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norskInstitutt for teknologi og sikkerhet: Recent submissions
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Study on the effect of temperature on the leaching of contaminants from Ballangen Tailings Deposit, Norway-A statistical method
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019)Temperature is one important factor that affects the leaching of contaminants from tailings deposit. However, randomness issue due to the precision of the instrument, the variation of ambient temperature, the individual skill of the lab technician etc., is inevitable and will affect the results when we evaluate the dependence of two parameters. In this study, a statistical method was developed to ... -
Leaders’ Influence Tactics for Safety: An Exploratory Study in the Maritime Context
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-02-05)A growing body of research has pointed out effective leadership as an important influencing factor for safety performance in various high-risk industrial contexts. However, limited systematic knowledge is available about how leaders can effectively persuade rule compliance, and stimulate actions and participation. Recognizing effective means of influence is of value for safety leadership development ... -
Risk Assessment of Operation and Maintenance of Wind Turbines in the Arctic [poster]
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Auditing Industrial Safety Management: A Case Study
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019)As industries are becoming increasingly self-regulatory, external auditing has become increasingly important to ensure that industrial practices are in line with regulations and the public good. This study asks if there is a fit between the industrial practices of safety management and external auditing. It concludes that while companies largely manage safety through operational-level experience and ... -
Lessons learned from accident and near-accident experiences in traffic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-17)The focus of this article is risky behavior in traffic. What do people learn from accidents and near-accidents? Experience with accidents may demand increased caution. However, near-accidents are inherently ambiguous: On the one hand, they signal that margins were good enough, inspiring increased risk-taking; on the other hand, they signal danger that could induce increased caution. To explore these ... -
Use of simulator training to mitigate risks in arctic shipping operations
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-06)Over the recent years, ship traffic in the polar areas has increased. There is reason to believe that this traffic, and especially the cruise traffic, will increase further as the ice retracts towards the poles. There is also reason to believe that with the continued focus and exposure of the Polar Region, the cruise tourism to the region will grow. The increased presence in the polar areas will ... -
Lessons learned from accident and near-accident experiences in traffic
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-17)The focus of this article is risky behavior in traffic. What do people learn from accidents and near-accidents? Experience with accidents may demand increased caution. However, near-accidents are inherently ambiguous: On the one hand, they signal that margins were good enough, inspiring increased risk-taking; on the other hand, they signal danger that could induce increased caution. To explore these ... -
Airmanship - A qualitative approach
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2014-10)The purpose of this study was to investigate how pilots themselves characterize a good pilot and airmanship, and how safety is created by the practice of knowledge. The purpose of this study was to get the insiders’ understanding of the concept of airmanship. Results indicate that the formulation of the concept of airmanship is complex, and it is first and foremost comprised of the knowledge about ... -
Learning from experience
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2015-01-14)The purpose of this study was to explore how pilots potentially learn from their and others‘ experience through post-flight debriefing. Through a case study of pilots who fly air ambulances, this article attempts to illustrate the importance of learning from experience (Bion 1962) among pilots in aviation. -
The Distribution of Heavy Metals in the Sediment of Low Tidal Flat, Eastern Chongming Island, China
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019)The distribution of heavy metals in the tidal flat is of great significance on the estuary environment. This study aims to find the heavy metal distribution mechanism at low tidal flat in Yangtze Estuary, China. 4 sediment cores were collected at low tidal flat of eastern Chongming Island at four seasons spring, summer, autumn and winter. The concentrations of element Al, Cu, Cr, Fe, Mn, Pb, Rb, Zn, ... -
Multiphysics Study of Forced Convection Conjugate Heat Transfer (CHT) Problem
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)This paper presents a problem undergoing conjugate heat transfer (CHT). Conjugate heat transfer problems are common is domestic heating/cooling, industrial heat exchangers, cooling of electronics (e.g. PC fans). It is to be noted that in conjugate heat transfer problems, the convection part of the heat transfer is dominated.<p> In the given study, a hypothetical case is built where a heat source (a ... -
Overcoming Barriers to Proactive Response in Slow-onset Disasters
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2019)Disasters differ markedly in their speed of manifestation, which in turn greatly affects how researchers as well as authorities interpret and respond to them. In theory, disasters with a gradual and creeping onset are easier to manage than sudden and unexpected ones. However, the unfortunate reality is that hazards with a slow-onset are often ignored, left smouldering in the background, while their ... -
A study of the socioeconomic factors influencing migration in Russia
(Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-19)Russia has experienced population decline in years and the economic development in Russia is largely restricted by labor shortage, particularly for the Far North and East region. In order to explore the migration mechanisms, six socioeconomic factors were selected to explore the influences on the net migration. Data from the 82 regions covering four time periods (2000, 2005, 2010 and 2015) was ... -
CFD modelling of pollutant transport. Use of ANSYS Workbench® simulating emissions to air from vessel at Port of Breivika.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)Historically, the Port of Tromsø is well known as the final port before entering the Arctic Sea. Nowadays, there is a noticeable traffic consisting of cruise vessels visiting Port of Tromsø before heading against the Arctic. The vessels transport passengers expecting clean air, midnight sun, northern lights, snow and ice; - and a clean environment. Environmental considerations and air pollution ... -
User Satisfaction in Augmented Reality-Based Training Using Microsoft HoloLens
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-01-25)<p>With the recent developments in augmented reality (AR) technologies comes an increased interest in the use of smart glasses for hands-on training. Whether this interest is turned into market success depends at the least on whether the interaction with smart AR glasses satisfies users, an aspect of AR use that so far has received little attention. <p>With this contribution, we seek to change ... -
The effect of human factors on safety related to barrier management
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)The aim of this thesis is to establish information on barrier elements where human errors take place and to establish proactive measures to eliminate these errors. The three main objectives for this project is to review the current safety and barrier management approach in Equinor, identify to what degree human factors have an impact on safety and make recommendations for improvements on safety and ... -
The Cruise Industry and the Polar Code. Implementing the Polar Code.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)The mandatory Polar Code is now set into force with strengthened requirements for vessels operating in polar waters. There are many challenges, and the polar environment adds an increased risk level. The preventive actions towards mitigating risks are more important due to the harsh environment, long distances and limited options for assistant rescue. Most accidents and incidents have pre-occurring ... -
Lean Production og sikkerhet i forsvarsindustrien. En teoretisk fortolkende casestudie av en norsk forsvarsbedrift
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)I følge Arbeidstilsynet er industrien en næring med mange registrerte skader og ulykker, og er en av fire næringer med flest arbeidsskadedødsfall. Bedrifter tilknyttet forsvarsindustrien håndterer blant annet ammunisjon, kjemikalier, sprengstoff og eksplosiver. Feil i denne type industri kan derfor medføre ulykker med alvorlige konsekvenser for liv, helse og miljø, og er dermed avhengig av et høyt ... -
Krisekommunikasjon i Troms politidistrikt. En studie av skredulykken i Tamokdalen.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)Denne studien belyser krisehåndteringen i Troms politidistrikt underveis og i etterkant av den tragiske skredulykken 2. januar 2019 ved Blåbærtinden i Tamokdalen. Fire utenlandske skiturister omkom i snøskredet. Slike ulykker kan føre til kritikk mot myndighetene både underveis og i etterkant. For politiet var dette en krevende operasjon. De hadde ansvaret både for redningsaksjonen og krisekommunikasjonen ... -
Learning Ahead of Crisis. A Study of Preparedness in the Arctic
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2019-05-31)The background for this thesis stems from the limited research into; and the challenges associated with development of preparedness in the Arctic. The main thesis question to answer is “How could social relations and cultivation of tacit knowledge improve preparedness in the Arctic?”. The thesis question is derived from the literature review and initial results of the pre-study of this thesis. The ...
