Document ID (ISN) | 75027 |
CIS number |
00-736 |
ISSN - Serial title |
SNOP |
Year |
1999 |
Convention or series no. |
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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 Province | Italy |
Subject(s) |
Metal production and metalworking
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Broad subject area(s) |
Industries and occupations
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Browse category(ies) |
Metalworking industry
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