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ISSN 2313-576X · MDPI AG · 834 articles in the index
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Artificial Intelligence in Construction Health and Safety: Use Cases, Benefits and Barriers
Despite sustained efforts to improve construction health and safety (CHS), accident and injury rates remain persistently high, driving increased interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled safety solutions. This study presents a thematic systematic literature review of 148 peer-reviewed…
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Ergonomic Benefits of Prismatic Deflection Loupes in Ophthalmic Surgery: A Biomechanical and Psychometric Evaluation
Prismatic deflection loupes (PDLs) may offer ergonomic benefits over traditional through-the-lens (TTL) loupes and no loupe during ophthalmic microsurgery. Ten medical students performed microsuturing tasks under three conditions: PDL, TTL, and no loupes. Surface electromyography (EMG) captured…
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Trends in Helmet Use Among Motorcycle Drivers and Passengers in Addis Ababa: A Six-Year Observational Study (2015–2020)
Motorcycle use is rising in low- and middle-income countries, leading to more crashes. Many deaths from these crashes are preventable with correct helmet use. This study examined correct helmet use trends and factors influencing it. A roadside cross-sectional observational study was conducted in 10…
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How Platform Affordances Shape Risks of Harassment in Platform-Mediated Work
Platform-mediated work (PMW) represents a highly unregulated and individualized segment of the labor market, with significant implications for psychosocial work environment and limited occupational health and safety (OHS) management efforts. The use of algorithmic management (AM) by digital…
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Occupational Health and Safety Challenges Faced by Environmental Health Practitioners in Municipal Health Services: A Narrative Review with Risk Characterisation
Environmental Health Practitioners (EHPs) play a critical regulatory role within municipal health services, yet their occupational health and safety (OHS) risks remain poorly characterised in the literature. This narrative review synthesises evidence on the physical, biological, chemical…
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Yoga-Related Injuries in Emergency Care: A Single-Center Analysis of 67 Cases
Background: Yoga has gained popularity worldwide and is generally considered a safe physical activity. However, injuries associated with yoga practice are increasingly reported, while data on cases requiring emergency care remain limited. Methods: A retrospective single-center study was conducted…
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Towards a Worker-Centered Framework for Categorizing Procedural Adaptations
Safety science has developed extensive taxonomies for categorizing human performance failures but lacks equivalent vocabulary for describing successful work performance, leaving practitioners without adequate language to discuss adaptive practices that enable successful work under varying…
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Risk Prevention and Safety Management in the Mount Olympus Area: Challenges and Optimal Strategies for Safe Tourism Development
This study investigates safety management and risk prevention on Mount Olympus, Greece, focusing on challenges having an impact on visitors and professionals operating in the area. The research is grounded in theories of safety, risk management, and sustainable tourism in mountain environments. A…
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Worker Well-Being in Italian Manufacturing: A Cluster Analysis of Work Engagement, Exhaustion, and Work Ability
The present study examines the well-being of workers in an Italian manufacturing plant, focusing on work engagement, emotional exhaustion and work ability. These dimensions have received relatively little attention in manufacturing contexts. Utilising a person-centred approach, the objective is to…
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Exploring Heavy Goods Vehicle Operators’ Opinions on E-Learning for Enhanced Road Safety in Ethiopia: Insights from the Addis Ababa-Djibouti Trade Corridor
This study examines crash involvement, safety training exposure, and e-learning readiness among commercial heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers in Ethiopia. Data were collected through a cross-sectional survey of 202 male drivers operating along the Addis Ababa–Djibouti trade corridor, a high-risk…
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Exploring States’ Department of Transportation’s Safety and Health Prequalification Criteria for Best Practices
Performance-based contractor prequalification allows a construction client to evaluate contractors’ past performance on similar work, improving the likelihood of high-quality work being performed. Occupational safety and health criteria are sometimes included in such prequalification criteria. What…
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A Comprehensive Biosafety-Driven Workflow for Saliva-Based SARS-CoV-2 Diagnostics at a Large University Research Laboratory
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for rapid, reliable, and safe laboratory workflows that ensure both diagnostic accuracy and biosafety for laboratory personnel. We developed a comprehensive approach for SARS-CoV-2 detection using saliva-based RT-qPCR that spans the entire process…
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Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Brazil’s Meat Industry: A 2006–2024 Occupation, Age, and Gender Overview
This study presents a quantitative, cross-sectional analysis of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) among sick leave recipients in Brazil’s meat production chain, using official surveillance data. A marked temporal shift was observed; women remained more affected by upper limb injuries…
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A Simulation Framework for Synthetic Data Generation and Safety Assessment at Intersections
This study proposes a modelling framework for simulating cyclist–vehicle interactions at urban intersections characterised by geometric constraints and variable visibility conditions. A Digital Model (DM) of the intersection geometry was developed in SUMO, complemented by a custom behavioural model…
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From Perception to Practice: Identifying and Ranking Human Factors Driving Unsafe Industrial Behaviors
Unsafe behaviors remain a major contributor to workplace accidents within broader safety-management systems. Acknowledging the essential influence of organizational and leadership factors, this study focuses on systematically identifying and prioritizing individual-level determinants of unsafe…
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Occupational Exposure to Solar Ultraviolet Radiation: A Systematic Review of Protective Measures
Solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen and poses a significant occupational hazard to outdoor workers. Despite preventive guidelines, adherence to protective measures remains inconsistent. This systematic review identified the protective measures adopted by healthy…
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Ergonomic Optimization of Assembly Workstations: Effects on Productivity and Mental Workload
The main aim of this research paper is to improve the effectiveness of production processes through ergonomic optimization of industrial workstations where workers perform repetitive, monotonous assembly tasks. The study analyzes the impact of applying ergonomic and lean principles, standard of…
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Occupational Hazards, Risks and Preventive Measures in Forestry Logging: A Scoping Review of Published Evidence (2015–2025)
Forestry logging is among the most hazardous economic activities, so identifying where hazards and risks concentrate supports targeted prevention. This scoping review mapped evidence on logging hazards and risks, their co-occurrence with operations, and preventive measures. PRISMA-ScR was followed…
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Prospective Analysis of the Benefits of Driver Safety Training for e-Scooter Drivers—A Comparison Between First-Time Drivers and Experienced Drivers
Background: Since the introduction of rental e-scooters, they have become a popular mode of transportation not only in German cities but in other cities as well. However, this rapid increase in usage has coincided with a significant rise in associated injuries and accidents, outpacing those related…
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Occupational Health and Safety in Educational Settings: Barriers, Strategies, and Compliance Using a Mixed-Methods Approach
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) in educational settings is a vital responsibility that is often inconsistently implemented. There is a need for research to bridge the gap between policy and practice. This study employed a cross-sectional mixed-methods design in six schools in the capital city…