Open Verdict

Article Abstract:

An investigation conducted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into accidents involving people falling out of open doors on British Rail trains in the United Kingdom has determined that maintenance and installation of handles and locks was sometimes a contributing factor. However, most accidents had resulted from misbehaviour or consumption of alcohol, an HSE report stated, backing a previous claim by British Rail. While British Rail has been told to deal with the problem, a controversy has arisen over the report, with a television programme arguing against the HSE's conclusions.

United Kingdom, Safety and security measures, Transportation, British Rail

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OAC Menu: People, Products, Problems to Solve

Article Abstract:

At the Office Automation Conference held in February, 1983 in Philadelphia, interest in personal computers remained strong in spite of stress on the importance of communications and integration of systems. Data General Corporation has released the CEO Document Exchange software package which allows documents produced on Wang word processors to be used on Data General's system. An agreement was announced whereby Hewlett-Packard (HP) will use Rolm Corporation's computer branch exchanges to supply interconnections for HP3000 business computers and data terminals.

Telecommunications equipment, Office automation, Personal Computers, Communications Equipment, Microcomputer, Conferences, Exhibits

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A new breed

Article Abstract:

A new breed of sailors has emerged with the advent of high-technology boating. The sailors are called passagemakers who find pleasure in merely engaging with the hobby and not because of a new place they are going to discover nor the fame of setting a new sailing record.

Practice, Sailors

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