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Document ID (ISN)75027
CIS number 00-736
ISSN - Serial title SNOP
Year 1999
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Piz C.
Title Metalworkers - Vicenza: New preventive intervention model in collaboration with the association of managers of the metalworking sector
Original title Metalmeccanici - Vicenza: nuovo modello di intervento preventivo con la collaborazione delle associazioni degli imprenditori nel comparto metalmeccanico [in Italian]
Bibliographic information Nov. 1999, No.51-52, p.12-15. Illus.
Abstract A programmeme aiming to improve occupational safety and health was implemented in the metalworking sector in the region of Vicenza, Italy, with the collaboration of the employers' association of this sector. The project comprised a first phase of information and training of company managers in hygiene and machine safety, followed by an inspection of the implementation of the safety and health measures. Statistical analysis of accidents before and after the setting up of this programme revealed a reduction in frequency and severity rates.
Descriptors (primary) occupational accidents; plant safety and health organization; metalworking industry
Descriptors (secondary) health programmes; analysis of accident causes; Italy; noise level; severity rates; safety programmes; labour inspection; statistical evaluation; frequency rates; accident absenteeism
Document type D - Periodical articles
Country / State or ProvinceItaly
Subject(s) Metal production and metalworking
Broad subject area(s) Industries and occupations
Browse category(ies) Metalworking industry