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Main Types of Accident in the Workplace
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July,
16
2008
Falls and crushing are the types of occupational accidents which, in Portugal, demand priority prevention, a study concludes. More specifically, any effort to prevent workers from slipping and stumbling at the workplace in the economic sectors of construction and food and beverages in particular could have a positive and significant impact on reducing occupational accidents. The research also notes a lack of data regarding the precise injuries sustained.
Source: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions, 2008, Wyattville Road, Loughlinstown, Dublin 18, Ireland
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Metals Shape Up with a Little Help from Friends
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July,
16
2008
For 5,000 years the only way to shape metal has been by the "heat and beat" technique. Even with modern nanotechnology, metalworking involves carving metals with electron beams or etching them with acid.
Source: National Science Foundation
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Tracking Down Obsolete Parts
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July,
16
2008
The challenge of parts obsolescence has tested purchasers and engineers for years. And the dilemma won’t end anytime soon. Here we address how to find the right parts, which may seem impossible to track down.
Source: Industrial Market Trends
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The Next Great Emerging Markets
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June,
18
2008
Close your eyes ...
Imagine yourself as an investor more than a century ago -- prior to the industrialization of the United States. Would you have bet your money on the growth potential of our nation? Knowing the outcome a hundred years later, you wouldn’t hesitate to answer.
Source: The Motley Fool
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Nervous System For Airplanes, Bridges And Other Structures Should Improve Safety
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June,
18
2008
Technical structures will soon have their own nervous system. Developers and users expect this to bring greater safety, maintenance activities only when required, and a more efficient use of material and energy.
Source: ScienceDaily.com
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