This extended abstract describes an ontology design pattern for modeling hazardous situations. We build upon state-of-art models for hazards and hazardous events, and on existing standards in the domain of occupational safety. We also present an example of the application of the pattern in the occupational safety and health domain.

This article intends to discuss the interfaces of Decree No. 6042 and the adoption of its guidelines as a strategy to reduce the occupational hazards.

In October 1981, the Denver Museum of Natural History, Denver, Colorado, requested assistance from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in evaluating occupational exposures to dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane (DDT) because of concern about possible health hazards (1). Workers potentially exposed to DDT included curators, preparators, and museum assistants involved i...

Previous publications in the field of Santa studies have not focused on health and safety issues arising from Santa's workplace activities. However, it should be acknowledged that unique occupational hazards exist for Santa Claus. Major occupational health issues affecting Santa are discussed, along with suggestions for future research directions.