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Document ID (ISN)50290
CIS number 88-1570
ISSN - Serial title 0143-5353 - Occupational Safety and Health
Year 1987
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Waring A.
Title New technology
Bibliographic information June 1987, Vol.17, No.6, p.16-19. Illus. 11 ref.
Abstract The problems of technological change are covered. Discussed are: definitions of "new technology" with illustrations; perceptions of hazard and risk recognition; problems and opportunities; successes and failures with new technology; management of change; conclusions.
Descriptors (primary) risk awareness; plant safety and health organization; hazard evaluation
Descriptors (secondary) computers; chemical products; role of management; biotechnology industry; plastics industry
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s)
Broad subject area(s) New technologies
Browse category(ies) Biotechnology industry
Psychological factors
Risk evaluation