background:   elevator-related accidents are uncommon, but can cause significant injury. however, little data exist on these types of accidents. to compile and analyze accident data involving elevators in an effort to eliminate or at least significantly reduce such accidents. methods: in this retrospective study we investigated 1,819 cases of elevator-related accidents during a four-year period...

Speeding is a major cause of traffic accidents and is estimated to be the cause of about 40% of fatalities in road accidents. Speed is a major accident risk factor and affects both rate and severity of traffic accidents. This importance has led to universal use of intelligent control systems for maintaining road safety by enforcing speed regulations. In this study, a modeling is carried out by ...

background: automobile manufacturing industries are considered among the main sites where accidents are likely to happen. from a cognitive point of view, stress can cause problems such as poor concentration, absent-mindedness, and hesitancy while making decisions. this study examines the relationship between job stress and occupational accidents in an automobile manufacturing company. methods: ...

Every year, many accidents leading to physical injuries in kindergartens, indicates that a very large percentage of them are related to the safety concerns and lack of hygiene in these places. Families, due to their busy life style and working hours and also children needs of preschool education, are searching to find most suitable kindergartens for their children. Selecting a kindergarten with...

Background: Rapid pace of the construction projects have led to safety negligence on the part of the contractors causing higher numbers of accidents in construction industry. Thus, over 2200 legal provisions have been established for the prevention of accidents on construction sites. Not only contractors are unable to implement all provisions, but also it is hard for regulatory bodies to implem...

In Jordan, traffic accidents constitute a major health problem. They are considered the second leading cause of death. This paper investigated the characteristics of traffic accidents in Jordan and evaluated the safety impact of policy measures undertaken in 2008, including intensification of police enforcement and implementation of traffic law with stiff penalty levels. To accomplish these obj...