Discuss how you could apply the Haddon matrix theory to investigate this accident. You may make additional assumptions about the scenario, as needed, for your discussion. 

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Question 1

 

Why is it better to apply the multiple causation theory rather than the unsafe acts/unsafe conditions model to an accident investigation? Provide an example that illustrates your point.

 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

 

Question 2

 

What is the difference between linear and non-linear accident models? Why are non-linear accident models not used more often in workplace accident investigations?

 

Your response must be at least 75 words in length.

 

Question 3

 

Consider the following accident scenario:

 

A maintenance worker mopped the floor in a hallway and then left the area without posting a “wet floor” warning. The lighting in the hallway had been lowered to conserve energy, so visibility was poor. Two employees walked down the hallway on their way to lunch, discussing where they wanted to go to eat. One of the employees slipped and fell, suffering a broken wrist.

 

Discuss how you could apply a domino theory to investigate this accident. You may make additional assumptions about the scenario, as needed, for your discussion.

 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

 

Question 4

 

Consider the following accident scenario:

 

A maintenance worker mopped the floor in a hallway and then left the area without posting a “wet floor” warning. The lighting in the hallway had been lowered to conserve energy, so visibility was poor. Two employees walked down the hallway on their way to lunch, discussing where they wanted to go to eat. One of the employees slipped and fell, suffering a broken wrist.

 

Discuss how you could apply the Haddon matrix theory to investigate this accident. You may make additional assumptions about the scenario, as needed, for your discussion.

 

Your response must be at least 200 words in length.

Discuss how the concepts and knowledge, along with standards and professional qualifications, you have gained in this course relate to the following professional occupational positions:

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This final project paper will utilize many of the sections of material you have studied during the duration of this course. You will make use of your own personal observations and occupational experiences to enhance both quality and quantity of the final paper.

 

Whether you are employed in the public sector of safety or the private sector of safety and health management, your expertise and knowledge of dealing with other human beings will provide you with ample value in producing the finished paper.

 

Task Part I

In your Introduction to this essay please discuss what you learned after completing the first seven units to include a description of the relationship between the contents of this course and your present occupational position or your desired future occupational position.

 

Your relationship between concepts and knowledge to your present or desired future occupational position should be limited to a minimum of one page but should not exceed two pages.

 

Task Part II

Discuss how the concepts and knowledge, along with standards and professional qualifications, you have gained in this course relate to the following professional occupational positions:

 fire marshal,

 plan examiner, FIR 3303, Introduction to Fire Prevention

 fire inspector,

 life safety educator, and

 fire investigator.

 

Your explanation of the concepts and knowledge related to the five positions should be limited to a minimum of two full pages but should not exceed three pages.

 

Include specific references to specific topics found in the textbook (e.g., fire prevention and protection methods, fire protection systems, and record keeping and preservation). These are but a few of the possibilities. Do not limit your paper strictly to the example given.

Identify the main active ingredient of the pesticide and how the        pesticide is used.

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Pesticides are a common environmental concern due to the  potential long-term   effects of the chemicals and their metabolites on the  immediate environment   and  ecosystem. For this assignment, research a common  pesticide and write a   three-page research paper that includes the following  components:

  1.  Identify the main active ingredient of the pesticide and how the        pesticide is used.
  2. Identify and describe which of the four cornerstones of xenobiotic        pharmacokinetics are affected in the way the pesticide works to kill the        targeted organism.
  3. Identify the metabolites of the active ingredient of the pesticide, and        discuss the toxicity and lifespan of the metabolites. Be sure to address the        cornerstone processes associated with xenobiotic metabolism of the    pesticide     through the body.
  4. Provide your thoughts on whether or not this pesticide is safe for the        overall ecosystem in the manner it is used and the resulting effects of its        application as it breaks down into its metabolites. Can this    biotransformation     result in toxicity?

The assignment should be completed as a text document and  should meet the   following requirements:

  1. The discussion should include the four aspects of the assignment as        outlined above.
  2. The paper should be at least three pages in length, not including the        title or reference page. Use proper APA formatting for all citations and        references.
  3. A minimum of three credible references should be used for this assignment,        and the references should be properly cited in the text as well as in a        reference list.

Discuss the various types of air contaminants, specifically particulates and gases, which you or other employees are exposed to on a daily basis, and what types of engineering control measures have been implemented to reduce or eliminate these exposures.

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1. When OSHA does not have a standard that applies to a specific industry hazard it is not uncommon for OSHA to cite the General Duty Clause in issuing a citation against a given employer. In doing this, OSHA often uses existing consensus or industry standards as evidence of hazard recognition and feasible hazard abatement. Please discuss the appropriateness of this approach. Use examples and/or sources to support your arguments.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

2. Discuss the various types of air contaminants, specifically particulates and gases, which you or other employees are exposed to on a daily basis, and what types of engineering control measures have been implemented to reduce or eliminate these exposures. (Example: welding fumes-zinc, iron oxide, etc. are controlled by local exhaust).
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary

3. Discuss the various types of sources of radiation that you are or may be exposed to on a daily basis in the workplace. If you do not think you are exposed, discuss potential exposures in other workplaces. Make sure to involve topics such as the types of exposures, noticeable shielding, and other protective devices, including PPE and various sources (i.e., x-ray machines, laboratory equipment with radioactive sources, non-destructive equipment, lasers, microwaves, etc.).
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

4. Everyone has known someone (e.g., a relative, a co-worker, or maybe even yourself), who has experienced some level of significant hearing loss, either as a result of birth, aging, or work place exposures. Discuss the significant impacts that you know or believe to have on that person’s life, including the impacts to family members.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary

5. Have you experienced an environment which posed potential thermal stressors? Describe an example (i.e., fictitious or actual) of an environment posing potential thermal stressors. Then, share a few thoughts about how you could prevent injuries from occurring in that environment.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

6. What areas in your current work environment involve the use of hydrostatics or hydraulics to make the systems work? If you are not employed, nor have a work environment, use your home or past employment environment to discuss this topic.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

7. Take a look around your work area, your home, or another structure and identify the various types of fire protection and prevention equipment available. Pay particular attention to smoke detectors, heat detectors, fire extinguishers, sprinkler heads, and fire hydrants.
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.

8. Take a look around your place of employment or home and identify potential ergonomic issues. What is an object or a task affecting someone’s well-being? A few examples you may encounter as a safety manager include electricians twisting wires, cooks opening jars, manufacturing workers lifting materials, and office professionals using computer monitors. What is an example you have observed, and how would you maintain the well-being of the people around the object or the task?
Your journal entry must be at least 200 words. No references or citations are necessary.