Ecological conditions of work are a new attitude toward the environment.
Environmental protection and its improvement are some of the most impor- tant problems modern society is faced with. Rapid scientifi c and technologi- cal development, the application of new and powerful sources of energy, the construction of a large number of industrial buildings and the creation of large urban areas have all led, in recent decades in particular, to a high level of pol- lution of basic natural resources of wildlife, to a disturbed harmony of a man–
life environment and to a very serious threat to natural conditions necessary for the preservation of the environment, which ultimately question the very survival of humanity.
The development of ecological awareness emphasizes the notion that a man with his actions must not disrupt the process in the nature according to his needs, or disturb the functioning of the balance that has always existed between living things and their environment.
According to Vasovic and Biocanin (2007), the material practice of sustain- able society must include the following:
a. Eternal quest for more effi cient environmental solutions b. Serious treatment of environmental hazards
c. Regular checks of designed environmental policy
d. Informing the public about the environmental performances of envi- ronmental activities
e. Manufacturing processes in accordance with the latest scientifi c and technical capabilities
f. All production processes must give preference, i.e. priority, to the im- plementation of environmental objectives
g. Environmental policies, goals and standards have to be integrated into all areas of company management;
h. Implementation of eco-management activities is expected to develop ecology as a continuous process
i. Eco experts should have a major and fi nal word in creating business and economic situations and consequences
j. All employees in business systems should be educated to support a responsible environmental awareness
k. The main imperative of business policy should be environmental con- sciousness, which is the result of environmental protection, rational use of energy and resources, the safe usage of emerging products, re- using of products, recycling, and by deposits
It is necessary to use the standards in this area. The main goal of ISO 14000 is to provide environmental protection through the implementation of provisions and procedures of protection. Standard is based on a systematic and determined approach that enables the fulfi lment of environmental needs, using the specifi ed requirements and the obligation of good conduct of the environment in the fi eld of environment protection.
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Ergonomic principles
Abstract: Unless ergonomic principles are complied with, a man is exposed to a series of risk factors that has been confi rmed in thousands of epidemiological researches, laboratory tests and histories of diseases including action force, repetitive movements, uncomfortable body position, bad posture, vibration, stress, and coolness.
Key words: principles, workplace, working processes, microclimate