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Dozór Techniczny (Technical Supervision) 2023/04
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- Hydrogen – green gold Safe storage – opportunities and challenges
In this part of the hydrogen saga, we will present the topic of hydrogen storage, which poses a challenge for its further effective implementation in individual industries. Therefore, the question that we will look for the answer to together is: "Can (and if so), how can we safely store hydrogen?" HYDROGEN ECONOMY, HYDROGEN SOCIETY, HYDROGEN FUEL CELLS... Over the last few years, the first element of the periodic table has become the global slogan. This is because it has a chance to meet two main challenges in the global pursuit of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Hydrogen - preferably green, but also purple, turquoise or blue. Supporters of hydrogen can cite many examples for each of its varieties. advantages, as we could see in previous articles devoted to this topic. If H2 is such a desirable factor that can revolutionize the world economy and have a positive impact on climate change, why are we still not using it on a mass scale? - First, hydrogen can help solve the eternal problem of energy intermittency. Renewable sources cannot provide a constant supply of energy because the wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine. By converting excess energy produced on windy or sunny days into hydrogen, the gas can provide a temporary energy store we can fall back on when renewable supply is low or demand is higher than usual. – Secondly, hydrogen can help decarbonize areas where electrification alone is not enough. Good examples are domestic heating and heavy industrial processes such as steel and cement production, which are energy intensive and therefore carbon intensive.
Aura - Ochrona Środowiska (AURA Environmental Protection) 2023/09
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- The effects of ozone layer depletion
Just like humans wearing clothes to keep out the cold, the Earth has a layer that protects life on it from the sun's damaging ultraviolet rays. This is the ozone layer, which lies in the Earth's stratosphere. The ozone layer is very important to the Earth! Without it, people would be susceptible to various skin diseases and have an underdeveloped immune system. The ozone layer is said to have a high concentration of this gas. This is true, because this gives it a natural absorption capacity of almost 99%. destructive ultraviolet radiation. It protects us and life on Earth, and we often don't even realize it! However, the ozone layer is in fact under threat. This gas, it is not known exactly since when, because there are different theories on this subject, is diluting in the polar regions, which has been called by scientists the ozone hole, and this causes its cover to decrease. Comparing it to human clothing, it is as if we took off our warm outer clothing during a harsh winter. What is ozone depletion? The gradual thinning of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is called ozone depletion.
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BHP w Firmie (Work safety in the company) 2023/273
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- Topic of the issue: Employment of minors, taking into account prohibited work and inspection possibilities of National Labor Inspectorate inspectors
The issue of employing minors, especially in the context of occupational health and safety, is regularly monitored by inspectors of the National Labor Inspectorate. It is no different in 2023 - which is clear from the office's operating program for the current year. In the context of PIP's control possibilities, it is worth bearing in mind that on September 30, 2023, a new regulation of the Council of Ministers of June 19, 2023 on the list of works prohibited for minors and the conditions of their employment in some of these works enters into force. Its use in practice will certainly be monitored by inspectors - both at the end of the year and in subsequent years.
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Harmful factors in the work environment - limit values 2022
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Harmful factors in the work environment - limit values 2022
edited by Dr. Małgorzata Pośniak and Dr. Jolanta Skowroń
Centralny Instytut Ochrony Pracy - Państwowy Instytut Badawczy
Warszaw 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020, 2022
13th edition revised
Developed and published as part of the 5th stage of the multi-annual program "Improvement of safety and working conditions", financed in 2022 within the scope of state services tasks by the Ministry of Family and Social Policy.
Foreword (11)
1. Introduction (13)
CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES (23)
2. Introducing the values of the maximum permissible concentrations of chemical substances in the work environment into the list (25)
2.1. Basic definitions (27)
Chemical substances - chemical elements and their compounds as they occur in nature or are obtained by a manufacturing process, with any additives required to maintain their stability and any impurities resulting from the process used, excluding solvents which can be separated without affecting stability and composition of the substance.
Chemical mixture - a mixture or solution consisting of two or more substances.
Chemical agent...
Hazardous chemical agent...
Maximum permissible concentration (MPC)...
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2.2. Principles of occupational exposure assessment (29)
The process of assessing occupational exposure related to chemical substances is a multi-stage process. Each stage should be carried out very carefully, with great responsibility, by appropriate specialists involved in the analysis of chemical air pollution and occupational health and safety management.
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Informator Ochrony Pracy (kwartalnik) (Labor protection guide) 2023/02
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- The end of the epidemic threat and the employer's obligations; Topic for the summer: is 0% piso permissible during work; TOOLEX 2023 International Fair in Katowice
- XXIII Symposium "Occupational hygiene and employee health"; Project "Ukrainian employee on the Polish labor market. Preventive examinations"
- In the World: About a civilized labor market
- Health and safety management in the accommodation and catering sectors; A remastered version of the first film in the Napo series on the occasion of World Day for Safety and Health at Work
- EU-OSHA news
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Monitor Prawa Pracy i Ubezpieczeń (Review of Labor and Insurance Law) 2023/09
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- Theme of the magazine issue
- Application of the provisions of the Labor Code after the so-called amendment to work-life balance – answers to 10 questions from practice
- This is what you need to know
- From August 1, 2023, entrepreneurs can use the so-called small ZUS plus longer (4)
- Overdue annual leave must be granted to employees by September 30, 2023. (7)
- New obligation to employ employees during the court process for reinstatement (10)
Read more: Monitor Prawa Pracy i Ubezpieczeń (Review of Labor and Insurance Law) 2023/09
Aktualności BHP (OSH News) 2023/73 (Special Edition)
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- Health and safety at screen monitors - the new regulation is getting closer
The regulation on health and safety conditions at workstations equipped with screen monitors has not been changed for over 20 years. During this time, there has been a huge technological progress, which the Ministry of Labor apparently did not notice. However, that has changed. Finally, a draft regulation appeared, which greatly simplifies the existing solutions. It also allows the employer some freedom in the organization of workstations equipped with screen monitors. What will change exactly?
- New definitions and clarifications (3)
- A laptop, but for half a day's work (3)
- Effects of long-term use of monitors (4)
- New health and safety and ergonomics requirements (4)
- Entry into force of new regulations (10)
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Aktualności BHP (OSH News) 2023/218 (09)
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- Qualification certificates for the operation and maintenance of technical equipment - important dates (3)
On January 1, 2024, qualification certificates entitling to operate and maintain technical devices will expire. In order to extend the certificate free of charge for the next 5 or 10 years, you need to submit an application for its extension to the technical inspection unit no later than September 30, 2023. - Small ZUS plus 12 months longer (4)
Small ZUS plus is a relief in social security contributions for the smallest companies. People who run a business on a smaller scale and on this basis are registered for insurance in 2023 can take advantage of an additional 12 months of small ZUS plus. How to extend the relief? When will I need to reapply?
- Qualification certificates for the operation and maintenance of technical equipment - important dates (3)
Wiadomości PKN - Normalizacja (PKN News - Standarization) 2023/08
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- From the Editor (3)
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- Reducing the impact of plastics on the environment - EU Directive 2019/904 (4)
The EU Directive 2019/904 covers single-use plastic products, including food containers, straws, cups, plates, shopping bags. The current challenge for Europe is to implement the principles of the circular economy. To achieve this goal, it is necessary to reduce the amount of generated plastic waste and prevent its release into the environment.Read more: Wiadomości PKN - Normalizacja (PKN News - Standarization) 2023/08
- Reducing the impact of plastics on the environment - EU Directive 2019/904 (4)
W Akcji (In Action) 2023/03
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- The bravest of lions
- Uvex wildland - mask for open fires
- Kaleidoscope
- Firefighters in action
- Current problems and challenges in the work of a firefighter. Report from the 21st Scientific and Training Conference in Spała
- A hand in a meat grinder - another dimension of technical rescue
- Fire in a multi-family building - analysis of actions
- Cooperation between the State Fire Service and the Police
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