents has been grouped…

  • Speed Limits as the Cornerstone of Road Safety

    Driving a car is one of the most routine activities in which the consequences of a mistake are especially severe. The influence of speeding has been a subject of researchers interest for decades, and thus a significant body of literature was created, demonstrating the dangers of driving too fast or too slowly. Nevertheless, speeding, defined…

  • School Safety and Gun Violence Prevention

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Within quite a short period, a number of cruel massacres have come to define the school shootings in the United States. 13 dead at Columbine, 26 dead at Sandy Hook, and 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, they took the lives of many victims of…

  • Safety Presented by the Use of Bisphenol-A (BPA)

    Bispenol-A (BPA) is a very essential chemical compound used in the manufacture of a variety of plastic-based materials. For instance, the manufacture of epoxy resins as well as the polycarbonate plastics heavily relies on the availability of bisphenol A (Chenier, 2002). The plastics are thereafter used to make containers for packing and storing food and…

  • The Motor Vehicle Safety Analysis

    With the number of individuals driving in the United States having increased by a massive six fold since 1925, it is not a wonder then that the number of motor vehicle accidents have also drastically increased, to now stand at 215 million vehicles. This represents an 11-fold increase for a similar period too (National Safety…

  • Port Safety and How to Improve It

    Owing to increasing reports from pilots concerning the impeding of commercial vessels to and from the docks by recreational craft participating in races organised by the local club, a number of safety concerns arise. Luckily, so far, there has been no major incident or accident. It is however the primary responsibility of the harbour-master, to…

  • A Car: Technical Specifications & Safety Features

    Table of Contents Introduction Vehicle highlights Safety Interior Design and Special Features Comfort & Convenience Exterior Specifications Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The main objective of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the new 2010 Nissan Maxima car. The paper provides an overall description of the car that includes the various highlights of…

  • Traffic Situation and Safety Concerns in Saudi Arabia

    Introduction For the past two decades, Saudi Arabia has been experiencing significant developments in most aspects of its economic sectors. One of the sectors, which have had tremendous growth, is the transportation sector. The recent developments began close to two decades ago when the population of Saudi Arabia more than doubled, resulting in the government…

  • Safety Plan for the Warehouse with Refrigeration

    Table of Contents Introduction Conducting Investigation Identification of Possible Sources of the Problem The Standards Applicable to Possible Sources Recommendations References Introduction This is a safety plan for a very large warehouse with a large refrigerated section. Most of the workers have reported cases of illnesses, specifically dizziness and lightheadedness from the refrigerated part of…

  • Ergonomics and Work Safety in the Foundry Industry

    The aspects of ergonomics play the key role in discussing the workplace safety and the process excellence in relation to the foundry industry. Failures in following the ergonomics criteria lead to the problems with the workload, environmental safety, and to the workers stress. Ergonomic characteristics are developed to avoid the psychological, muscular, and visual disturbances…