Industrial Safety / Aviation Focus
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A 10 page research paper on the human, economic and other benefits to companies who implement industrial safety processes. The writer focuses on the 1997 Champions of Safety winners and looks at details of training and implementation programs. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Aviation.wps

Manual Handling Policy
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12 pages in length. Manual handling policy has long been an integral component to the standard of care provided at hospitals, nursing homes, home care and other situations where patients require the nurse to provide physical movement for them. As a direct result of overwhelming musculoskeltal injuries, new policy dictates a termination of any sort of manual lifting, which is to be replaced by specially adapted equipment. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCManHn.rtf

Occupational Health and Safety at This End Up Furniture
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An 11 page paper summarizing an interview with this furniture manufacturer's facility and safety manager. The interview questions cover such topics as whether the building has been screened for asbestos, radon and lead; employee safety training; approach to worker's compensation; ergonomics and other OSHA standards; and employee assistance programs available. The company regards some issues as falling into zero-tolerance range, but it is rather casual with measures above minimum standards. Instead, it makes tools available for employees and allows them to determine their individual needs. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSoccHlth.wps

Preventing Children's Injuries
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A 6 page paper examining techniques for the prevention of children's injuries. Areas covered include the household, toys, travel, and water. Bibliography lists 6 references.
Filename: Chilinj.wps

Psychogenic Shock
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This 5 page paper takes a look at shock with an emphasis on psychogenic shock. Symptoms, causes and treatment methods are all discussed. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: SA413shk.rtf

Running Technique and Preventing Injuries
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This 5 page report discusses running and the potential it presents for injury. Running involves a number of physiological dynamics that are completely unique to running. An individual’s age, weight, athletic background, biomechanical, physiological, and psychological processes should be considered in order to coordinate the best techniques and training programs. Various modifications in technique can also serve to help in the prevention of running injuries. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWrunnin.wps

Safety / Simple Guidelines Of Common Sense
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A 3 page overview of safety measures we can incorporate into our lives to reduce our risk of accident, disease, and violence. Bibliography lists four sources.
Filename: Safety.wps

Safety Programs in The Nursing Home Environment
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A 28 page discussion of the importance of Safety Programs in Nursing Homes. Outlines the role of OSHA is nursing home safety issues and details specific components of nursing home Safety Plans including accident prevention and reporting procedures, general health concerns, and procedures for disease control. Emphasizes the role of training in ensuring a adequately carried out Safety Program. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: PPeldSaf.wps