Positive performance indicator

Shaw, A. and Blewett, V (1995). Measuring Performance in OHS Positive Performance Indicators. Journal of Occupational Health and Safety -Aust. NZ, 11(4), 353-58. 

Worksafe Australia. (1994). Positive Performance Indicators. Issues and Applications. Canberra AGPS. 

There is a trend in some parts of the world for OHS authorities to adopt positive performance indicators and corrtract the operation of these systems to accredited consultants. 

Moreover, several internal, external, and corporate audits showed and confirmed the positive picture indicating that the safety management system at the gas plant was performing above average. Nevertheless, despite Longford s excellent safety record on September 25th, 1998 the tragic accident occurred. 

In replacement names, the position of indicated hydrogen is determined after performing the replacement operation(s) and inserting the maximum number of double bonds its location does not necessarily bear any relation to that of indicated hydrogen in the parent hydrocarbon, cf. 80 and 81.14b... 

The Kaiser test uses three solutions ninhydrin (5 g in 100 ml of ethanol), phenol (80 g crystalline phenol in 20 ml ethanol), and pyridine/KCN [dilute 2 ml of 0.001 mol/liter aqueous solution of KCN (potassium cyanide) with 98 ml of pyridine]. The test is performed by transferring a few resin beads to a 6 x 50-mm glass test tube. The beads are washed with ethanol and a drop of each of the three testing solutions is added. The tube is then heated to 100° for 5 min in a heating block. Blue (brown for proline)-colored beads and solution (positive test) indicate the presence of free amino groups on the resin. Colorless beads (negative test) indicate complete coupling. The quality of phenol is important. Impure phenol may result in a false-positive Kaiser test. 

Data quality was indicated with three different codes. A "V" code was used to indicate completely valid data. Those data met stringent EPA criteria including the correct measurement of performance samples. An "I" code was used to indicate invalid data. Those data were considered completely unusable and indicated that a "critical" control feature was not achieved. For example, the reporting of a "not detected" for a positive performance seunple would invalidate all associated samples. Finally, a "J" code was used to signify data in which "non-critical" controls were not met. For example, if a performance sang>le was reported to contain TCDD at levels just outside of the acceptance window, then associated samples tiere codequalitative aspect (dioxin was present) but the quantitative amount was in question. 

Only few (slightly) significant interaction effects can be found. A negative impact on the /3-service level occurs for a simultaneous extension of turnover capacities for O2 and Cs as well as the simultaneous extension of Styrene s turnover capacity in combination with extended RTC processing times. Negative two-way interaction effects are not to be expected whereas positive ones indicate an effective exploitation of extended capacities. Due to the fact that only 100 replications were performed it is presumed that the (slightly) significant two-way interaction effects are spurious and reflect a noise effect. 

There is considerable variation in how an applicant pool can be generated. For example, a job vacancy can be placed on an online job site, in a newspaper, or posted on a notice board. Irrespective of how a job is advertised, the common element is that a written description of more or less detail is generally produced. A job vacancy advertisement should cover the job title, what the key tasks and roles are, what competencies are required to perform the job, how further information (e.g., job description and person specification) can be acquired, and how to apply for the position. To include a realistic safety preview, safety factors should be noted in the job advertisement. To omit any mention of safety is to miss an opportunity to ensure new employee safety. Furthermore, it is simply wrong for an organization to assume that individuals in the labor pool will already know about a job s safety risks. It is not necessary to provide extensive and detailed statements about safety in a job advertisement. Rather statements, such as There are safety risks associated with undertaking aspects of this job. This job is performed in a hazardous environment. Safety aspects associated with this job require employees to work with extreme causation. Safety compliance is a key performance indicator for this job. In order to maintain safety the successful candidate will have the following competencies. .., are examples of what could be included in order to bring the safety factors associated with the job to the attention of interested individuals. 

The positive predictive value (PPVj) was 20.2% for SFM and 11.8% for FFDM. The performance indicators are listed in Table 10.2. 

Soohoo and Morrish (1979) performed FMR experiments on vapour-deposited Gd,, .Fe, films (0.69 < x < 0.82). All these films have positive values-indicating an easy magnetization direction perpendicular to the film plane. A typical set of FMR spectra obtained by Soohoo and Morrish is reproduced in fig. 82. The resonance fields corresponding to the peaks H and were used in conjunction... 

Many additives meet with sales resistance solely on cost grounds. But if customers have an overriding need for an effective flame retardant to meet stringent new fire specrfications while retaining other performance indicators, then suppliers are in a strong position. Reasons cited for above-average price increases sometimes include the need to invest in new capacity or to recoup R D expenditiure. 

Verbeke et al. s article [70] explores how information and communication technology (ICT) tools can be applied to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of health services in five sub-Saharan countries. Thirty hospitals participated in the study, through business process analysis and semistructured interviews. Tools were implemented in 19 health facilities. Their impact was measured in terms of admission, patient identification, mortality, and morbidity. This research illustrates the secondary use of clinical data, enabling non-redundant reporting of health and care performance indicators. Patient identification, financial management, and structured reporting improved dramatically after implementation of ICT tools. Overall morbidity decreased, as well as the number of inpatient visits. The hospital workforce found the implementation of the system very positive, in terms of both quality of care and working conditions. 

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