Organizational Safety Research Articles

LEGAL ANALYSIS OF CONCEPTS TO COMBINE BUILT HERITAGE PRESERVATION WITH ORGANIZATIONAL AND TECHNOLOGICAL FIRE PROTECTION

Fire safety and built heritage preservation are significant topics in engineering and architecture. Meeting the requirements of both issues in a revaluation or reconstruction project often leads to conflicts that hardly can be resolved to the satisfaction of both interests. Thus, for example, on the one side, installation of fire exit signs or the placement of fire extinguishers affect the historical appearance of built heritage. On the other side, these installations are essential for fire safety. The authors inform about requirements from fire safety and built heritage preservation with a focus on German law. They discuss relevant recent research literature as well as rules and regulations. Furthermore, the authors analyze current court cases, focused on the conflict between organizational and technological fire safety installations and the historical appearance of built heritage. The conclusion is that organizational and technological fire protection installations may negatively affect the historical appearance of built heritage. Nevertheless, in acknowledging the importance of both issues for the society, solutions to balance these interests must and can be found.

Monitoring the quality changes and freshness assessment of eggs based on chemometrics method

AbstractDespite their low cost, egg mislabeling is a prevalent problem in the market, resulting in the sale of stale eggs as fresh. In this study, unlike the classical egg freshness parameters such as Haugh Unit and air cell height, UV–Visible (UV‐Vis) spectra, fluorescence spectroscopy, and pH + color properties combined chemometrics methods were used to monitor the eggs' ages. It is known that these methods are able to detect furosine formation and chemical changes during storage. To do this, the qualities of eggs were observed for 15–24 days at three different temperatures: 4°C (refrigeration temperature), 25°C (room temperature), and 35°C (abuse temperature). After conducting a pattern recognition analysis using principal component analysis (PCA), a correlation between storage days and UV–Vis spectra, fluorescence spectra, and pH + color parameters at various temperatures was created using the partial least‐squares (PLS) method. Results showed that PLS models were able to predict eggs' ages successfully. The most reliable age assessment models for eggs were obtained for UV–Vis spectra and fluorescence spectra (ex: 320 nm) of egg samples at 35°C. Real and predicted ages of eggs were presented in validation graphs of UV–Vis spectra and fluorescence spectra (ex: 320 nm) with excellent performance of R2P of 0.96 and 0.97, and root mean square error of prediction (RMSEP) of 1.08 and 0.87, respectively. This method could help food safety organizations use UV–Vis and fluorescence spectrometers at various levels of the egg supply chain as an alternative method.

Quality Assurance in Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs Among Healthcare Workers in KSA: A Scoping Review

Healthcare providers are potentially at risk from occupational exposure to drugs. Safe handling accreditation criteria from international occupational safety organizations and associations minimize long-term medication exposure harm. The purpose of this review was to examine healthcare workers' quality assurance in the safe handling of hazardous drugs. This topic underwent a scoping review of the literature to determine what was known about exposure and to spot any knowledge gaps using a variety of electronic databases such as Medline, PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar for the literature search. English-language articles that were published between 1997 and 2022 were included. This review included 26 full-text papers in total. The designs, sample sizes, sample collection durations, and medicines studied differed between the investigations. Numerous studies discovered that at least one sample had measurable quantities of a hazardous substance. The studies examined that hazardous drugs are handled in many different stages throughout the healthcare industry, including production, transportation, storage, preparation for patients, and waste disposal after treatment. Healthcare personnel are constantly exposed to HDs. The findings emphasize the need to establish robust regulations, boost training programs, upgrade personal protective equipment, enhance handling techniques, and strengthen monitoring and surveillance systems. More research is required to fill up the gaps and safeguard the safety and health of Saudi Arabia's healthcare professionals who handle hazardous medications.

위험성평가의 실효성이 건설근로자의 안전행동에 미치는 영향

The Ministry of Employment and Labor, in November 2022, announced a major accident reduction roadmap, aiming to reduce the fatality and injury rate to the level of OECD advanced countries by revamping risk assessments as a key tool for accident prevention and recurrence prevention. They cited the difficulty and lack of proper implementation of risk assessments, as well as low worker participation, as major issues. This study aims to investigate how the effectiveness of risk assessment influences workers' safety behavior, and contribute to the foundational data for enhancing the effectiveness of risk assessments. The study surveyed 250 workers at construction sites in Seoul, Gyeonggi to examine the relationship between the effectiveness of risk assessments and safety behavior, as well as the mediating effects of perceived risk factors. Data analysis was conducted using the statistical analysis program JAMOVI, and structural equation modeling was employed to verify the hypotheses. The results indicated that the effectiveness of risk assessments significantly influenced safety behavior (β=0.135, p=0.01), and perceived risk factors played a mediating role in the relationship between the effectiveness of risk assessments and safety behavior (β=0.269, p<.001). These findings suggest that enhancing the effectiveness of risk assessments requires providing workers with education on risk assessments and utilizing consulting services from external safety experts or safety organizations.

VISION-BASED ACCIDENT IDENTIFICATION IN TRAFFIC VIDEOS USING DEEP LEARNING

Traffic collisions have emerged as a prominent factor contributing to a significant rise in injury-related fatalities and injuries, making them a pressing concern for public safety. Statistics show that an estimated 1.4 million people die in traffic accidents every year and around fifty million are injured. With the increasing population, ensuring road safety has become one of the critical challenges for city administration. In response to this challenge, the field of computer vision has gained prominence, focusing on the development of digital systems capable of processing, analyzing, and interpreting visual data like humans. Recently, a few studies have applied machine learning techniques for accident detection in traffic videos, offering automated solutions for city monitoring. However, these existing models are limited to binary classification, that is, they only determine whether the accident has occurred or not. This research takes a step further by proposing a deep learning-based accident classification model that not only identifies vehicle accidents but also categorizes them based on the type of collision. We employ the transfer learning technique and evaluate five pre-trained models, including DenseNet121, InceptionNetV3, ResNet50, VGG16, and Xception. Our findings demonstrate that VGG16 stands out for the vehicle accident classification task, achieving an impressive accuracy of 96.76%. This research offers a significant contribution to enhance road safety by advancing the capabilities of accident detection and classification systems. The identification of collision types presented in this research empowers safety authorities and organizations to conduct more effective safety analyses serving dual purposes. Firstly, it ensures that emergency response teams and medical personnel are adequately prepared and secondly, it allows insurance companies to make fair determinations of liability and coverage.

The value of implementing a nursing and midwifery clinical accreditation programme at two NHS trusts.

Unit/ward accreditation programmes have been widely implemented by nursing and midwifery teams across healthcare providers in the UK over the recent years and have many associated benefits. These include promoting quality improvement on a wider scale across the organisation, strengthening oversight and accountability of quality and safety from ward to board and vice versa, promoting shared learning, and providing opportunities for sharing and celebrating excellence. The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust and Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust have recognised the value of this approach, launching a clinical accreditation programme in April 2023. This initially focused on nursing and midwifery, with plans to widen the approach to other disciplines and specialist teams. Up to the time of writing, 56 visits had been undertaken with 30 clinical areas accredited. The remaining visited areas are awaiting their accreditation outcome. The approach has positively contributed to improvements in patient outcomes, such as more patient observations being completed on time, a reduction in patient falls and improvements in pressure ulcers. Colleagues participating in the programme and frontline staff working in the clinical areas assessed have reported how positive the approach has been, providing opportunities for shared learning and celebrating excellence.

Organizational learning, quality and safety culture in patient care: comparing Colombia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to determine the interactions between factors such as organizational learning, feedback about errors, punitive response to errors and communication quality in hospitals in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Colombia when adopting a culture of quality and safety (CQS) in patient care.Design/methodology/approachBased on a literature review, a self-administered questionnaire was developed and used to collect data from 417 Saudi respondents affiliated with hospitals and 483 Colombian respondents at the beginning of the pandemic. Structural equation modeling is used in this study to test the hypothesized relationships.FindingsThe results show a solid and significant predictive relationship between feedback about errors and the CQS in both countries (Colombia: b = 0.55, p < 0.001; KSA: b = 0.44, p < 0.001), but a very low and insignificant predictive relationship between no punitive response to errors and CQS (Colombia: b = –0.02, p > 0.05; KSA: b = 0.05, p > 0.05).Practical implicationsThis study demonstrates the importance of organizational learning in fostering a CQS in the health-care sector in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Colombia. Recent unprecedented policy actions motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic, such as social distancing, lockdowns and safety practices enforcement, have further highlighted this concern. Moreover, attention to the dimensions addressed in this study is required for accreditation purposes in organizations seeking to promote a CQS. Overall, this research highlights the vital role of safety and quality practices among health-care organizations, which has significant policy implications, especially in the current period of high uncertainty.Originality/valueThis paper contributes to the theory and practice in the health-care sector by extending the current knowledge of the impact of the quality of communications, non-punitive response to errors and feedback about errors in organizational learning and safety culture, and by presenting a novel, quantitative methodology seldom used for these topics.

Safety attitudes among workers in Malaysian chemical manufacturing plants

AbstractStatistics in Malaysia show that accident cases in the manufacturing industry are the highest compared with other sectors. Concerns regarding changing workers' attitudes, controlling their current perceptions, and installing knowledge and experiences that travel through the culture are necessary. This study investigates workers' attitudes to safety between executives and operators. A total number of 309 respondents voluntarily participated. Results report that respondents' attitude toward individual responsibility (M = 4.24, SD = 0.63) is the highest, followed by the effectiveness of safety arrangements (M = 3.91, SD = 0.81) and safeness of the work environment (M = 3.17, SD = 0.73). Results revealed a significant difference between groups (t = 6.67, p = 0.014) for personal skepticism and (t = 15.775, p = 0.001) for personal immunity. There was a statistically positive correlation between attitudes measured with selected demographic factors. It can be concluded that increases in the level of education were associated with increases in individual responsibility, and an increase in age was directly correlated with increases in the effectiveness of safety arrangements. Furthermore, different groups of workers influence their attitudes toward safety arrangements and safeness of the work environment. This study can be used as a preliminary study or the first step for enhancing an organizational safety culture through behavior and attitude change.

Work-rest regimens for work in hot environments: A scoping review.

To limit exposures to occupational heat stress, leading occupational health and safety organizations recommend work-rest regimens to prevent core temperature from exceeding 38°C or increasing by ≥1°C. This scoping review aims to map existing knowledge of the effects of work-rest regimens in hot environments and to propose recommendations for future research based on identified gaps. We performed a search of 10 databases to retrieve studies focused on work-rest regimens under hot conditions. Forty-nine articles were included, of which 35 were experimental studies. Most studies were conducted in laboratory settings, in North America (71%), on healthy young adults, with 94% of the 642 participants being males. Most studies (66%) employed a protocol duration ≤240 min (222 ± 162 min, range: 37-660) and the time-weighted average wet-bulb globe temperature was 27 ± 4°C (range: 18-34). The work-rest regimens implemented were those proposed by theAmerican Conference of Governmental and Industrial Hygiene (20%),National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (11%), or the Australian Army (3%). The remaining studies (66%) did not mention how the work-rest regimens were derived. Most studies (89%) focused on physical tasks only. Most studies (94%) reported core temperature, whereas only 22% reported physical and/or mental performance outcomes, respectively. Of the 35 experimental studies included, 77% indicated that core temperature exceeded 38°C. Although work-rest regimens are widely used, few studies have investigated their physiological effectiveness. These studies were mainly short in duration, involved mostly healthy young males, and rarely considered the effect of work-rest regimens beyond heat strain during physical exertion.

Assessment of trace elements (Cu, Fe, and Zn) in Limnothrissa miodon from Lake Kariba, Zambia: implications for ecological and human health

ABSTRACT This study examined Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), and Zinc (Zn) levels in Limnothrissa miodon fish from Lake Kariba in Zambia and their potential impact on human health. Two-gram samples from each stratum underwent a 12-hour digestion, and concentrations were determined using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer. Results indicated that Cu, Fe, and Zn concentrations fell within Food and Agricultural Organization and World Health Organization safety limits. Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) and Hazard Quotient (THQ) values for males and females remained under recommended thresholds, suggesting minimal health risks from consumption. Element concentrations followed the order Fe > Zn > Cu, all below Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs). THQ values, with Zn posing the highest potential risk followed by Fe and Cu, were under one. Overall, the Hazard Index (HI) was 0.02, signifying a low non-carcinogenic risk from fish consumption. Despite safety, ongoing monitoring of heavy metal accumulation in the ecosystem is advisable for long-term safety. In conclusion, trace element levels in Limnothrissa miodon from Lake Kariba are safe for human consumption with low associated health risks. Nonetheless, continued monitoring of heavy metal levels is vital.

Prioritizing Work Health, Safety, and Wellbeing in Corporate Strategies: An Indicative Framework

As a prominent organizational issue, there was limited evidence in the literature regarding the relationship between organizational strategy, workplace health, safety, and wellbeing, and performance measurements that demonstrate a measurable impact on organizational performances. Based on this gap in the literature, the purpose of the study was to examine business practices, health, safety, and wellbeing practices, and measurement systems to inform the development of a health, safety, and wellbeing strategy and employee engagement framework in order to add strategic value to businesses beyond standard practice. An exploratory mixed methods study, consisting of eight semi structured interviews and ninety-five survey responses from a cross section of private and public sectors leaders and health, safety, and wellbeing and human capital professionals was undertaken. Thematic analyses and exploratory factor analyses revealed a seven-factor health, safety, and wellbeing strategy framework that integrates key concepts, resilience engineering, wellbeing, health and safety management, employee engagement, risk management, and corporate governance. The final strategy framework provides empirical evidence supporting a suitable framework for businesses to improve individual and organizational performance.

OPTIMIZING OIL VESSEL TERMINAL LAYOUT: A COMPREHENSIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

This research paper systematically explores oil vessel terminal layout optimization, emphasizing safety considerations, environmental impact assessment, and efficient infrastructure design. The study employs a comprehensive methodology involving literature review and data synthesis, delving into technical and organizational safety aspects, safety exclusion zones, and the key components comprising an oil vessel terminal layout. By providing a holistic overview and a visual representation of terminal infrastructure, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities involved, offering valuable insights for industry practitioners and future research endeavours in this domain.

지방정부의 재난안전 역량 강화

This paper aims to propose strategies to enhance the disaster management capabilities of local governments. It is necessary for local government leaders to increase their interest in disaster safety, boost the self-efficacy of officials, and find ways to enhance their pride. It is vital to establish collaborative governance that mobilizes the disaster safety capacities within the region. Reflecting on the work experience of the disaster safety department when appointing senior officials and expanding recruitment is essential steps. Additionally, promoting the stable and efficient operations of disaster safety organizations can be achieved by conducting regular personnel appointments every January. Furthermore, it is necessary to establish disaster safety specialized institutions in the form of foundation corporations in 17 metropolitan local governments and set up crisisonomy graduate school to nurture specialized professionals. Practical on-site manuals and conducting on-site training are also essential. Lastly, managing the early stages of disaster occurrences and operating a disaster situation room equipped with on-site response capabilities are crucial.

The use of an indicative method to identify threats and risks to the financial security of an organization

The article attempts to analyze and evaluate the financial security of an organization using an indicative method. In modern conditions, the stability of the national economy is particularly dependent on the stability of economic entities, therefore, the issue of ensuring the safety of organizations from internal and external adverse factors is particularly acute. Financial security is one of the most important components of the economic security of an organization, for this reason, maintaining the financial security of an enterprise is considered a priority in the field of economic security. One of the most popular methods of assessing the level of financial security is the indicative method,according to which financial security indicators are calculated, and then compared with their threshold values. Using this method, an assessment of the current financial condition of the organization was carried out, the main threats and risks of economic activity were identified. An information and analytical system for ensuring financial security is proposed, which makes it possible to organize an integrated approach to the processes of modeling the development of an organization in all major financial aspects, to minimize risks and threats arising in the process of financial activity.

Causal inference of construction safety management measures towards workers’ safety behaviors: A multidimensional perspective

Workers’ unsafe behaviors are a major contributor to construction accidents. To improve safety behaviors, managers have developed comprehensive management measures. However, due to the complexity of workers’ unsafe behaviors, it is difficult to understand the specific impact mechanism of management measures on different types of unsafe behaviors, thus making it difficult to strengthen targeted management efforts. This research aims to uncover the impact mechanism of management measures on workers’ safety behaviors from a multidimensional perspective through a novel method of causal inference. A seven-week questionnaire survey was conducted to evaluate the multidimensional performance of managers’ and workers’ safety behaviors, getting a total of 5,608 valid questionnaires. Change rates and heatmaps were employed to illustrate the improvements and correlations of different management dimensions. Then, the Structural Causal Model-based causal inference was performed to quantitatively analyze the causal effect. The results show that the overall safety behaviors are improved significantly, and the correlations among management measure dimensions are strengthened after the interventions. Furthermore, it indicates that Objectives and Assessments, Safety Organization and Hazard and Emergency Management should be emphasized in the practice of safety management, as they have a continuous impact on workers’ safety behaviors. Meanwhile, while some management dimensions are improved, their impact on certain unsafe behaviors is still restricted in terms of stability and pertinence. These research findings contribute to the body of knowledge of construction safety management and benefit relevant practices by revealing the impact mechanism of management measures on workers’ safety behaviors in a detailed and comprehensive level.

Developing psychological safety in organizations

In the modern -day world of work, there has been a paradigm shift from hiring employees in organizations who are just academically intelligent to employees who are emotionally balanced and intelligent. Leadership of the 21st century essentially demands a leader to be emotionally intelligent and empathetic and at the same time a manager who can steer the best potential of their team and provide them with an environment that is psychologically safe yet motivating. According to Edmondson1 psychological safety is defined as when members engage in any risky action in a team, the implementation of these actions is safe, can be accepted by colleagues. Taking this backdrop into consideration, the aim of the present paper is to highlight and discuss the various techniques and strategies that can be used in present day organizations to foster a psychologically safe and enriched work environment

Construction Safety Management Systems Using Promethee Method

Construction safety management is at the construction site safe working environment security to ensure to control activities a method that can be used. Planning and design taken during the process results of the construction project when the protection is largely affected. Construction and demolition sites, labor protection, and health hazard the result is unique hazards and risks causing professional safety and health management protection of systems organizations and health hazards continue to detect and remove help, incident possibilities reduce, to regulations compliance and risk-reduction implement interventions. Construction industry sites employee health and safety very dangerous to work with one of the workplace environments. Manufacturing processes, labor intensive characteristics, and occupational accidents due to the construction industry the greater the risk, the greater it is scale of financial losses, and the worst the company results from reputation. Construction in the construction industry site security is very important this is an important requirement mostly on project sites is ignored. Correct without safety regulations, hazards of the construction industry and because of the dynamic environment, staff small and large are prone to accidents. Security management systematic risk management in detection, and with it related risks can also help control, at the same time this control activities of the construction site useful in aiding protection it promises to be. Safety management process roughly the following steps outlines: planning related to the workplace at the stage identity hazards and accident or to avoid property damage ensure construction safety appropriate restrictions for making and advance the determination of the step. Accidents possible actions early detection, safe practices followed and safe conditions whether maintained monitoring of verification work. Neighbors are public and private protection of assets at all levels of the organization effective communication implementation and promotion. Safe operating modes attractive to use regularly with incentive programs safety education and training providing. Constant professionalism health and safety compliance with regulations. PROMETHEEE is a priority for assessment enrichment Ranking system and its interactive help Descriptive complementary geometric analysis known as PROMETHEEE methods. In this, The PROMETHEEE method is the best solution from the analysis The shorter the distance and the longer the negative-ideal solution Determines the solution with the distance, but of these distances, The comparison was not considered significant. Alternative is Safety Commitment by Senior Management, Competency Profiles, Safety Climate, Project Management, Safety Requirements and Incentives, Safe Working Environment/ Conditions. Evaluation preference is Government building, Private building, Civil engineering, Industrial building. From the result it is seen that Government building is got the first rank where as is the Industrial building is having the lowest rank. Government building is ranked first and industrial building is ranked lowest.

Oral killed cholera vaccines for preventing cholera.

Cholera causes acute watery diarrhoea and death if not properly treated. Outbreaks occur in areas with poor sanitation, including refugee camps. Several vaccines have been developed and tested over the last 50 years. This is an update of a Cochrane review, originally published in 1998, which explored the effects of all vaccines for preventing cholera. This review examines oral vaccines made from killed bacteria. To assess the effectiveness and safety of the available World Health Organization (WHO)-prequalified oral killed cholera vaccines among children and adults. We searched the Cochrane Infectious Diseases Group Specialized Register; CENTRAL, MEDLINE; Embase; LILACS; and two trials registers (February 2023). We included randomized controlled trials (RCTs), including cluster-RCTs. There were no restrictions on the age and sex of the participants or the setting of the study. We considered any available WHO-prequalified oral killed cholera vaccine as an intervention. The control group was given a placebo, another vaccine, or no vaccine. The outcomes were related to vaccine effectiveness and safety. We included articles published in English only. Two review authors independently applied the inclusion criteria and extracted data from included studies. We assessed the risk of bias using the Cochrane ROB 1 assessment tool. We used the generic inverse variance and a random-effects model meta-analysis to estimate the pooled effect of the interventions. We assessed the certainty of the evidence using the GRADE approach. For vaccine effectiveness (VE), we converted the overall risk ratio (RR) to vaccine effectiveness using the formula: VE = (1 - RR) x 100%. Five RCTs, reported in 12 records, with 462,754 participants, met the inclusion criteria. We identified trials on whole-cell plus recombinant vaccine (WC-rBS vaccine (Dukoral)) from Peru and trials on bivalent whole-cell vaccine (BivWC (Shanchol)) vaccine from India and Bangladesh. We did not identify any trials on other BivWC vaccines (Euvichol/Euvichol-Plus), or Hillchol. Two doses of Dukoral with or without a booster dose reduces cases of cholera at two-year follow-up in a general population of children and adults, and at five-month follow-up in an adult male population (overall VE 76%; RR 0.24, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.08 to 0.65; 2 trials, 16,423 participants; high-certainty evidence). Two doses of Shanchol reduces cases of cholera at one-year follow-up (overall VE 37%; RR 0.63, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.85; 2 trials, 241,631 participants; high-certainty evidence), at two-year follow-up (overall VE 64%; RR 0.36, 95% CI 0.16 to 0.81; 2 trials, 168,540 participants; moderate-certainty evidence), and at five-year follow-up (overall VE 80%; RR 0.20, 95% CI 0.15 to 0.26; 1 trial, 54,519 participants; high-certainty evidence). A single dose of Shanchol reduces cases of cholera at six-month follow-up (overall VE 40%; RR 0.60, 95% CI 0.47 to 0.77; 1 trial, 204,700 participants; high-certainty evidence), and at two-year follow-up (overall VE 39%; RR 0.61, 95% CI 0.53 to 0.70; 1 trial, 204,700 participants; high-certainty evidence). A single dose of Shanchol also reduces cases of severe dehydrating cholera at six-month follow-up (overall VE 63%; RR 0.37, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.50; 1 trial, 204,700 participants; high-certainty evidence), and at two-year follow-up (overall VE 50%; RR 0.50, 95% CI 0.42 to 0.60; 1 trial, 204,700 participants; high-certainty evidence). We found no differences in the reporting of adverse events due to vaccination between the vaccine and control/placebo groups. Two doses of Dukoral reduces cases of cholera at two-year follow-up. Two doses of Shanchol reduces cases of cholera at five-year follow-up, and a single dose of Shanchol reduces cases of cholera at two-year follow-up. Overall, the vaccines were safe and well-tolerated. We found no trials on other BivWC vaccines (Euvichol/Euvichol-Plus). However, BivWC products (Shanchol, Euvichol/Euvichol-Plus) are considered to produce comparable vibriocidal responses. Therefore, it is reasonable to apply the results from Shanchol trials to the other BivWC products (Euvichol/Euvichol-Plus).

Improving safety performance in the Nigerian oil and gas construction industry through human factor engineering

Background The Nigerian Oil and Gas construction industry faces challenges in incident prevention due to conflicting factors, including inadequate resource allocation, prioritization of quality and production over safety, communication gaps, insufficient supervision, poor workplace design, low risk perception, limited management commitment, worker incompetence, deficient design systems, and planning deficiencies. This research aims to develop a human factor engineering (HFE) model that supports the prevention of losses in Oil and Gas construction activities in Nigeria by assessing the influence of human factors on workers' behavior and organizational safety culture. Methods The study involved skilled construction workers with a minimum of two years of experience in upstream, downstream, and midstream sectors. Data collection utilized a descriptive study design with self-administered, structured questionnaires. IBM SPSS AMOS Structural Equation Modeling software was used for data analysis. Results The results indicate statistically significant Pearson's correlation coefficients between human factors and organizational safety culture, with p-values of 0.003, 0.002, 0.004, 0.009, and 0.002 for workplace, task, personal, organizational, and design factors, respectively. The structural equation regression model reveals statistically significant human factors and organizational safety culture, with path coefficients of -0.888, 2.630, -1.59, 4.645, and 0.492 for personal, organizational, workplace, design, and task factors, respectively. Conclusions The research concludes that engineered human factors contribute to improved safety performance in the Oil and Gas construction industry. To enhance safety, the study recommends that the Nigerian government establishes a construction safety board, organizations implement integrated contractor construction health and safety management systems, and workers take personal responsibility for their safety.

Challenges of integrating patient safety into nursing curricula: An integrative literature review

Introduction The World Health Organization's Multi-Professional Patient Safety (PS) Curriculum (WHO-MPSC) was introduced in 2011, which made PS content easily available for nursing educators to integrate into their own curricula. With the exception of a few developed countries that have their own PS frameworks, many countries have yet to fully integrate PS concepts in pre-licensure healthcare education. The literature reveals numerous challenges when attempting to integrate new patient safety (PS) concepts. Due to the lack of updated synthesis and appraisal of these challenges, a synthesis of findings from the literature was deemed timely and significant. Hence, a literature review was carried out to comprehensively understand the challenges. Methods An integrative review was conducted by searching electronic databases for the years 2011–2022. The Cumulative Index of Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), MEDLINE databases and Google Scholar were searched. The search terms were barriers, challenges, nursing students and PS education. Results Twenty reviews met the inclusion criteria. Through this review, investigators were able to identify 5 major categories of challenges (educators’ characteristics, administration, programme structure, curriculum, theory–practice gap) and 17 individual challenges of PS education implementation. Conclusion The theory-practice gap, curriculum development, and programme structure are areas that should be targeted by curriculum developers in nursing education. Furthermore, it was revealed that there is a need for further research on topics such as resistance to change and individual innovativeness among nurse educators.