ow Vision Aids & Technology - A Guide provides information on the different types of aids, equipment and technology which can assist those with low vision in many different settings from home to work. Using aids and technology can help to maintain independence and quality of life. This can range from simple hand-held optical magnifiers to more technology based options such as electronic magnif…
Topic Gateways are intended as a refresher or introduction to topics of interest to CIMA members. They include a basic definition, a brief overview and a fuller explanation of practical application. Finally they signpost some further resources for detailed understanding and research. Topic Gateways are available electronically to CIMA Members only in the CPD Centre on the CIMA website, along w…
’ve looked here at three issues around adaptation. There are others that I could have selected but, working as I do in NCCARF at the interface between research and policy, these are three that come up time and time again when we are considering how to overcome barriers to adaptation and equip decision makers with the best tools for their task. Time and again, it boils down to equipping decisi…
allows automated recognizing of the metadata and structured facts related to the disease outbreaks collects an average 50000 news articles per day from about 1400 news portals and about 150 specialized Public Health sites 43 languages current ontology contains 2400 disease names, 400 organisms, 1500 political entities and over 70000 location names including towns, cities, provinces …
Supply Chain Management Information System (SCMIS) in automobile industry has gained importance recently due to its ability to reduce cost and increase responsiveness in the supply chain. The system provides high quality, relevant and timely information that supports decision making. The implementation of this system is a complicated process with significant risk as huge amount of money and…
The research assessed the impact of organisational approaches to occupational safety and health (OSH) management on organisational performance, safety climate, employees’ attitudes to the organisation and employees’ health and wellbeing. The research was conducted in 31 case study organisations, covering a broad range of company sizes and industrial sectors. Seventy-eight interviews were co…
This handbook was developed for new road supervisors and county engineers. If you have not worked for a government before, you are about to gain a lot of new experiences. From the outside looking in, government jobs may seem relaxed and unchallenging; however, you will find the road supervisor’s job is much harder than you imagined. The road supervisor is pulled in three directions: from the …
In 1995, the Government conducted a comprehensive review of industrial safety with a view to mapping out Hong Kong's long-term safety strategies. The Review concluded that for Hong Kong to achieve high standards of safety and health at work, enterprises must embrace self-regulation and safety management. The Review recommended that the Government should provide a framework within which self-reg…
Disasters can hamper economic growth, affect poverty levels and cause human suffering. Without significant action, the extent and impact of economic and social damage associated with disasters will get worse over the next 20 years, largely as a result of growing exposure of people and assets. This has the potential to reverse development progress in hard-hit areas. Including measures to pro…
The implementation of ERP systems has been problematic for many organizations. Given the many reports of substantial failures, the implementation of packaged ERP software and associated changes in business processes has proved not to be an easy task. As many organizations have discovered, the implementation of ERP systems can be a monumental disaster unless the process is handled carefully.…
The objectives of the present study are to better understand the mechanisms of major accidents in the present dynamic and technological society. From this understanding, guides to improved strategies for industrial risk management are sought. It is important to consider carefully the present changes in a modern society when planning for industrial risk management. We are facing a period o…
The urban renewal project is an activity to regenerate existing city areas that have become run-down. In South Korea, urban renewal is led by the government, which perceived the importance of reducing environmental burden and enhancing the efficiency of use of existing urban infrastructure (Bae et al., 2008). Managing these projects is challenging for the government because of its insuffici…
The Marshall University Emergency Preparedness Plan provides a management framework for responding to major emergencies that may threaten the health and safety of the University community, or disrupt its programs and operations. The Emergency Plan applies to a broad range of emergency events, including such incidents as fires or explosions, hazardous material releases, extended power outages, f…