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The aim of this study was to investigation of the effect of maintenance performance on HSE indexe... more The aim of this study was to investigation of the effect of maintenance performance on HSE indexes in Iran Zamin Printing Industrial Group. Therefore, at first the dimentions of maintenance and performance and HSE indexes were identified and then the relationships between the identified variables were presented. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data related to the measurement of the research variables, which included a total of 2 structures, 10 dimensions and 54 questions. To investigation of the validity of the questionnaire, the content validation method and the structural validity method were used. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to reliability calculation and the reliability was equal to 0.861, which the reliability of the questionnaire has been evaluated as very desirable. The statistical population of this study includes employees and experts of Iran Zamin Printing Industrial Group. After confirming the validity and reliability of the designed scales based on the calculations performed, the questionnaires were distributed in a sample of 108 people. Structural equation modeling has been used to analyze the collected data and determine the relationships between the variables. Also, the obtained data were analyzed using SPSS and LISREL statistical software. According to the analysis of the research hypotheses: Repair and maintenance performance has a significant effect on the structure and dimensions of safety, health and environment in Iran Zamin Printing Industrial Group.

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, Sep 15, 2021

The aim of this research was to assess and prioritize risk levels of health, safety, and environm... more The aim of this research was to assess and prioritize risk levels of health, safety, and environmental (HSE) hazards in solid waste management facilities of Tehran, Iran. The risk of HSE hazards was assessed using Fine-Kinney and environmental failure mode and effects analysis (EFMEA) methods and then the high-risk hazards were prioritized for implementing corrective actions by analytic hierarchy process (AHP) considering six criteria of (1) probability of occurrence, (2) severity of consequences, (3) simultaneous HSE effects, and (4-6) feasibility, effectiveness, and cost of corrective actions. A total number of 485 HSE hazards were identified, of which 78% were health and safety hazards and 22% were environmental hazards. The proportions of the transfer and transport, material recovery and composting facilities and landfill sites in the identified hazards were 21%, 38%, and 41%, respectively. Based on the AHP method, the leading hazards in the transfer and transport, material recovery and composting facilities, and landfill sites were exposure to bioaerosol in carwash facilities, exposure to bioaerosols and odor/volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in manual waste separation, and leachate spills in the former landfill site, respectively. This study showed that the hybrid method was an appropriate and reliable tool to prioritize HSE hazards.

DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals), Jun 1, 2017

Introduction: Today, with development of technology and the important role of human resources in ... more Introduction: Today, with development of technology and the important role of human resources in the workplace serious attention is paid to the important role of HSE management that has a significant impact in immunization of workplace.In the past decade, the organizations' and researchers' attention have been increased in studying and applying the EFQM model. This model provides a comprehensive and non-prescription framework for self-assessment Therefore in this regard, the Technical Research Center for safety and health protectionas the custodians of the work safety training in the country has spread the HSE management training; so through this way it is attempted to evaluate the efficiency of mentioned tenures in applying the HSE management system in country's industry using the EFQM organizational excellence model. Method: The present study was a cross-sectional descriptive study and the target population studied, include students participating in HSE management training courses the target population in this study, includes 280 subjects and Using Cochran formula with a confidence level of 95%, the number of samples generated became 113 people. The Collection tool based on the EFQM model indices; lead to designing a questionnaire whose validity was confirmed by 10 professors and also to determine its reliability. The provided questionnaires were given to samples based on Likert scale before holding period and also after the mentioned period Result: After the project it was found that, the population included 65.5% men and 34.5% women with the education of 6.2% Diploma, 77% B.A. and 15.9% M.A and 0.9% P.H.D. and then the gathered information were entered into SPSS software (v.21) and were investigated using the Descriptive and analytical chi-square tests and Spearman correlation coefficient at the significant level of 0.05. Dicusion: The results showed that the HSE MS courses held by the mentioned center have a significant impact in applying the HSE management system in country's industry.

Indian journal of science and technology, Oct 16, 2015

Background/Objectives: The farming employs about half the world's entire workforce. In most count... more Background/Objectives: The farming employs about half the world's entire workforce. In most countries, farming is recognized as one of the most hazardous industries. Farming activities lead to awkward physical postures. These postures are: leaning, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting to one side and repeated work that can result in physical stress and traumatic injuries. This study aimed to evaluate the ergonomic conditions and musculoskeletal symptoms among farmers in Eastern Azerbaijan, Iran. Methods/Statistical Analysis: This Descriptive-Analytical study was conducted on 130 farmers from different regions of east Azerbaijan who were between 16 to 80 years old and harvesting traditionally (not industrial). Nordic questionnaire (NMQ) was used for determining prevalence rate of musculoskeletal disorders. The postures and other ergonomic status of farmers were evaluated via REBA method. Regression and chi-square statistics tests were used to statistical data analysis. Findings: The obtained results indicated that the most reported musculoskeletal disorders in farmers are low back, wrist and ankles pain with 81.5, 40, and 30percent, respectively. Based on REBA final scores, 19 percent of farmer's posture was at risk (4th risk level). The result also showedsignificant relationship between farmers Stature and low back pain (p-value <0.001). As well asthe relationshipbetweendifferent phase of farmingand REBA final scorewas significant (p-value <0.001). Application/Improvements: according to the results low back pain is the major problemamongfarmers caused duringcollection of harvests from farm. Results show that the harvesting have importance role in prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders in the different part of farmers body. Stature and age of farmers have considerable role in prevalence of farmer's musculoskeletal disorders. This study showed that the studied farmers work condition is unacceptable and needs to be modified. Because, most of farming activities are done traditionally, Remedy actions to decline musculoskeletal disorders based on priorities canbe listed as training of principles of ergonomics in farming activities, regular examination, replacement of technical methods of farming (industrialized).

Journal of industrial safety engineering, Nov 19, 2019

The interest in arctic activities is strong, but has not led to significant quantifying analysis ... more The interest in arctic activities is strong, but has not led to significant quantifying analysis over the fact of finding rescannable failure rate. To attract investors and promote the development of a marine industry, a clear concept of project risk is paramount; in particular, issues relating to human role in operation are critical. In the public domain, reliability of information is often scarce or inappropriate for such environment. Also, an interdisciplinary study is needed to couple human error probability to operational accidents and failures to work out plausible failure rate. Thus, reliability estimates are fraught with large uncertainties. This paper explores sources and magnitudes of failure rate uncertainty and demonstrates the effect on reliability estimates for lifting operation in cold environment. If generic failure rate data forms the basis of a reliability assessment, reliability estimates are not robust and may significantly over- or underestimate system reliability. The Bayesian statistical framework provides a method to overcome this issue. Generic data can be updated with more specific information that could not be statistically incorporated otherwise. To reduce uncertainty on failure rate, a new methodology is adopted to consider human error probability to find operation accident failure rate. It is proposed that adopting such an approach at an early stage in an iterative process will lead to an improved rate of certainty.

Iran Occupational Health, Dec 10, 2017

Background and aims: HSE performance assessment is one of important requirement for HSE improv... more Background and aims: HSE performance assessment is one of important requirement for HSE improvement. Apparently, the previous HSE performance assessment models have not considered all of the performance assessment criteria. On the other hand, foreign models can not culturally be applied in describing HSE performance in Iranian organizations. Therefore, this study was conducted with the aim of developing a new model for assessing and ranking of HSE performance. Methods: In this expanding practical study, firstly, previous existed HSE performance models were identified; afterwards, common and distinct criteria were extracted. Simultaneously, interviewing with experts was done and performance assessing criteria were recognized. For each criterion, some sub criteria and for each sub criterion, some bullet points were extracted. Finally, the weights of criteria and sub criteria were detected by paired comparison and Fuzzy analytical hierarchical process. Results: HSE performance assessment model was made of 9 criteria including safety results, health results, environment results, processes, economical and sociocultural results, policy and strategy, leadership, partnerships and resources, and human resources weighted respectively with 19 subcriteria and 157 guidance points. Conclusion: Results criteria weighted more in comparison with enablers criteria. It was shown that processes, policy and strategy, and leadership weighted most part of enablers.. Processes weighted the highest score in enablers. Safety results gained the greatest rank of the results weight. Keywords: HSE performance, Assessment, Enabler, Results, AHP.

Environmental Health Engineering and Management

Background: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive tool for the economic evaluation of inves... more Background: This study aimed to provide a comprehensive tool for the economic evaluation of investments in health, safety, and environment (HSE). Methods: This developmental cross-sectional study was conducted on the costs and benefits of HSE investments in a combined cycle power plant in Gilan province, 2021. The components of preventive measure costs (PMCs) and occupational accidents, diseases, and environmental pollution costs (ADPCs) were determined by an expert panel and review of scientific literature. The HSE economic assessment tool (HSE-EAT) was developed in Microsoft Excel software using macro/visual basic coding. The tool was designed to determine the efficient measures using the cost-benefit analysis (CBA) and the combination of control measures with the highest financial benefits using the cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA). Results: The application of the HSE-EAT in a combined cycle power plant showed the highest return on investment (ROI) for installation of drains for...

International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health

Purpose The spatiotemporal trend of the burden of injury due to occupational accidents in Iran, 2... more Purpose The spatiotemporal trend of the burden of injury due to occupational accidents in Iran, 2011-2018 were assessed at the national and subnational levels. Methods The burden of occupational injury was estimated using three datasets of occupational injury data, the employed population, and duration and disability weight of injuries. Results The disability-adjusted life years (DALYs), deaths,

Iran Occupational Health, May 10, 2020

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of maintenance performance on HSE indicators ... more The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of maintenance performance on HSE indicators in Iran Zamin Printing Industrial Group. Therefore, first the dimensions and maintenance performance and HSE dimensions are identified and then the relationships between the identified variables are presented. The aim of this study was to investigation of the effect of maintenance performance on HSE indexes in Iran Zamin Printing Industrial Group. Therefore, at first the dimentions of maintenance and performance and HSE indexes were identified and then the relationships between the identified variables were presented. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data related to the measurement of the research variables, which included a total of 2 structures, 10 dimensions and 54 questions. To investigation of the validity of the questionnaire, the content validation method and the structural validity method were used. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to reliability calcu...

Muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfah/ī, 2017

Iran Occupational Health, 2017

Background: Mercury is a heavy metal with high toxic effects. It has many apply to various indust... more Background: Mercury is a heavy metal with high toxic effects. It has many apply to various industries, so can enter to the environment from different resources. Therefore, its elimination from wastewater is a major challenge. In this study, removal of mercury from aqueous solution using two types of almond shell was investigated and compared. Methods: This experimental-intervention study has been conducted in a batch method. At the beginning, the almond shell samples were collected and prepared. Then the effect of parameters affecting the adsorption such as pH, the amount of sorbent, the initial ion concentration and contact time were investigated and optimized. At the end efficiency of two shells were compared using f-test and t-test. Results: The most mercury removal was achieved at pH = 5.5± 0.1 in 10 min initial contact time. The obtained maximum adsorption capacity corresponding to Langmuir isotherm model (for 5 and 7 gram per liter of sorbent) were 135/13 ± 8.34 and 105.30 ± 7...

Introduction: In line with the man’s access to new sources of energy and the development of highl... more Introduction: In line with the man’s access to new sources of energy and the development of highly sophisticated technology, human element is assigned a more critical role in operating and controlling the systems. Today in most work environments including nuclear, military and chemical industries a human error could result in a catastrophic even t. It is for this reason that the identification of the human errors and prediction of necessary prevention strategies especially in highly sophisticated systems becomes a must-do. This qualitative study is aimed to identify and evaluate the human errors in control room of sulfide recovery unit of Tehran Oil Refinery. Materials and methods: We had 13 participants in this study. With the help of the supervisor of the unit and also through direct observation of the activities plus individual interviews, potentially dangerous jobs in terms of causing accidents were identified. The data were then analyzed by H.T.A and the results were presente...

Environmental Pollution, 2021

The solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at national, provincial and county levels in Iran during 20... more The solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR) at national, provincial and county levels in Iran during 2005-2019 were determined based on Ozone Monitoring Instrument (OMI) dataset. The temporal (annual and monthly) trends and spatial distributions of the UVR in terms of erythemally weighted daily dose (EDD), erythemally weighted irradiance at local solar noon time (EDR), and UV index and the major factors influencing the spatiotemporal trends were analyzed. The population-weighted average values of EDD, EDR, and UV index in Iran were respectively 3631 J/m2, 176.3 mW/m2, 7.1 in 2005 and rose by 0.22% per year to 3744 J/m2, 181.7 mW/m2, and 7.3, respectively in 2019, but the annual trend was not statistically significant. The EDD in Iran during the study period exhibited the highest monthly average value in June (6339 J/m2) and the lowest one in December (1263 J/m2). The solar UVA/UVB ratios at the national level during 2005-2019 were considerably lower in summer. The EDD provincial average values in the study period were in the range of 2717 (Gilan) to 4424 J/m2 (Fars). The spatiotemporal variations of the solar UVR parameters were well described by the linear models as a function of cloud optical thickness (COT), ozone column amount, surface albedo, latitude, and altitude (R2 > 0.961, p value < 0.001) and the temporal changes of the solar UVR parameters were mainly caused by the COT. The results indicated that non-burning exposure to solar UVR in summer can be more efficient for vitamin D synthesis due to higher contribution of UVB in the solar UVR. The spatial distributions and temporal trends should be considered to determine the optimal duration, time and condition of exposure to the solar UVR for the public and occupational training and public health measures.

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2021

Heliyon, 2021

Background Risk assessment of gas pipelines is very important because of various hazards and econ... more Background Risk assessment of gas pipelines is very important because of various hazards and economic losses. Using fuzzy logic increases the reliability and accuracy of the results. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the fuzzy risk of fire, explosion and release of toxic gas in the pipeline using fuzzy analytical hierarchy process. Methodology Extraction of all hazards from HAZOP and HAZID was carried out. Fuzzy risk assessment was performed using MATLAB software. Using fuzzy hierarchy process analysis, the weight of each basic risk item (BRI) was summed up in a framework, and the fuzzy risk level was determined with a five-state criterion including highly desirable, favorable, moderate, undesirable and highly undesirable. Results The final risk score was equal to 0.1492, which according to the five-state criterion the risk level is in the favorable area. The highest risk score was related to hot work with open flame item with a risk score of 0.2485. Conclusions The final risk score of fire, explosion and release of toxic gas in Siri–Assaluyeh gas pipeline is in the optimal area. Fuzzy risk assessment, compare to conventional risk matrices, provides more data to safety managers about the hazards and their rankings. Accordingly, the results are expected to be applicable to the safety managers while making decisions related to the risk management of gas pipelines.