Occupational Risk Identification Using Hand-Held or Laptop Computers

• Autorzy: Naumanen P. , Savolainen H. , Liesivuori J.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper describes the Work Environment Profile (WEP) program and its use in risk identification by computer. It is installed into a hand-held computer or a laptop to be used in risk identification during work site visits. A 5-category system is used to describe the identified risks in 7 groups, i.e., accidents, biological and physical hazards, ergonomic and psychosocial load, chemicals, and information technology hazards. Each group contains several qualifying factors. These 5 categories are colour-coded at this stage to aid with visualization. Risk identification produces visual summary images the interpretation of which is facilitated by colours. The WEP program is a tool for risk assessment which is easy to learn and to use both by experts and nonprofessionals. It is especially well adapted to be used both in small and in larger enterprises. Considerable time is saved as no paper notes are needed.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

risk identification; assessment; work site visit; hand-held computer; laptop; print-outs

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2008
• Tom: Vol. 14, No. 2
• Strony: 207--215
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 24 poz., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Naumanen P.

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Kuopio, Finland

autor

Savolainen H.

• Department of Occupational Safety and Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, Tampere, Finland

autor

Liesivuori J.

• Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Turku, Finland

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