A program supporting the assessment of noise exposure at the workplace, divided into activities

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A program supporting the assessment of noise exposure at the workplace, divided into activities
(Note: The program performs calculations in accordance with the standards applicable in the European Union)

   The program allows you to assess noise exposure and provides noise level and/or exposure time reduction values for individual activities when the exposure limit value is exceeded. This is a trial version (it is made available for testing) and I will be grateful for any comments about the shortcomings noticed, and suggestions for what functions the software can be supplemented with in the next version. 

   The program is quite simple to use and (at least it seems to me) quite intuitive. However, if some issues are not clear, please send information to the e-mail address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Problemy Jakości (Quality Problems) 2022/05

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• Benefits and barriers to implementing quality 4.0 in Polish enterprises - preliminary research
  With the spread of the Industry 4.0 concept, the mismatch between traditional methods and quality management tools is becoming increasingly apparent. The purpose of the preliminary research presented in the article was to identify the perceived level of readiness to implement the concept of quality 4.0, as well as the benefits and barriers that enterprises expect to meet as a result of implementing change projects. The article was based on a literature review. The research used a questionnaire made available on the Internet, addressed to representatives of Polish enterprises (CAWI).
• Digital competences and their impact on quality 4.0
  Review and characterization of digital competences required in Industry 4.0 conditions and indication of those competences that will be sought to introduce and develop quality management 4.0. Indication of the process of diffusion of competences I4.0 and Q4.0. Research design / research methodology / concept: The following research methods were used in the work: review and critical analysis of the literature on the subject, the method of con-ceptional work, the method of analysis, the method of secondary data analysis, synthesis and logical inference.

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Inspektor Pracy (Labor Inspector) 2022/10

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• The Parliament adopted a report on the activities of the National Labor Inspectorate in 2021 (3)
• News not only from Poland (5)
• When an employee is ill, axiological basis for sick pay (7)
  During a temporary inability to perform work, an employee should be indisputably provided with a source of financing that will enable him to function on a daily basis and receive treatment in the event of illness. However, the discussion on the method of financing this legal institution is justified.
• Counteracting the shadow economy. The Polish Order and Illegal Employment (12)
  The new regulations concerning the declaration of illegal employment or non-disclosure of remuneration to the tax office or the Social Insurance Institution transfer all related costs to the employer. This is to encourage employees to report irregularities.
• The business importance of investing in safety and health at work. Nearly half a thousand participants talked about investing in safe work (16)
  On September 23, 2022 at the Training Center of the National Labor Inspectorate in Wrocław, the conference "The business importance of investing in safety and health at work" was held. During the meeting, organized in the hybrid formula, it was emphasized that investing in safety, health and better well-being of employees pays off. The necessity of cooperation between entrepreneurs and scientists and public administration units was also emphasized.

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W Akcji (In Action) 2022/04

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• Promotional article
  • New AP5 and BP5 series radios in hytera's offer (7)
    Hytera has announced the introduction of new two-way radios - the AP5 and BP5 series. They are an excellent choice for users looking for simple and effective solutions for professional radio communication in analog or digital DMR mode. The AP5 series is conventional analogue radios, the BP5 operates in the DMR Tier II standard. All models have been developed based on the latest technical solutions and fresh concepts in the field of ergonomics.
• The subject of the issue
  • Ad hoc techniques for limiting and controlling the emission of hazardous substances (8)
    The amendment to the principles of chemical and ecological rescue continued the concept of dividing the scope of tasks into the basic and specialist level. The network of units performing tasks at the specialist level has not changed, and this results from the analysis of threats and the number of interventions undertaken by these units in the field of chemical and ecological rescue. On the other hand, the approach to the basic scope is evolving, the number of entities implementing the basic level is expanding to include new units of TSO KSRG.
• In Action
  • Report from the 20th Science and Training Conference in Spała (16)
    The 20th Science and Training Conference in Spała was an opportunity to meet firefighters specializing in technical and chemical rescue. The participants of the event had the opportunity to exchange experiences and opinions on practical activities in the everyday work of a firefighter.
  • The impact of vehicle design on the injuries of injured persons and the activities of rescue services (24)
    The design of the vehicle is one of the most important criteria influencing the condition of injured persons and the choice of access and evacuation techniques for rescued rescuers. Just as body structures and individual safety solutions for car passengers are subject to change, the tactics of rescue operations during road accidents should also be updated.
  • Techniques for the evacuation of injured persons during CBRNE / HAZMAT incidents (33)
    Evacuation of injured persons is a key element in managing a CBRNE / HAZMAT incident. There are many methods that can be used to effectively move the casualty from a danger zone to a relatively safe zone and then to healthcare facilities. These solutions allow to reduce the physical effort of rescuers, reduce traumatization of the injured and secondary contamination, and shorten the evacuation time over longer distances.

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BHP w Firmie (Work safety in the company) 2022/260

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• Subject of the issue: Occupational risk assessment in the position of car mechanic
  Each employer is obliged to carry out an occupational risk assessment. It is a fundamental tool for the safety and health of workers in the workplace. By conducting it on a regular basis, the employer creates safe working conditions in the enterprise and controls the state of hazards in the workplace. We present a comprehensive risk assessment of a professional car mechanic.
• There will be new regulations on employing foreigners
  Work is underway on the act on employing foreigners, the bill has been submitted to public consultations. The aim of the new act is primarily to streamline the procedures for entrusting work to foreigners, to reduce the backlog of handling cases by offices and to limit abuses, as well as to fully digitize procedures. What solutions will be introduced to improve the process of issuing work permits? To what extent will the powers of public employment services increase? Will the new regulations maintain the so-called labor market test?
• The place of the accident at work will affect the accident contribution
  In 2023, the Ministry of Family and Social Policy prepared a draft regulation on the statistical accident card at work, which is to enter into force on January 1, 2023. According to the new regulations, it should be indicated whether the accident at work took place during its performance at the company's headquarters or during remote work. This important change is to translate into an increase in the accident contribution for employers.

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UDT Inspektor (TIA Inspector) 2022/03

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• The practical application of the Lop and Risk Graph method in assigning SIL requirements for safety functions in modern industrial facilities (4)
  In the world of the fourth industrial revolution, it is impossible to imagine a modern supercritical or gas-steam block, installation of a chemical or petrochemical process, or even a machine that does not would be equipped with sophisticated security systems. The article presents selected methods of determining force requirements and compares their usefulness in specific types of objects.
• ISO 19443 management system for suppliers of the nuclear sector (9)
  The Polish Energy Program provides for the construction and commissioning of the first nuclear unit in Poland in 2033. ISO 19443: 2018 is a standard dedicated to organizations that participate in the supply chain for the nuclear energy sector . In addition to the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard, dealing with the requirements for quality management systems, it contains additional requirements specific to the nuclear sector.
• Drones of the Office of Technical Inspection (UDT) support inspections of fuel tanks SHELL Polska (12)
  SHELL is an international energy company with specialized skills and knowledge in the field of exploration, production, refining and marketing of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of chemical products. SHELL decided to supply energy in a responsible manner, taking care of the safety of employees, contractors, local communities and the natural environment.
• The scope of authorizations required in the performance of works related to the installation and operation of heat pumps (18)
  The growing awareness of the need to protect the climate and the environment and the resulting EU and national aid programs, as well as the systematic increase in the prices of individual types of energy carriers are the main reasons for the increasing popularity of renewable sources. In recent years, this phenomenon concerned mainly photovoltaic systems in our country, but central heating and hot water installations using heat pumps are becoming more and more popular.

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Informator Ochrony Pracy (kwartalnik) (Labor protection guide) 2022/03

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• From the life of the Association
  • The request of the Chief Audit Committee of August 16, 2022.
  • Resolution of the Main Board of August 17, 2022.
  • Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Labor Protection Association
  • Resolution of the Extraordinary General Meeting of the Members of the Labor Protection Association of August 31, 2022.
  • Minutes of the General Meeting of Members of the Labor Protection Association on August 31, 2022.
  • Statute of the Labor Protection Association (after changes)
• From the activities of the Association's branches
  • Extended meeting of the SOP Branch Board in Katowice
  • Conference "Disabled people in the work environment - a challenge or an opportunity"
  • Do you need so many signatures

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Medycyna Pracy (Occupational Medicine) 2022/04

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• Psychometric properties of the Polish adaptation of Technostress Creators and Technostress Inhibitors Scale
  The use of information and communication technologies by employees of organizations may cause technostress for their users. The sources of technostress in organizations are techno-overload, techno-invasion, techno-complexity, techno-insecurity, techno-uncertainty. An organization may also have technostress inhibitors that counteract the experience of technostress.
• A study of character strengths, work engagement and subjective well-being in Chinese registered nurses
  Nurses displayed low levels of subjective well-being and high turnover intention. How to enhance the subjective well-being and decrease the turnover rate of nurses is of great importance. However, little is known about whether work engagement mediates between character strengths and subjective well-being. The study aims to explore character strengths, work engagement and subjective well-being in nurses, and to determine whether work engagement plays a mediating role between the relationship.
• Personality modifies the effect of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and society support on depression-anxiety-stress in the residents undergone catastrophic flooding in Henan, China
  To analyze the impact of the flood disasters, social support and personality on the mental health of residents in Henan Province, China, providing fundamental knowledges for making measuring strategies to improve the psychological protection and anti-stress ability of the residents after the disaster.

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Menedżer Produkcji (Production Manager) 2022/68

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• From the practice of a production manager
  • Increasing the safety of employees and the workplace - the case study
    Does the company aim to introduce special isolating valves or electrical disconnectors for each new production line? During the modernization of the enterprise, do the persons responsible for the project make sure that the LOTO procedures reflect the changes introduced? Is the company sure that it has made every effort to ensure that their employees can perform their duties in a safe environment? If the answer to any of the questions is "no", then the implementation of the LOTO procedure may prove to be not only useful, but also necessary to build a safe production environment.
• The art of motivating
  • Motivating employees - some practical remarks
    I have recently conducted a series of training courses for production masters. The topic concerned the implementation of new employees and we often discussed how to effectively motivate them. So that the most sensible people would like to stay in the company as long as possible. One of the exercises was a task in which the masters had to recall their first days at work. By the way, I recommend this type of thinking in different situations. Putting yourself in a different role than the current one: remembering from your experiences, or just reflecting on how I would think or act in such a situation - is a great way to look at a topic from a different, broader perspective. In this case, I encouraged you to move from the role of the boss to the role of an employee for a moment. This not only widens the view but also helps to understand the other party's perspective.
  • Where Can I Find Strength to Support Others?
    We live in unstable times. We have not yet managed to recover from the pandemic when we were shocked by the information about an armed conflict just outside our country. Many production managers have lost their employees overnight, others are struggling with the emotions of their subordinates. It is more important than ever for a manager to be empathetic and support his people. But where to get the strength and energy to effectively support others? How to take care of yourself in these difficult times?
• Conflicts in the hall
  • 6 mistakes in implementing automatic maintenance
    The implementation of autonomous maintenance is perceived by many companies as a remedy for problems with the machine park and increasing the involvement of operators in taking care of its condition. However, in order to achieve its goals and improve cooperation between production and maintenance, it is necessary to avoid a few common mistakes and use a few good practices.

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