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  • Design for safety : a case study at a university examining congruency and integration

    Creator:
    Sumner, Rita Finn.
    Abstract:
    The purpose of this study was to develop a conceptual framework to enhance the redesign of a safety system. To identify the limitations of the current safety system, the concepts of congruency and integration of the safety function within a specific university environment were examined through a case study methodology....
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    Masters Thesis
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    Case Study at a University Examining Congruency and Integration. Abstract approved: Anthony T

  • A framework for assessing the environmental, safety, and health strategy in an organization

    Creator:
    O'Malley, Brian C.
    Abstract:
    Over the past decade, the business sector has come under increasing pressure to improve their environmental, safety, and health (ESH) performance. This pressure has stemmed from both external and internal sources with the organization. Public image, legislative and regulatory requirements, stakeholder awareness of environmental performance, sustainable development, and changing corporate...
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    Masters Thesis
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    approved: Anthony T. Veltri Over the past decade, the business sector has come under increasing pressure

  • An analysis of Benton County small businesses' emergency and disaster preparedness

    Creator:
    Chona, Tiffany L.
    Abstract:
    Natural Hazards are a potential risk to Benton County small businesses. However, little has been done to help prepare, respond, recover or resume business following a significant disastrous event. 93 small businesses in Benton County responded to a mailed survey, and 10 additional small businesses participated in both mailed surveys...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Abstract approved: Anthony T. Veltri Natural Hazards are a potential risk to Benton County small

  • Establishing the link between construction fatalities and disabling injuries and the design for construction safety concept

    Creator:
    Behm, Michael
    Abstract:
    Construction remains the most hazardous industry in the United States in terms of the aggregate number of fatalities. Twenty percent of all occupational related fatalities occur in construction; approximately three construction workers die per calendar day. Moreover, this trend has been prevalent for too long. One method to reduce this...
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    Dissertation
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    Abstract approved: Anthony T. Veltri Construction remains the most hazardous industry in the United

  • Public health impact assessment : a science-based methodology for comparing biological agents

    Creator:
    Appt, Julia R.
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    Humans have long suffered the effects of disease causing biological agents. Today bioterrorism appears to be on the rise while at the same time global and ecological changes have resulted in the emergence of new diseases. Potential repercussions of an epidemic pose immense challenges requiring a methodical approach to align...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ________________________________________________________________________ Anthony T. Veltri Humans have long suffered the effects of disease causing biological