A short introduction to nanotechnology, and why you should care about it. The video dives into materials science and advanced materials, and looks at how designing and engineering substances from the atoms they're made of upward allows novel properties to be developed and used. It also looks at res
How do you know if the chemicals in the stuff you use and eat are safe? Only a small fraction of the thousands of chemicals in use today have been thoroughly tested for safety. Part of the problem is that how we test chemicals now is slow, expensive, and relies an awful lot on animal testing. How
It is very important that ramp and apron workers realize and remember just how complex their workplace is. This film is intended to help ensure that accidents or damage on the apron can be prevented wherever possible.
Avalanche Safety is essential for survival while you’re in the mountains in winter. This video briefly explains how to behave and react in case of an avalanche accident while skiing or snowboarding. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-
Learn how to prepare Avalanche Safety! This video briefly explains what factors to take into consideration when preparing for a skiing or snowboarding trip in areas exposed to avalanches. Click here to see more videos: https://alugha.com/mysimpleshow Authors: Nikolaus Kramheller, Lisa-Marie Grimme
Occupational safety is top priority at Bilfinger. There are clearly defined, very high safety standards and every employee has the right to stop work in unsafe situations.
What are the potential health risks of vaping? Please check the Further Information below for links to more information and resources on vaping and e-cigs. And don't forget to join the conversation in the comments. The Risk Bites Team: Andrew Maynard David Faulkner Alyssa Berry Risk Bites is sup
How do you go about avoiding becoming infected by a harmful airborne virus like COVID-19 -- especially if you're a student heading back to campus? There are, of course, a number of blindingly obvious ways to do this. However, because so many people seem to have forgotten them, I thought it worth p
Airplane safety starts with the construction of aircrafts. Every defect that could occur is already taken into account during construction. All safety-relevant systems or components are available at least twice. Author: ZDF/3sat/nano/docuvista/A. Leuschner/M. Wurtscheid/H. Müller/S.Reeh/Maximilian
As part of the on-going "European Toy Safety" campaign, Directorate General Enterprise and Industry of European Commission has launched a new video informing consumers how to both buy safe toys and use them safely. The video features CE-E, a singing robot, to introduce children to the idea of toy sa
How safe is graphene when it’s used in face masks and other consumer and professional products? In this episode of Risk Bites, nanotechnology expert Professor Andrew Maynard looks at what’s known about the potential health risks associated with the engineered nanomaterial graphene, and how consume
Safety is crucial to TenneT. The TenneT Safety Vision 2018 sets out the improvements we need in order to meet the oil and petrochemical industry standards on safety in the coming years. Our contractors are explicitly part of our overall Safety Vision, and expect them to meet our high standards.
