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Noise and vibration control for industrialists
workers exposed to high noise levels is emphasised. The need for biological monitoring by audiometry is demonstrated and its application described. Education is seen as the key to hearing conservation. Reference is made to the regulations applying to dockyards.
6.3.35 (66663) Petrusewiez, S.A. and Longmore, D.K. Noise and vibration control for industrialists.Paul Elek (Scientific Books) Ltd, London 1974, pp 284 Abstr in CIS Abstracts ( C I S / 7 4 - 1 2 7 3 ) This book is aimed primarily at people working in industry who have little or no knowledge of noise and vibration control but who may be called upon to keep noise and vibration levels within acceptable limits. Chapters are devoted to fundamentals of noise and vibration, principles of noise and vibration control (absorbing materials, vibration isolation) and the techniques available for noise and vibration measurement. British and international standards are reviewed, and a chapter is devoted to hearing conservation. The book also presents a case study of the various noise aspects of the design of a new foundry building.
Training 6.3.36 (6?238) Challen, P.J.R. Some news on welding and welders
Journal o f the Society o f Occupational Medicine Apr 1974, 24.2, 3 8 - 4 7 Abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 74-1734) In recent years there have been substantial technological developments in welding and allied processes; these are outlined briefly. Improvement in the training of welders and welding engineers is noted. The functions and scope of the British Welding Institute are indicated with reference to its international activities and research programme. A number of studies relating to the occupational hazards of welding are discussed, the emphasis
being on the inhalation of fumes and gases. 6.3.37 (67240)
Dirken, J.M. and Klinkhamer, H.A.W. Education and training in ergonomics in the Netherlands, Ergonomics, Nov 1974, 17.6, 7 0 9 - 7 1 5 . A survey has been made concerning the teaching of ergonomics in the Netherlands. At the tertiary scho.ol level of the national educational system and in special courses, sponsored by the Dutch Ergonomics Society, some teaching can be found. It appears that much room for expansion is available, especially in curricula of technological universities and higher vocational schools. It seems to be fruitful in new courses to shift from physiological and psychological theory towards technical, designing and organisational applications and from diagnosis to prevention.
6.3.38 (66766) Shadley, J. et al Guidelines for a training course in noise survey techniques, Jan 1974, pp 22 Abstr in Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (Report No AD-776631) The course is designed to train noise survey technicians during a 3 - 5 day period to make reliable measurements of 75% of the noise problems encountered in the community. The more complex noise problems remaining will continue to be handled b y experienced specialists. These technicians will be trained to assist state and local governments in enforcement of their noise ordinances and in investigations of noise complaints.
Motivation and attitudes 6.3.39 (67257) Phillips, C.R. Safety and the quality of work life Control, Nov 1974, 1.2, 8 7 - 9 4 . Those working in the job enrichment field have, for some years,
suggested that safety is a hygiene factor and not therefore closely associated with overall j o b satisfaction. While this is in part true, it was found that, among those who were very dissatisfied with safety precautions, more than four times as many were dissatisfied with their job overall compared with those who were satisfied overall. It was also found that when people were very dissatisfied with the safety precautions being taken in an organisation, they were more willing to look for another job. As 10% of the people surveyed were either quite, or very, dissatisfied with the safety precautions taken by others on their behalf, this became a significant reason for leaving. Safety, while it may not be the most important aspect of a man's work life, is important, and should not be under-estimated; all being equal, safety does motivate certain kinds of responses, not the least relevant of which is resignation, if it is felt that the organisation does not look after one's interests.
Work organisation 6.3.40 (66748) B ~ b y , K.S. Human and organisational problems of production control, Corporate Engineering Laboratory, British Steel Corporation, Report No. CEL/HF/55/73, 1974, pp 13 A computer system was devised to provide a soaking pit scheduler in a steelworks with a decision-aiding facility which would enable him to predict the consequences of alternative decisions he could take about the allocation of steel to soaking pits. A simulation trial, based on real data, indicated that a valuable increase in throughput could be obtained with the aid of such a system but the validation trial on the plant did not realise this benefit. Further investigation pointed to the human and organisational reasons for this and also indicated some serious implications for future systems design.
Applied Ergonomics September 1975
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6.3.35 (66663) Petrusewiez, S.A. and Longmore, D.K. Noise and vibration control for industrialists.Paul Elek (Scientific Books) Ltd, London 1974, pp 284 Abstr in CIS Abstracts ( C I S / 7 4 - 1 2 7 3 ) This book is aimed primarily at people working in industry who have little or no knowledge of noise and vibration control but who may be called upon to keep noise and vibration levels within acceptable limits. Chapters are devoted to fundamentals of noise and vibration, principles of noise and vibration control (absorbing materials, vibration isolation) and the techniques available for noise and vibration measurement. British and international standards are reviewed, and a chapter is devoted to hearing conservation. The book also presents a case study of the various noise aspects of the design of a new foundry building.
Training 6.3.36 (6?238) Challen, P.J.R. Some news on welding and welders
Journal o f the Society o f Occupational Medicine Apr 1974, 24.2, 3 8 - 4 7 Abstr in CIS Abstracts (CIS 74-1734) In recent years there have been substantial technological developments in welding and allied processes; these are outlined briefly. Improvement in the training of welders and welding engineers is noted. The functions and scope of the British Welding Institute are indicated with reference to its international activities and research programme. A number of studies relating to the occupational hazards of welding are discussed, the emphasis
being on the inhalation of fumes and gases. 6.3.37 (67240)
Dirken, J.M. and Klinkhamer, H.A.W. Education and training in ergonomics in the Netherlands, Ergonomics, Nov 1974, 17.6, 7 0 9 - 7 1 5 . A survey has been made concerning the teaching of ergonomics in the Netherlands. At the tertiary scho.ol level of the national educational system and in special courses, sponsored by the Dutch Ergonomics Society, some teaching can be found. It appears that much room for expansion is available, especially in curricula of technological universities and higher vocational schools. It seems to be fruitful in new courses to shift from physiological and psychological theory towards technical, designing and organisational applications and from diagnosis to prevention.
6.3.38 (66766) Shadley, J. et al Guidelines for a training course in noise survey techniques, Jan 1974, pp 22 Abstr in Scientific and Technical Aerospace Reports (Report No AD-776631) The course is designed to train noise survey technicians during a 3 - 5 day period to make reliable measurements of 75% of the noise problems encountered in the community. The more complex noise problems remaining will continue to be handled b y experienced specialists. These technicians will be trained to assist state and local governments in enforcement of their noise ordinances and in investigations of noise complaints.
Motivation and attitudes 6.3.39 (67257) Phillips, C.R. Safety and the quality of work life Control, Nov 1974, 1.2, 8 7 - 9 4 . Those working in the job enrichment field have, for some years,
suggested that safety is a hygiene factor and not therefore closely associated with overall j o b satisfaction. While this is in part true, it was found that, among those who were very dissatisfied with safety precautions, more than four times as many were dissatisfied with their job overall compared with those who were satisfied overall. It was also found that when people were very dissatisfied with the safety precautions being taken in an organisation, they were more willing to look for another job. As 10% of the people surveyed were either quite, or very, dissatisfied with the safety precautions taken by others on their behalf, this became a significant reason for leaving. Safety, while it may not be the most important aspect of a man's work life, is important, and should not be under-estimated; all being equal, safety does motivate certain kinds of responses, not the least relevant of which is resignation, if it is felt that the organisation does not look after one's interests.
Work organisation 6.3.40 (66748) B ~ b y , K.S. Human and organisational problems of production control, Corporate Engineering Laboratory, British Steel Corporation, Report No. CEL/HF/55/73, 1974, pp 13 A computer system was devised to provide a soaking pit scheduler in a steelworks with a decision-aiding facility which would enable him to predict the consequences of alternative decisions he could take about the allocation of steel to soaking pits. A simulation trial, based on real data, indicated that a valuable increase in throughput could be obtained with the aid of such a system but the validation trial on the plant did not realise this benefit. Further investigation pointed to the human and organisational reasons for this and also indicated some serious implications for future systems design.
Applied Ergonomics September 1975
185