| Document ID (ISN) | 40850 |
| CIS number |
83-1818 |
| Year |
1983 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Title |
The prevention of electrical accidents by influencing human behaviour: 7th International Colloquium on the Prevention of Occupational Risks due to Electricity |
| Original title |
Prévention des accidents électriques par les actions sur les comportements: 7e Colloque international sur la prévention des risques professionnels dus à l'électricité [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
International Social Security Association, 1211 Geneva 22, Switzerland, 1983. 30p. |
| Abstract |
The 16 papers presented at this ISSA colloquium (4-6 Oct. 1983, Köln, Fed.Rep. of Germany) are summarised. Topics covered include: Human behaviour deficiencies as a cause of electrical accidents; possibilities and limitations of actions to influence behaviour; design and control for safe operation; behaviour deficiencies: faulty procedures when switching on load, mistaken identification of circuits, errors in operation of measuring instruments; electrical safety for the layman; faulty first-aid procedures; medical examinations of accident victims; control and supervision in power supply companies; work on building sites; instruction and training; safe procedures on electrical plant; information and safety promotion; safety campaigns. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
electricity; psychology of accident prevention; electrical accidents; human failure; electrical safety |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
safety and health campaigns; safety by design; Germany (Federal Republic of); electric power distribution; construction sites; electrical equipment; electric power generation; first aid; measurement of electrical quantities; plant safety organization; medical examinations; conference; safety training in industry; safety rules; ISSA |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Electricity
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Electricity
Psychological factors
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