ABSTRACT

Occupational Safety and Hygiene II contains selected papers from the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO2014, Guimar Portugal, 13-14 February 2014), which was organized by the Portuguese Society for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SPOSHO). The contributions focus on selected topics, which include (but is not limited t

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Causes of musculoskeletal accidents identified in official investigations

ByJ.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, L. Onieva, J.C. Rubio-Romero & A. López-Arquillos

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Assessing the inter-analyst reliability of the RIAAT process

ByP.F. Cordeiro, C. Jacinto & F.P. Santos

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Polymeric nanocomposites production risk assessment using different qualitative analyses

ByS.P.B. Sousa, M.C.S. Ribeiro & J. Santos Baptista

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Comparative study between productivity predictive models for work in hot environments

ByA. Sousa & J. Santos Baptista

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Determinants of psychosocial risks

ByL. Duarte & L. Freitas

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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) at construction projects. A perspective from formworks & falseworks companies

ByJ.C. Rubio-Romero, A. López-Arquillos & J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo

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Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) courses at engineering under/degree studies

ByJ.C. Rubio-Romero, A. López-Arquillos, M. Suárez-Cebador & J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo

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Prevention through Design (PtD) concept at university. Engineering & Architecture students’ perspective

ByJ.C. Rubio-Romero, A. López-Arquillos, M.D. Martínez-Aires & J.A. Carrillo-Castrillo

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Prevalence of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSD) symptoms among milkers in the State of Paraná, Brazil

ByL. Ulbricht, E.F.R. Romaneli, A.M.W. Stadnik, M. Maldaner & E.B. Neves

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Real determination of metabolic rate to improve the PMV model

ByE.E. Broday, A.A.P. Xavier & R. de Oliveira

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Analysis of the role of worker characteristics in three of the most frequent manufacturing accidents

ByJ.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, L. Onieva, J.C. Rubio-Romero & A. López-Arquillos

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A holistic framework for safety performance evaluation

ByE. Sgourou, P. Katsakiori, I. Papaioannou, S. Goutsos & Em. Adamides

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Incidence of musculoskeletal symptoms in industry workers

ByJ. Trotta, L. Ulbricht & J.L.H. Silva

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Influence of hot thermal environment in practice of Aerostep

ByJ. Nogueira & M. Talaia

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Methodology of chemical hazard management—a tool for occupational health promotion

ByM.B.F.V. Melo, M.S.M.L. Souto & D.S.C. Vasconcelos

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The attitude of washing hands among the health staff

ByH. Boudrifa & A. Amiar

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Scenarios and implications of ambivalence experienced by hotel managers

ByC.M.G. Leite & R.J.M. Carvalho

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Bioaerosols in hospital environment: A short review

ByC. Vieira & J. Santos Baptista

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Analysis of the hearing risk and implantation of environmental improvements in workers of the industry of paper and cellulose and introduction of acoustic improvements

ByD.L. Mattos, E.A.D. Merino, A.C.C.S. Pinto, K.C.G. Orzatto, V.M. Camargo, C.A. Maciel, V. Federle & A.R.P. Moro

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Ergonomic evaluation of the cluster during teat cup attachment

ByC.C. Oliveira, A.A. Bazán, L.A. Gontijo, A.R.P. Moro & L. Ulbricht

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Risk factors of the most frequent accident types in manufacturing

ByJ.A. Carrillo-Castrillo, L. Onieva, J.C. Rubio-Romero & M. Suárez-Cebador

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Determination of characteristics predicting the ignition of organic dusts

ByZ. Szabová, M. Pastier, J. Harangozó & T. Chrebet

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Bibliometric Mapping to analyze the evolution of research on Ergonomics using the SciMAT tool

ByM.D. Martínez-Aires, M. Martínez-Rojas, M. López-Alonso & E.J. Gago

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Psychosocial risks factors at work: A study of health professionals

ByC. Gonçalves, L. Simões Costa & A. Ferreira

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Integrated management system in civil construction based on PMBOK guide extension

ByB.F. Rocha & M.A.S. Hippert

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Application of the HSC_PEI2012 model in construction work

ByM. López-Alonso, P. Ibarrondo-Dávila & M. Rubio-Gámez

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Scholar ergonomics—primary schools in Tartu (Estonia) study case

ByF. Lima, J. Almeida, J.P. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira

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Evolution of skin temperature at different temperature and humidity conditions

ByE. Quelhas Costa, J. Santos Baptista & J. Carvalho

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Ergonomic assessment of a workstation in a paints production line

ByJ.M. Monteiro, J.C.A. Calvão, J.M. Monteiro, M.E. Pinho & M.A.P. Vaz

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Formworks—maximizing the prefabrication of each set on the ground

ByA. Reis & J. Santos Baptista

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Formworks—provisionally stability of the sets

ByA. Reis & J. Santos Baptista

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Exposure assessment of health ionizing radiation in nuclear medicine at Coimbra

ByC. Sousa, J.P. Figueiredo, N.L. Sá, A. Ferreira, S. Paixão & F. Alves

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Risk assessment: Information for qualitative estimation of probability and severity in high risk work context

ByA.A. Ribeiro, J.P.C. Fernandes Thomaz & R.A.C. Veiga

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Occupational risks behind teaching activity

ByC. Barros-Duarte, T. Lajinha, M. Reina, F. Rocha, T. Santos & I. Soares da Costa

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Noise exposure and military police: A review

ByK.C.S. de Lima & L.B. da Silva

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Occupational exposure to particulate matter and fungi in a composting plant—case study in Portugal

ByS. Viegas, M. Almeida-Silva, R. Sabino & C. Viegas

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Safety culture and labor accidents in the town councils in the District of Leiria

ByD. Chagas & M. Dias-Teixeira

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A study regarding the ergonomic conditions in an area of winding transformers

ByG.N. Bolzan, G.S. Freitas & L.A.S. Franz

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Respiratory function study in a group of car repair workers

ByS. Correia, A. Ferreira, J.P. Figueiredo & J. Conde

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High-Density surface Electromyography applications & reliability vs. muscle fatigue—a short review

ByT. Sa-Ngiamsak, J. Castela Torres Costa & J. Santos Baptista

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Dispersion of quarry’s dust—pilot study

ByA. Campos, M.L. Matos, J. Góis, M.C. Vila, M.L. Dinis & J. Santos Baptista

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Study of Radon in dwellings—case study in Moimenta da Beira

ByC. Carvalho, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo

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Occupational exposure to car workshops air pollutants

ByÉ. Oliveira, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo

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Food safety of transported meals in primary schools and kindergartens

ByB. Alves, A. Carvalho, L. Tavares, A. Ferreira, N.L. Sá, S. Paixão, H. Simões & J. Almeida

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Eco-construction—contribution to occupational risk occurrence

ByF. Rodrigues & A. Ribeiro

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Risk exposure prevention tool to health care workers

ByJ. Sá, M. Tato Diogo & R. Cruz

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The construction of the Brazil colony: The role played by the carpenters

ByJ.A.B. Castañon, M.T.G. Barbosa & C.M. Ferreira

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Safety analysis in the building construction carpentry work

ByC.M. Ferreira, M.A.S. Hippert & M.M. Borges

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Elementals ergonomic constituents for administratives environments

ByD.A. Cassano, M.C. Vidal & M.V.C. Aguilera

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Research on occupational exposure to radon in Portuguese thermal spas

ByA.S. Silva, M.L. Dinis & A. Fiúza

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Vibration and tipping of agricultural machinery: A reality to be adjusted

ByG.A. Gomes de Moraes, J.E.G. Santos, A.L. Andreoli, J.A. Cagnon & V.G. Meneghetti

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Noise emission levels during spinning classes and the effects on workers’ health

ByP.H. Bahniuk, L. Ulbricht, W.L. Ripka & A.M.W. Stadnik

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A model for assessing maturity of Integrated Management Systems

ByJ.P.T. Domingues, P. Sampaio & P.M. Arezes

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Risk analysis and reliability assessment of energy facilities

ByJ. Sinay, A. Tompoš & S. Vargová

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Microbiological parameters of surfaces in school canteens

ByC. Laranjeiro, C. Santos, B. Alves, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo

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Good practices of hygienic processes on NEMI’s professionals

ByC. Rodrigues, C. Santos, H. Simões, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo

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Conceptual model of competency profile for work equipment inspections

ByJ. Branco & M. Tato Diogo

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Assessment levels of dustiness—case study applied to technicians of gel nails

ByT. Margalho, A. Ferreira, J.P. Figueiredo & F. Silva

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Assessment of electromagnetic fields in arc and resistance welding

ByA.C.M. Garrido & M.L. Dinis

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Influence of pedal use in developing of chronic low back pain and work disability

ByS. Barata, S. Gagulic & P.M. Arezes

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3D anthropometric data collection for occupational ergonomics purposes: A review

ByS. Bragança, P.M. Arezes, M.A. Carvalho & S. Ashdown

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Occupational hygiene and work safety in a shoe company in Campina Grande

ByL.O. Rocha, M.B.G. Santos, I.F. Araújo & E.S.P. Sales

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Safety management at small establishments with major hazards: The case of galvanic industry

ByP. Agnello, S. Ansaldi, P. Bragatto & A. Pirone

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Qualitative evaluation of occupational exposure to chemical agents in a workplace of a research laboratory

ByC.S. Castillo, S. Bragança, A. Fernandes, I.F. Loureiro & N. Costa

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Some constraints in the evacuation—a short review

ByA.L. Lourenço, J. Santos Baptista & P. Oliveira

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Can the external environment affect the occupational safety conditions and unsafety behaviours?

ByI.F. Loureiro, M. Rodrigues, C. Vale & R. Azevedo

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Screening for psychoactive substances at the workplace—a review

ByP.H. Marques & C. Jacinto

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Ergonomic and anthropometric evaluation of a footwear modification: A case study

ByR. Lima, P.M. Arezes & M.A. Carvalho

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Anthropometric study of the student population of a Portuguese faculty

ByL.S. Sousa, M.E. Pinho & P.M. Arezes

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Variability management: A still to be noticed role of workers

ByA.S.P. Moraes, P.M. Arezes & R. Vasconcelos

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Whole Body Vibration in open pit mining—a short review

ByC. Bernardo, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista

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Factors affecting the safety in Portuguese architectural heritage works

ByJ.P. Couto & M.L. Tender

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Patterns of Whole-Body Vibrations in open pit mining

ByC. Bernardo, M.L. Matos & J. Santos Baptista

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Tracking Surgical Instruments: From a management perspective to safety issues

ByA.M. Sampaio, R. Simoes & A.J. Pontes

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Occupational noise and hearing loss in a metalworking company

ByA. Beça, A.S. Miguel & J. Góis

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Analysis of FEUP school furniture’s suitability

ByL.S. Sousa, M.E. Pinho & P.M. Arezes

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Modern machines: How to set up the health of the pilot?

ByE.T. Martins, L.B. Martins & I.T. Martins

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Chemical agents exposure prevention: A training effectiveness approach

ByA.P. Soares, A. Pinheiro, A. Parente & M. Tato Diogo

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Safety management on a refinery maintenance turnaround

ByA.G. Cardoso, M. do Sameiro Queirós, J.M. Meireles & M. Tato Diogo

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Safety footwear and its protective components, a way to promote health and safety at work

ByC.S. Ferreira, M.J. Abreu, J.V. da Silva & J.P. Mendonça

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Crawler excavator track repair: Track fastening—noise characterization and personal protection

ByN.F. Couto, J. Castelo Branco & J. Santos Baptista

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Assessment of the performance of globe thermometers under different environmental conditions

ByD.A. Quintela, A.R. Gaspar, A.R. Raimundo, A.V.M. Oliveira & D. Cardoso

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Different transposed legislation analysis in safety matter for construction sites: Three study cases

ByC. Reis, C. Oliveira, M.A.A. Mieiro & C. Santos

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Preventive measures in the execution of metallic structures in Portugal

ByC. Reis, C. Oliveira, M.A.A. Mieiro & T.M.M. Felgueiras

chapter |6 pages

Preventive measures in rehabilitation of buildings—facades shoring

ByC. Reis, C. Oliveira, M.A.A. Mieiro & V. Pereira

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Assessment of the health and safety plan on Vila Nova de Gaia county

ByC. Reis, C. Oliveira, M.A.A. Mieiro & P. Freitas

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Stakeholder’s perspectives on accident causes in rehabilitation and maintenance work in Portugal and Brazil

ByJ.P. Couto, E.R.K. Rabbani, J. Duarte & F.J.B. Santos

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Evaluation of indoor thermal environment of a manufacturing industry

ByL. Teixeira, M. Talaia & M. Morgado

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Proposal for evaluation of heat stress on the activity of vehicular patrolling by military police in Paraíba—Brazil

ByE.G.S. de Medeiros, F. de A. Gomes Filho & L.B. da Silva

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Occupational noise exposure in gyms of county of Coimbra

ByS. Seco, J. Almeida, J. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira

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Ergonomic service quality of the elderly on the example of the financial market

ByM. Butlewski, A. Misztal, E. Tytyk & D. Walkowiak

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Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) in the living rooms in homes for the elderly—case study in the county of Pombal

ByC. Carvalho, A. Ferreira & J.P. Figueiredo

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Occupational exposure noise—case study of a quarter of firefighters in center region

ByI. Gaminha, J. Almeida, H. Simões, J. Figueiredo & A. Ferreira

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Risk factors associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in footwear sewing workers

ByL. Afonso, M.E. Pinho & P.M. Arezes

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Environmental risks: A systematic review

ByB. Barkokébas Jr., E.M.G. Lago, F.M. Cruz & H.C. Albuquerque Neto

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Prevalence of WMSD in the sewing sector of two companies of the footwear industry

ByL. Afonso, M.E. Pinho & P.M. Arezes

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Industrial hygiene and safety of work in a manufacturing industry profiles aluminum

ByD.F. Santos, T.S. Januario, M.B.G. Santos, S.S. Justino & A.S.R. Mayer

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Ergonomic method for the implementation of occupational safety systems

ByM. Butlewski & M. Sławińska

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Ergonomic model of hotel service quality for the elderly and people with disabilities

ByM. Butlewski & J. Jabłońska

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Safety in the work environment of a company in the textile in Campina Grande-PB—Brazil

ByK.R. Araujo, V.K.O. Almeida, M.B.G. Santos & R.I. Gomes

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Shiftwork experience: Worker’s vision of its impacts

ByI.S. Silva, J. Prata, A.I. Ferreira & A. Veloso

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Ergonomic conditions of work bus urban driver and bus collector

ByB. Barkokébas Jr., A.B.B.H. Pinto, L.B. Martins, E.M.G. Lago, F.M. da Cruz & B.M. Guimarães

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A study of associations of occupational accidents to number of employees, and to hours worked

ByP.H. Marques, J. Atouguia, F.H. Marques, C. Palhais, A.R. Pinto, L.A. Silva, M.M. Silva, M.G. Andrade, P. Torres & V. Jesus

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3D human thermoregulation model: Bioheat transfer in tissues and small vessels

ByJ.C. Guedes, J. Santos Baptista & J.M. Soeiro de Carvalho

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Work organization and the interfaces with occupational stress

ByJ.C.S. Pessoa, L.S. Nascimento Júnior & M.L.C. Santos

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Key elements to effective emergency management in a school complex

ByF.H. Marques, M.C. Neves & P.H. Marques

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A study on the reality of Portuguese companies about work health and safety

ByA. Bastos, J. Sá, O. Silva & M.C. Fernandes

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Influence of rotating shiftwork in health and performance of air traffic controller: A review

ByJ.C.F. Siqueira, L.B. da Silva, M.S. Negreiros, E.L. de Souza & M.G. Andrade Filho

chapter |4 pages

Perception of risk inherent in the working conditions of women agricultural workers in northeastern Brazil

ByF.D. Sá, A.G. Magalhães, L.S. Nascimento Júnior & D.S. Dantas

chapter |6 pages

Self-rated health, social factors and life style among farmers in Brazil

ByA.G. Magalhães, L.S. Nascimento Júnior, F.D. Sá, D.E. Souza, E.S.R. Viana & D.S. Dantas

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Prevalence of chronic pain and associated factors in administrative assistants of a Brazilian university

ByD.S. Dantas, A.G. Magalhães, L.S. Nascimento Júnior, F.D. Sá, G.B. Nascimento & C.H. Moreira

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Occupational risks in a workplace of a metallurgical in Paraíba—Brazil

ByJ.G. Silva, R.M.A. Lima, M.B.G. Santos, I.F. Araújo & E.S.P. Sales

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One-way coupling between a CFD model and a transient thermal model of the human body

ByS. Teixeira, R.F. Oliveira, N. Rodrigues, A.S. Miguel, J.C. Teixeira & J. Santos Baptista

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