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Georgios Boustras was born in Athens in May 1973. George is a Professor in Risk Assessment at European University Cyprus, Director of the Centre of Risk and Decision Sciences (CERIDES – Excellence in Innovation and Technology), Visiting Researcher at the National Observatory of Athens and Visiting Professor at University of Haifa. He is a Member of the EU Mission: Adaptation to Climate Change. He is a Special Advisor on Civil Protection and Crisis Management to HE the President of the Republic of Cyprus Dr Nikos Christodoulides.

George is a PhD in Probabilistic Fire Risk Assessment from CFES at Kingston University London (2003), he was Honorary Research Fellow at CPSE at Imperial College London (2003 - 2005), and KTP Research Fellow at FSEG at the University of Greenwich (2009).
He sat at the Management Committee of Secure Societies - Protecting Freedom and Security of Europe and its citizens of “HORIZON 2020” for 7 years. George was a Member of the Socio Economic Assessment Committee (SEAC) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for 6 years.

Among other public duties, he was appointed by the Ministerial Council of the Republic of Cyprus to Head the Special Task Force that overlooked the modernization of the Fire Services. He was hired by World Bank to contribute to the modernisation of licensing services provided by the Fire Service of the Hellenic Republic. The President of the Republic of Cyprus appointed him, as Vice President in the Energy Strategy Council. He consulted the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Cyprus in the Risk Assessment of Unexploded Ordnance as part of Gas Exploration.

George is Editor-in-Chief of Safety Science (Elsevier, IF 6.392) and Member of the Editorial Board of Fire Technology (Springer Nature) and the International Journal of Critical Infrastructure Protection (Inderscience). He (co-)supervises 5 PhD students; 6 of his students are now PhD’s.

Activities

Employment (2)

European University Cyprus: Nicosia, CY

2009-10-01 to present | Director (Centre for Risk, Safety and the Environment (CERISE))
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University of Greenwich: London, London, GB

2009-03-01 to 2009-09-30 | KTP Research Fellow (Fire Safety Engineering Group (FSEG))
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Education and qualifications (3)

Kingston University: Kingston-Upon-Thames, London, GB

1998-10-01 to 2003-11-04 | PhD in Probabilistic Fire Risk Assessment (School of Engineering)
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London South Bank University: London, London, GB

1996-02-01 to 1997-02-01 | MSc Energy Resources Management (School of Engineering)
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London South Bank University: London, London, GB

1992-09-27 to 1995-07-15 | BEng(Hons) Chemical Engineering (School of Applied Science)
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To solve the global wildfire crisis, don’t just focus on flames

Nature
2025-01-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Cathelijne Stoof; Marc Castellnou Ribau; Peter F. Moore; Georgios Boustras
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Uncharted territory: governance opportunities for wildfire management and the case of Cyprus

International Journal of Wildland Fire
2024 | Journal article
Contributors: Judith A. Kirschner; Toddi A. Steelman; Iris Charalambidou; Salih Gücel; Petros Petrou; Kostakis Papageorgiou; Achilleas Karayiannis; George Boustras
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A holistic safety assessment for cargo holds and decks fire & explosion risks under fuzzy Bayesian network approach

Safety Science
2024-08 | Journal article
Contributors: Muhammet Aydin; Emre Akyuz; Georgios Boustras
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A global outlook on increasing wildfire risk: Current policy situation and future pathways

Trees, Forests and People
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85173959311

Part of ISSN: 26667193
Contributors: Pandey, P.; Huidobro, G.; Lopes, L.F.; Ganteaume, A.; Ascoli, D.; Colaco, C.; Xanthopoulos, G.; Giannaros, T.M.; Gazzard, R.; Boustras, G. et al.
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A system theory (STAMP) based quantitative accident analysis model for complex engineering systems

Safety Science
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85163596159

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Ceylan, B.O.; Karatuğ, Ç.; Akyuz, E.; Arslanoğlu, Y.; Boustras, G.
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Advanced Mission Critical Communication in Maritime Search and Rescue Actions

2023 27th International Conference on Information Technology, IT 2023
2023 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85152387608

Contributors: Paladin, Z.; Fountoulakis, E.; Luksic, Z.; Kapidani, N.; Ribar, D.; Boustras, G.
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Cross-sectional nationwide study in occupational safety & health: Inspection of job risks context, burn out syndrome and job satisfaction of public health Inspectors in the period of the COVID-19 pandemic in Greece

Safety Science
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85140055996

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Adamopoulos, I.; Syrou, N.; Lamnisos, D.; Boustras, G.
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Exploration of the causes of ammonium nitrate explosions: Statistics and analysis of accidents over the past 100 years

Safety Science
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85140479014

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Contributors: Yue, Y.; Gai, W.; Boustras, G.
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Governing wildfires: Toward a systematic analytical framework

Ecology and Society
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85160083648

Part of ISSN: 17083087
Contributors: Kirschner, J.A.; Clark, J.; Boustras, G.
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Occupational Accidents, Falls at Work: The Case of Cyprus (2010-2019)

SSRN
2023 | Other
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2-s2.0-85159236043

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Mikellidou, C.V.; Nicolaidou, O.; Vogazianos, P.; Boustras, G.
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Risk assessment for handling hazardous substances within the European industry: Available methodologies and research streams

Risk Analysis
2023 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85138010209

Part of ISSN: 15396924 02724332
Contributors: Peron, M.; Arena, S.; Paltrinieri, N.; Sgarbossa, F.; Boustras, G.
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The 5G-supported Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for Emergency Cases Response

2023 46th ICT and Electronics Convention, MIPRO 2023 - Proceedings
2023 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85164963836

Contributors: Paladin, Z.; Luksic, Z.; Kapidani, N.; Montagud, M.; Fernandez-Dasi, M.; Srinidhi, S.; Wollert, T.; Boustras, G.
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Analysis of safety climate factors and safety compliance relationships in the oil and gas industry

Safety Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85126367489

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Bensonch, C.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Dimopoulos, C.; Varianou Mikellidou, C.; Boustras, G.
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Impact of Weak Signals on the Digitalization of Risk Analysis in Process Safety Operational Environments

Processes
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85127599277

Part of ISSN: 22279717
Contributors: Benson, C.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Nicolaidou, O.; Boustras, G.
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Occupational health and safety in Cyprus: A historical overview

Safety Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85114914982

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Contributors: Leontidou, E.; Boustras, G.
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Public health and work safety pilot study: Inspection of job risks, burn out syndrome and job satisfaction of public health inspectors in Greece

Safety Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85119587489

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Adamopoulos, I.; Lamnisos, D.; Syrou, N.; Boustras, G.
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Risk Contexts Occupational Hazards Associated with Quality and Training Needs in Public Health Inspectors in Greece

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2022 | Other
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2-s2.0-85139060736

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Adamopoulos, I.P.; Syrou, N.; Lamnisos, D.; Boustras, G.
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The future of Safety Science

Safety Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85124973835

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Hale, A.; Mearns, K.; Wybo, J.L.; Boustras, G.
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Towards the RESPOND-A initiative: Next-generation equipment tools and mission-critical strategies for First Responders

2022 IEEE International Conference on Omni-Layer Intelligent Systems, COINS 2022
2022 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85138009204

Contributors: Grigoriou, E.; Fountoulakis, M.; Kafetzakis, E.; Giannoulakis, I.; Fountoukidis, E.; Karypidis, P.A.; Margounakis, D.; Mikelidou, C.V.; Sennekis, I.; Boustras, G.
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VACCELERATE Volunteer Registry: A European study participant database to facilitate clinical trial enrolment

Vaccine
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85131369390

Part of ISSN: 18732518 0264410X
Contributors: Salmanton-García, J.; Stewart, F.A.; Heringer, S.; Koniordou, M.; Álvarez-Barco, E.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Themistocleous, S.C.; Valle-Simón, P.; Spivak, O.; Součková, L. et al.
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Weak signals management in occupational safety and health: A Delphi study

Safety Science
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85118162602

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Nicolaidou, O.; Dimopoulos, C.; Varianou-Mikellidou, C.; Mikellides, N.; Boustras, G.
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Analysis of Safety Climate Factors and Safety Compliance Relationships in the Oil and Gas Industry

SSRN
2021 | Other
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2-s2.0-85121763044

Part of ISSN: 15565068
Contributors: Benson, C.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Dimopoulos, C.; Mikellidou, C.V.; Boustras, G.
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Assessing the common occupational health hazards and their health risks among oil and gas workers

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85107675542

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Benson, C.; Dimopoulos, C.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Varianou Mikellidou, C.; Boustras, G.
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Current Wildland Fire Patterns and Challenges in Europe: A Synthesis of National Perspectives

Air, Soil and Water Research
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85110636170

Part of ISSN: 11786221
Contributors: Fernandez-Anez, N.; Krasovskiy, A.; Müller, M.; Vacik, H.; Baetens, J.; Hukić, E.; Kapovic Solomun, M.; Atanassova, I.; Glushkova, M.; Bogunović, I. et al.
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Employers’ perceived importance and the use (or non-use) of workplace risk assessment in micro-sized and small enterprises in Europe with focus on Cyprus

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85102853123

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Anyfantis, I.D.; Leka, S.; Reniers, G.; Boustras, G.
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Impact assessment of COVID-19 non-pharmaceutical interventions in long term care facilities in Cyprus: Safety improvement strategy

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85111285970

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Vogazianos, P.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Haralambous, C.; Mikellidou, C.V.; Boustras, G.; Andreou, M.; Silvestros, V.; Theofanous, F.; Soteriou, S.; Gregoriou, I. et al.
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Measuring performance within the ageing workforce

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85103764916

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Varianou-Mikellidou, C.; Boustras, G.; Nicolaidou, O.; Dimopoulos, C.; Mikellides, N.
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Safety and risk analysis in digitalized process operations warning of possible deviating conditions in the process environment

Process Safety and Environmental Protection
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85103340655

Part of ISSN: 09575820
Contributors: Benson, C.; Argyropoulos, C.D.; Dimopoulos, C.; Mikellidou, C.V.; Boustras, G.
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Safety science: A bibliographic synopsis of publications in 2020

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85102595757

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Goerlandt, F.; Li, J.; Reniers, G.; Boustras, G.
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The use of weak signals in occupational safety and health: An investigation

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85102973010

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Nicolaidou, O.; Dimopoulos, C.; Varianou-Mikellidou, C.; Boustras, G.; Mikellides, N.
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Weaving public health and safety nets to respond the COVID-19 pandemic

Safety Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85093938359

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Fan, D.; Li, Y.; Liu, W.; Yue, X.-G.; Boustras, G.
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Wildfire Risk Reduction Based on Landscape Management

Studies in Systems, Decision and Control
2021 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85108191901

Part of ISSN: 21984190 21984182
Contributors: Dobrinkova, N.; Trindade, C.; Hope, C.; Bushey, C.; Held, A.; Nugent, C.; Eftychidis, G.; Cardil, A.; Boustras, G.; Katsaros, E.
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Analysis of categorical incident data and design for safety interventions using axiomatic design framework

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85076752495

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Verma, A.; Maiti, J.; Boustras, G.
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Challenges for safety intervention in emergency vehicle fleets: A case study

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85075027103

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Muir, C.; Newnam, S.; Newstead, S.; Boustras, G.
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In the midst of the perfect storm: Swift public health actions needed in order to increase societal safety during the COVID-19 pandemic

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85085255780

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Pikoulis, E.; Puchner, K.; Riza, E.; Kakalou, E.; Pavlopoulos, E.; Tsiamis, C.; Tokakis, V.; Boustras, G.; Terzidis, A.; Karamagioli, V.
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Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) management practices in micro- and small-sized enterprises: The case of the Portuguese waste management sector

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85084819335

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Rodrigues, M.A.; Sá, A.; Masi, D.; Oliveira, A.; Boustras, G.; Leka, S.; Guldenmund, F.
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Occupational safety in micro firms using chemicals: Evidence from cyprus, greece and romania

Proceedings of the 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference and the 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference
2020 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85107276813

Contributors: Bachtsetzis, C.; Tzanas, K.; Anyfantis, I.; Boustras, G.
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Occupational safety in micro firms using chemicals: Evidence from Cyprus, Greece and Romania

30th European Safety and Reliability Conference, ESREL 2020 and 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference, PSAM 2020
2020 | Conference paper
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2-s2.0-85110361539

Contributors: Bachtsetzis, C.; Tzanas, K.; Anyfantis, I.; Boustras, G.
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Safety science new scope

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85073765560

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Contributors: Boustras, G.; Grote, G.; Reniers, G.; Maiti, J.; Cozzani, V.; Jain, A.; Newnam, S.; Aneziri, O.; Le-Coze, J.C.; Kenneth Arne, P.G.
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The effects of part-time employment and employment in rotating periods on occupational accidents. The case of Greece

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85071885028

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Contributors: Anyfantis, I.D.; Boustras, G.
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The Interface of Safety and Security; The Workplace

SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
2020 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85093933628

Part of ISSN: 21915318 2191530X
Contributors: Boustras, G.
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Towards a reconceptualization of safety and security, their interactions, and policy requirements in a 21st century context

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85090416078

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Contributors: Boustras, G.; Waring, A.
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Work-related factors and individual characteristics affecting work ability of different age groups

Safety Science
2020 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85083313573

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Contributors: Varianou-Mikellidou, C.; Boustras, G.; Nicolaidou, O.; Dimopoulos, C.; Anyfantis, I.; Messios, P.
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Cross-Sectional Survey on Burnout and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Greek and Cypriot Occupational Therapists

Occupational Therapy in Mental Health
2020-07-02 | Journal article
Contributors: Ioannis D. Anyfantis; Pavlina Psychouli; Cleo Varianou-Mikelidou; George Boustras
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Crisis management in public administration: The three phases model for safety incidents

Safety Science
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85056831202

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Contributors: Tokakis, V.; Polychroniou, P.; Boustras, G.
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Optimisation of preparedness and response of health services in major crises using the IMPRESS platform

Studies in Computational Intelligence
2019 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85053528795

Part of ISSN: 1860949X
Contributors: Dobrinkova, N.; Finnie, T.; Thompson, J.; Hall, I.; Dimopoulos, C.; Boustras, G.; Danidou, Y.; Efstathiou, N.; Psaroudakis, C.; Koutras, N. et al.
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Validating the accuracy of ESENER-II in assessing psychosocial risks for the case of micro firms in Cyprus

Safety Science
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85070915938

Part of ISSN: 18791042 09257535
Contributors: Stamatogianni, E.; Anyfantis, I.D.; Dimopoulos, C.; Boustras, G.
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Developing an innovative framework for enhancing the resilience of critical infrastructure to climate change

Safety Science
2019-10 | Journal article
Contributors: Louisa Marie Shakou; Jean-Luc Wybo; Genserik Reniers; Georgios Boustras
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Occupational health and safety management in the context of an ageing workforce

Safety Science
2019-07 | Journal article
Contributors: Cleo Varianou-Mikellidou; Georgios Boustras; Christos Dimopoulos; Jean-Luc Wybo; Frank W. Guldenmund; Olga Nicolaidou; Ioannis Anyfantis
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Forty years of Safety Science: A bibliometric overview

Safety Science
2019-06 | Journal article
Contributors: José M. Merigó; Jaime Miranda; Nikunja Mohan Modak; Georgios Boustras; Catalina de la Sotta
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Review activity for European journal for security research. (1)