A comprehensive framework for assessing and selecting appropriate scaffolding based on analytic hierarchy process

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The use of comprehensive assessment framework that enables project managers to take a number of major quantitative and qualitative factors into consideration when making scaffolding decisions is suggested. It is based on a survey among project managers in Hong Kong and the Analytic Hierarchy Process methodology.

author: Dongping Fang, Qiping Shen, Shenghou Wu, Guiwen Liu
Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing, Sheet metalwork, Metal Scaffolding, Scaffolding, Scaffolding, Metal

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Prevalence of low back pain in three occupational groups in Shanghai, People's Republic of China

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A study conducted on the prevalence of low back pain (LBP) among garment workers, battery/kiln workers and teachers in Shanghai, People's Republic of China is presented. The results revealed that increased risk of LBP was seen among persons doing work in fixed postures.

author: Courtney, Theodore K., Sorock, Gary S., Jin, Kezhi
Surveys, Comparative analysis, Backache, Back pain, Workers

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Validating narrative data on residential child injury

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This article analyzes the validity and reliability of child injury reporting systems in Hong Kong. Topics include data collection, narrative transcription, and systematic record keeping.

author: Chan, Kevin, Chan, Charles C., Luis, Ben P.K., Chow, C.B., Cheng, Jack C.Y., Wong, T.W., Chui, Sandra
Statistical Data Included, Injuries, Reports, Children, Pediatric injuries, Medical history taking, Wounds and injuries, Child welfare

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subjects list: China, Evaluation, Hong Kong
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