Search for dissertations about: "Acceptable Risk"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 219 swedish dissertations containing the words Acceptable Risk.

  2. 21. Occupational health services in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders : Processes, tools and organizational aspects

    Author : Kristina Eliasson; Jörgen Eklund; Teresia Nyman; Mikael Forsman; Jens Wahlström; KTH; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Risk assessment; Ergonomists; Observation-based tools; Inter-observer reliability; Intra-observer reliability; Riskbedömning; Ergonomer; Observationsverktyg; Interbedömarreliabilitet; Intrabedömarreliabilitet; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

    Abstract : Work-related musculoskeletal disorders are associated with high costs and it is essential to prevent them. Occupational Health Services(OHS) provide expert services regarding work environment, health and rehabilitation of work related disorders. READ MORE

  4. 22. Toward Cyber-Secure and Resilient Networked Control Systems

    Author : André Teixeira; Henrik Sandberg; Karl H. Johansson; Kameshwar Poolla; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Cyber Security; Resilience; Industrial Control Systems; Fault-Tolerant Systems; Risk Management; Cyber säkerhet; Resiliens; Industriella Styrsystem; Riskanalys; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

    Abstract : Resilience is the ability to maintain acceptable levels of operation in the presence of abnormal conditions. It is an essential property in industrial control systems, which are the backbone of several critical infrastructures. READ MORE

  5. 23. Premature discharge from military service : risk factors and preventive interventions

    Author : Helena Larsson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Musculoskeletal injury; physiotherapy; intervention; conscript; soldier; functional tests; lower-limb-loading test; self-rated health; predictor;

    Abstract : The tasks and capabilities of the Swedish Armed Forces are changing to meet new threats all around the world. With the sharp decrease in number of enlisted soldiers, selection is more important than ever. It is also important to prevent soldiers from leaving military service prematurely i.e. READ MORE

  6. 24. Christian Communities and Prevention of HIV among Youth in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

    Author : Elisabet Eriksson; Pia Axemo; Gunilla Lindmark; Beth Maina Ahlberg; Lars Dahlgren; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; HIV prevention; Young people; Religion; Religious leaders; Sexuality; HIV risk; South Africa; MEDICINE; MEDICIN; International Health; Internationell hälsa;

    Abstract : Young people in South Africa, particularly females, are at great risk of acquiring HIV, and heterosexual sex is the predominant mode of HIV transmission. In order to curb the epidemic the Department of Health encourages all sectors in the society, including religious institutions, to respond effectively. READ MORE

  7. 25. Biomarkers aiming at cancer risk estimation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons

    Author : Hans Helleberg; Kimmo Peltonen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Physical Biology; fysikalisk biologi;

    Abstract : Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), a family of compounds that are formed in incomplete combustion of organic matter, occur as general pollutants in air and food. Exposure to PAH is, according to preliminary estimates, associated with non-acceptable cancer risks showing the need for improved data to be used in risk estimation. READ MORE