The impact of implementation of the requirements of Standard No. OHSAS 18001:2007 to reduce the number of injuries at work and financial costs in the Republic of Croatia

This article contains the results of research into the impact of implementation of the requirements mentioned in Standard No. OHSAS 18001:2007 to reduce the number of injuries at work and the financial costs incurred in this way. The study was conducted on a determined sample by a written questionnaire survey method in the Republic of Croatia. The objective of the empirical research is to determine the impact of implementation of the requirements of Standard No. OHSAS 18001:2007 to reduce the number of injuries at work and financial costs in Croatia in business organizations that implement these requirements. To provide a broader picture, the research included the collection and analysis of data on the impact of the Standard No. OHSAS 18001:2007 on accidents and fatalities at work. Research findings are based on the analysis of performed statistical data where correlation and regression analysis has been applied.     

实施新职业健康安全管理体系标准的研究

新的OHSAS18001职业健康安全管理体系标准已发布实施,对于已经通过职业健康安全管体系认证的企业,如何全面正确地掌握新标准,如何按照新标准的要求对职业健康安全管理体系升级换版,是企业面临的紧迫而又无法回避的问题。该文对新标准进行了全面的研究,包括:对新标准在理念上的变化、在术语和定义上的变化和在内容上的变化,总结了新标准的特点,为企业按照新标准对职业健康安全管理体系进行升级换版进行了策划和指导。为已建立职业健康安全管理体系的企业感悟新理念、理解新标准、修订旧文件、运行新体系、取得新绩效,最终实现职业健康安全管理体系的持续改进。     

An integrated model for vent area design of hydrocarbon-air mixture explosion inside cubic enclosures with obstacles

This study aims to develop an integrated model - NFPA-68-BRANN model, which can be used to calculate the vent areas of cubic enclosures with obstacles. Seven experiments regarding vented explosion inside the obstructed enclosure are reviewed and applied to check the accuracy of two existing standards, i.e. the NFPA-68 2018 and the BS EN 14994:2007. Accordingly, the parameters to describe the flame development in the NFPA-68 2018 are amended by adopting the Bauwens model. Bayesian Regularization Artificial Neuron Network (BRANN) model presenting the non-linear relationship between the turbulent flame enhancement factor X and its affecting factors is subsequently developed. Eventually, the NFPA-68-BRANN model is generated by incorporating the BRANN model into the modified NFAP-68 2018. The accuracy of the NFPA-68-BRANN model is validated by using a series of the New Baker Test data.     

电子部组件延寿分析

由于军用电子设备的高可靠性以及列装之前的测试无法完全模拟出真实的服役环境,导致测试结果的参考意义不大。鉴于此,文中将以电子部组件的任务剖面作为基础,在制作环境载荷谱时,参考影响电子部组件寿命的关键因素,将电子元器件及焊点疲劳失效的机理模型作为理论依据。在绘制电子部组件的CAD模型时,进行适当简化,使用ANSYS软件对其进行多载荷耦合作用下的有限元仿真,找出电子元器件的薄弱点,并对关键部位进行寿命预测,为军用电子设备故障的初步诊断及装备延寿分析提供借鉴。     

Pushing,pulling and manoeuvring an industrial cart: a psychophysiological study

One of the most frequent manual occupational tasks involves the pushing and pulling of a cart. Although several studies have associated health risks with pushing and pulling, the effects are not clear since occupational tasks have social, cognitive and physical components. The present work investigates a real case of a pushing and pulling occupational task from a manufacturing company. The study initially characterizes the case in accordance with Standard No. ISO 11228-2:2007 as low risk. An experiment with 14 individuals during three modalities of pushing and pulling was performed in order to further investigate the task with the application of electrophysiology. At the end, a simple questionnaire was given. The results show electrophysiological differences among the three modalities of pushing and pulling, with a major difference between action with no load and fully loaded with a full range of motions on the cart to handle.