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STATE OF DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SECURITY AND PROTECTION IN THE EU AND WORLD IN 2024
No full textSAŽETAK Završni rad proučava stanje razvoja i primjenu umjetne inteligencije (UI) u sigurnosti i zaštiti u Europskoj Uniji i svijetu u 2024. godini. Odabir ove teme važan je iz perspektive zaštite na radu, zbog sve veće primjene umjetne inteligencije u radnim procesima, nadzoru nad profesionalnim rizicima te preispituje načine zaštite zdravlja i sigurnosti radnika na radnome mjestu. Uvid u rad pružit će pregled važnih tehnologija kao što su strojno učenje, obrada prirodnog jezika, duboko učenje i ostalo, te povijesni razvoj UI od ideje iz antike do naše sadašnjice. Fokus se stavlja na primjenu u svakodnevnom životu te zakonskoj regulativi u EU i zemljama svijeta kao što su SAD, Kina ili UK i njihova ulaganja u samu umjetnu inteligenciju. Naposljetku, obradit ćemo primjenu i učinke UI na rad jedne belgijske tvornice automobila te posljedične učinke UI na njeno poslovanje, te kakvo je stanje s primjenom UI u Hrvatskoj kao i ključne probleme napretka.The final paper studies the state of development and application of artificial intelligence (AI) security and protection in the European Union and the world in 2024. The choice of this topic is essential from an occupational safety perspective, due to the increasing application of artificial intelligence in work processes, monitoring occupational risks, and reviewing ways to protect the health and safety of workers in the workplace. Insight into the work will provide an overview of important technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing, deep learning and others, as well as the historical development of AI from the idea of antiquity to our present. Focus is placed on application in everyday life and legislation in the EU and countries around the world such as the USA, China, or the UK and their investments in artificial intelligence itself. Finally, we will discuss the application and effects of AI on the work of a Belgian car factory and the consequent effects of AI on its business, as well as the current state of AI application in Croatia, as well as key issues for progress
NUCLEAR POWER PLANT KRŠKO – ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
No full textPredmet istraživanja ovog rada je područje nuklearnih elektrana, od uvodnog teorijskog dijela, upoznavanja sa nuklearnom elektranom Krško, pa do problematike vezane uz utjecaj NEK na okoliš te sigurnost i zaštita prilikom rada NE. Vidjeti će se koji su danas sve obnovljivi izvori električne energije, kako dolazi do reakcija fisije i fuzije, što je nuklearni reaktor, koji su mu osnovni dijelovi i kako ih se sve može podijeliti. Ovaj rad istražuje postoji li u Hrvatskoj zakonska regulativa vezana za nuklearnu energiju, s obzirom na postojanje naše jedine NE, upoznavanje sa NEK, principom rada elektrane. Analizirati će se utjecaj elektrane na okoliš i kako se sve štite radnici prilikom rada u elektrani.The subject of this paper is the field of nuclear power plants, from the introductory theoretical part, introduction to the Krško nuclear power plant, to the issues related to the impact of the NPPK on the environment and safety and protection during the operation of the NPP. It can be seen what renewable sources of electricity are today, how fission and fusion reactions occur, what a nuclear reactor is, what its basic parts are and how we can classify them. This paper investigates whether there is any legal regulation related to nuclear energy in Croatia, given the existence of our only NPP, introduction to the NPP, the principle of operation of the power plant. The impact of the power plant on the environment and how workers are protected when working in the power plant will be analyzed
HAZARDS IN HONEY PRODUCTION AND PROCESSING WORK
No full textPčelarstvo, kao specifična grana stočarstva, predstavlja jednu od najstarijih i najvažnijih poljoprivrednih djelatnosti u ljudskoj povijesti. Osim što ima izuzetnu ulogu u očuvanju ekosustava kroz oprašivanje biljaka, ono je i značajan izvor prirodnih proizvoda poput meda, voska, propolisa i matične mliječi. Među njima, proizvodnja meda zauzima posebno mjesto, kako zbog svoje nutritivne i ljekovite vrijednosti, tako i zbog gospodarskog značaja. Unatoč brojnim prednostima i privlačnosti koju ovaj posao ima, rad u pčelarstvu nosi određene rizike i opasnosti. Tijekom obavljanja svakodnevnih aktivnosti, pčelari su izloženi različitim vrstama prijetnji – od fizičkih ozljeda i uboda pčela, do kemijskih i bioloških utjecaja koji mogu imati ozbiljne posljedice po zdravlje. Upravo iz tog razloga, poznavanje osnovnih proizvodnih procesa, identifikacija potencijalnih rizika te primjena odgovarajućih mjera zaštite, ključno su i važni za sigurno te učinkovito bavljenje ovom djelatnošću. U ovom radu bit će analizirani glavni procesi u proizvodnji meda, opasnosti koje se mogu javiti tijekom rada na pčelinjacima te prilikom prerade i pakiranja proizvoda, kao i mjere zaštite koje se primjenjuju u svrhu smanjenja profesionalnih rizika u pčelarstvu.Beekeeping, as a specific branch of animal husbandry, is one of the oldest and most important agricultural activities in human history. In addition to its essential role in preserving ecosystems through pollination, it is also a significant source of natural products such as honey, beeswax, propolis, and royal jelly. Among these, honey production holds a special place due to its nutritional, medicinal, and economic value. Despite it's many advantages and the appeal of the profession, beekeeping involves certain risks and hazards. During daily activities, beekeepers are exposed to various threats—from physical injuries and bee stings to chemical and biological factors that can have serious health consequences. For this reason, understanding the basic production processes, identifying potential risks, and implementing appropriate safety measures are essential for engaging in beekeeping safely and effectively. This work will analyze the main processes involved in honey production, the dangers that may arise during work in apiaries as well as during the processing and packaging of honey, and the protective measures used to reduce occupational risks in beekeeping
INTERVENTION PLAN FOR LARGE OPEN SPACE FIRES AND STATE INTERVENTION FIRE DEPARTMENTS
No full textRad analizira sustav zaštite od požara otvorenog prostora s naglaskom na organizacijske, tehničke i operativne aspekte u Republici Hrvatskoj, s posebnim osvrtom na Šibensko-kninsku županiju. Kroz teorijski okvir, normativnu regulativu te empirijsku analizu slučaja velikog požara u Grebaštici iz 2023. godine, rad prikazuje kompleksnost upravljanja požarnim incidentima visokog intenziteta. Istraživanje ističe važnost prostorne kategorizacije ugroženosti, standardiziranih protokola zapovijedanja, kao i uloge Državnih intervencijskih vatrogasnih postrojbi u efikasnoj reakciji na izvanredne situacije. Zaključci ukazuju na potrebu kontinuiranog unaprjeđenja tehničkih kapaciteta, međužupanijske suradnje i sustava ranog otkrivanja požara, u svjetlu sve izraženijih klimatskih izazova.This paper analyzes the open space fire protection system, with an emphasis on its organizational, technical, and operational aspects in the Republic of Croatia, with a special focus on Šibenik-Knin County. Through a theoretical framework, normative regulations, and an empirical analysis of the 2023 large fire in Grebaštica, the paper demonstrates the complexity of managing high- intensity fire incidents. The research highlights the importance of spatial categorization of vulnerability, standardized command protocols, as well as the role of State intervention fire departments in an efficient response to emergencies. The conclusions indicate the need for continuous improvement of technical capacities, inter-county cooperation, and early fire detection systems, in light of increasingly pronounced climate challenge
THE RESEARCH ON THE APPLICATION OF ERGONOMIC PRINCIPLES IN TRAFFIC
No full textČovjek je kroz cijelu povijest ljudske civilizacije prilagođavao alate kako bi ih lakše koristio. Od početka industrijske revolucije prilagođavanje alata i procesa rada ljudskim karakteristikama imalo je cilj povećala učinkovitost rada. Od sredine 20. stoljeća prilagodba dobiva naziv ergonomija. Krize i globalizacija tržišta povećale su značaj ergonomije za poduzeća, a što je dovelo do razvoja projektne ergonomije. Cilj projektne ergonomije bio je već u fazi projektiranja strojeva i procesa rada postići što je veću moguću usklađenost čovjeka-stroja-okoline s kojom se trebala povećati ne samo učinkovitost rada već ugodnosti i sigurnost. Istraživanja su pokazala da ugodnost i sigurnost rada imaju direktan utjecaj na učinkovitost rada i zdravlje radnika. Promet je važna gospodarska djelatnost koja poput krvotoka povezuje sve dijelove gospodarstva i društva i utječe na njegov razvoj. Ergonomija u prometu omogućuje ugodniji, brži i sigurniji prijevoz robe i putnika, a prometnim poduzećima povećava učinkovitost i profitabilnost rada. Primjena ergonomskih načela ovisi o znanju vozača da ih primjene u pripremi vozila svojim karakteristikama tijela. Ergonomska prilagodba vozila smanjuje naprezanje i umaranje vozača tijekom vožnje, a umor je jedan od važnih uzroka pogreški vozača i prometnih nesreća. Prekomjerno naprezanje tijekom vožnje utječe na zdravlje vozača, a kroz vrijeme može dovesti do razvoja raznih mišićno- koštanih problema i profesionalnih oboljenja. U eksperimentalnom dijelu ovog završnog rada provedeno je istraživanje poznavanja i primjena ergonomskih načela na primjeru taksi prometa. Istraživanje je provedeno metodom dubinskog intervjua, a koji je proveden sa tri vozača taksija. Na temelju rezultata istraživanja može se zaključiti da vozačima taksija nedostaje znanja iz ergonomije, jer taj posao obavljaju ljudi različitih zanimanja koji su svoje znanje o prometu, ergonomiji i ergonomiji u prometu stekli u autoškoli.Throughout the history of human civilization, man has adapted tools to make them easier to use. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, adapting tools and work processes to human characteristics has had the goal of increasing work efficiency. Since the mid-20th century, adaptation has been called ergonomics. Crises and market globalization have increased the importance of ergonomics for companies, which has led to the development of design ergonomics. The goal of design ergonomics was to achieve the greatest possible human-machine- environment harmony, already in the design phase of machines and work processes, which was supposed to increase not only work efficiency but also comfort and safety. Research has shown that comfort and safety at work have a direct impact on work efficiency and worker health. Transport is an important economic activity that, like the bloodstream, connects all parts of the economy and society and affects its development. Ergonomics in transport enables more comfortable, faster and safer transport of goods and passengers, and for transport companies increases the efficiency and profitability of work. The application of ergonomic principles depends on the driver's knowledge of how to apply them in preparing vehicles for their body characteristics. Ergonomic adaptation of vehicles reduces driver strain and fatigue while driving, and fatigue is one of the important causes of driver errors and traffic accidents. Excessive strain while driving affects the health of drivers, and over time can lead to the development of various musculoskeletal problems and occupational diseases. In the experimental part of this final paper, a study of the knowledge and application of ergonomic principles was conducted using the example of taxi traffic. The research was conducted using the in-depth interview method, which was conducted with three taxi drivers. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that taxi drivers lack knowledge of ergonomics, because this job is performed by people of different professions who acquired their knowledge of traffic, ergonomics and ergonomics in traffic in driving schools
WATER-MIST FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM
No full textOvaj rad bavi se istraživanjem, analizom i primjenom sustava za gašenje požara vodenom maglom, koji predstavlja jedno od najučinkovitijih i ekološki prihvatljivih rješenja u modernoj zaštiti od požara. Sustav se temelji na korištenju finih kapljica vode pod visokim tlakom, koje omogućuju brzo hlađenje požara, smanjenje koncentracije kisika u zapaljivom području te sprječavanje širenja toplinskog zračenja. U usporedbi s konvencionalnim metodama gašenja, poput sprinkler sustava, vodena magla troši znatno manje vode, čime se minimizira sekundarna šteta uzrokovana gašenjem. Rad pruža detaljan pregled stabilnih sustava za gašenje požara te analizira prednosti i nedostatke različitih metoda gašenja, uključujući sustave bazirane na kemijskim sredstvima, plinovima i vodom. U radu su detaljno opisane ključne komponente sustava za gašenje požara vodenom maglom, poput mlaznica, visokotlačnih pumpi, cjevovoda, spremnika za vodu i kontrolnih jedinica. Objašnjen je princip rada sustava, uključujući mehanizme hlađenja, istiskivanja kisika i blokiranja prijenosa topline, koji zajedno osiguravaju učinkovito gašenje požara i smanjenje njegovog širenja.. Jedan od ključnih dijelova rada posvećen je prednostima i izazovima primjene ovog sustava u praksi. Pored tehničkih i ekonomskih aspekata, rad se bavi i regulatornim zahtjevima te standardima koji definiraju dizajn, testiranje i certificiranje sustava vodene magle. S obzirom na njegovu visoku učinkovitost i ekološku održivost, sustav za gašenje požara vodenom maglom sve se češće koristi u zaštiti kritične infrastrukture, industrijskih postrojenja, kulturnih i povijesnih objekata te modernih građevina.This paper explores the research, analysis, and application of water mist fire suppression systems, which represent one of the most effective and environmentally friendly solutions in modern fire protection. The system is based on the use of fine water droplets under high pressure, enabling rapid fire cooling, reduction of oxygen concentration in the combustible area, and prevention of heat radiation spread. Compared to conventional fire suppression methods, such as sprinkler systems, water mist consumes significantly less water, minimizing secondary damage caused by extinguishing. The paper provides a detailed overview of fixed fire suppression systems and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of different extinguishing methods, including systems based on chemical agents, gases, and water. It thoroughly describes the key components of water mist fire suppression systems, such as nozzles, high-pressure pumps, pipelines, water tanks, and control units. The working principle of the system is explained, including cooling mechanisms, oxygen displacement, and heat transfer blocking, which together ensure effective fire suppression and prevent its spread. One of the key sections of the paper focuses on the advantages and challenges of applying this system in practice. In addition to technical and economic aspects, the paper also addresses regulatory requirements and standards that define the design, testing, and certification of water mist systems. Due to its high efficiency and environmental sustainability, the water mist fire suppression system is increasingly used in the protection of critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, cultural and historical buildings, and modern structures
STAGES OF IMPLEMENTATION OF HOME PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEMS
No full textSAŽETAK Ovaj rad istražuje kako postaviti solarnu elektranu na obiteljsku kuću. Na početku rada se navodi sva potrebna dokumentacija kako bi započeli sa procesom ugradnje, kao i potrebne uvjete za sufinanciranje. Opisuju se vrste solarnih sustava, njihove karakteristike, prednosti i nedostatci. U drugom dijelu se navode i detaljno opisuju komponente solarnih sustava, koje su njihove karakteristike i koje su njihove svrhe u sustavu. Objašnjava se utjecaji vanjskih čimbenika na rad solarnih panela kao i načini spajanja i njihove pojedine prednosti. Završni dio opisuje postupak održavanja, kako bi s produljio vijek trajanja i dobila maksimalna moguća proizvodnja električne energije. Također će se navesti sve buduće tehnologije koje će se koristiti ili se već koriste za solarne sustave.This paper explores how to install a solar power plant on a single-family house. At the beginning of the study, all the necessary documentation is listed in order to start with the installation process, as well as the necessary conditions for co-financing. The types of solar systems, their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages are described. In the second part, the components of solar systems are listed and described in detail, what are their characteristics and what are their purposes in the system. The influence of external factors on the operation of solar panels is explained, as well as the methods of connection and their individual advantages. The final part describes the maintenance process, in order to extend the service life and obtain the maximum possible production of electricity. Any future technologies that will be used or are already being used for solar systems will also be listed
FOREST CRANES AS AN ELEMENT OF PROTECTION AT WORK
No full textU ovom radu ukratko su opisane šumske dizalice te opasnosti i rizici koji se javljaju pri radu sa šumskim dizalicama. Naglasak je stavljen na navedene opasnosti, kao i mjere koje poduzimanju za smanjenje i sprječavanje rizika i ozljeda s kojima se radnik susreće. Cilj svakog poslodavca je zaštita radnika i osoba koje se nalaze na mjestu rada, stoga je dužan osigurati siguran rad i radni okoliš poduzimanjem mjera zaštite. Spomenute mjere mogu biti u vidu korištenja osobne zaštitne opreme, zaštitnih naprava, provjere tehničke ispravnosti stroja te davanja uputa i postavljanja znakova upozorenja i opasnosti. Shodno tome, radnici su dužni poštovati upute i mjere poslodavca te održavati radno mjesto, pazeći pritom na ostale radnike.This final paper briefly describes forest cranes and the dangers and risks that occur when working with forest cranes. Emphasis is placed on the mentioned dangers, as well as the measures to be taken to reduce and prevent the risks and injuries that the worker encounters. The goal of every employer is the protection of workers and persons at the workplace, therefore he is obliged to ensure safe work and the working environment by taking protective measures. The mentioned measures can be in the form of using personal protective equipment, protective devices, checking the technical correctness of the machine and giving instructions and placing warning and danger signs. Accordingly, workers are obliged to respect the instructions and measures of the employer and to maintain the workplace, taking care of other workers
THE USE OF DRONES IN THE REPUBLIC OD CROATIA WITH REFERENCE TO THE EXECUTION OD UAV FLIGTH OPERATION BAY REMOTE PILOTS IN A SAFE MANNER BY MEMBERS OF THE EMERGENCY SERVICES AND IN CRISIS SITUATIONS
No full textZanimanje vatrogasca ubraja se među najrizičnija zanimanja. Njihova uloga ne svodi se isključivo na gašenje požara već vatrogasci sudjeluju u spašavanju ljudi i životinja te interveniraju u različitim vrstama izvanrednih situacija. Svaka smjena donosi nove izazove, a priroda i vrijeme intervencije nikada nisu unaprijed poznati. Brzi razvoj tehnologije u posljednjim desetljećima značajno je utjecao na način na koji se društvo nosi s izazovima u području sigurnosti, zaštite i upravljanja kriznim situacijama. Među tehnološkim inovacijama opreme i tehnike koje su našle široku primjenu u civilnom sektoru ističu se bespilotne letjelice, poznatije kao dronovi ili UAS (engl. Unmanned Aircraft Systems). Ovi sustavi sve se češće koriste kao alat za izviđanje, nadzor, prikupljanje informacija i operativnu podršku posebice u djelovanju žurnih službi, kao što su vatrogasne postrojbe, policija, hitna medicinska pomoć i civilna zaštita. Razvojem tehnologije koja podržave ove sustave kao što su pametni telefoni, kamere, grafički i procesorski čipovi, senzori, baterije, softveri i sustavi za prikupljanje i analizu podataka i istodobna komercijalizacija sve kvalitetnije opreme omogućili su usporedni razvoj sustava bespilotnih letjelica i njihov proboj u komercijalne svrhe. Od prvotne uporabe u vojne svrhe, dronovi su kroz vrijeme postali pristupačni i za civilne korisnike. Danas su neizostavan dio mnogih sektora, uključujući poljoprivredu, građevinu, filmsku industriju, promet te sve više i sektor zaštite i spašavanja. Njihova sposobnost da brzo dođu do nepristupačnih lokacija, pružaju pregled iz zraka te detektiraju toplinska žarišta čini ih izuzetno korisnima u kriznim situacijama kao što su požari, poplave, potresi ili nesreće velikih razmjera. Potrebno je poznavati uvijete i način upotrebe dronova u Republici Hrvatskoj, sukladno Uredbi EU 947 koja definira siguran način upotrebe bespilotnih letjelica u zračnom prostoru Europske Unije koja je kao i inače svjetski predvodnik kada su u V pitanju sigurnosni propisi koji definiraju sigurnu i održivu primjenu UAV-a u svome zračnom prostoru. Rano definiranje pravila, naglasak na edukaciju udaljenih pilota kao i poticanje izvođenja trening letačkih operacija u svrhu izrade Standardnih operativnih postupaka sa ciljem ishođenja iznimki od osnovnih restrikcija korištenja zračnog prostora, a kako bi se iskoristio puni potencijal dron tehnologije u čitavom nizu različitih načina primjene dron tehnologije. Dron tehnologija je alat koji će ubrzati i olakšati neke od dosadašnjih postupaka i procedura ili moguće u budućnosti i zamijeniti ulogu čovjeka u pojedinim zadacima ili postupcima pogotovo za pripadnike žurnih službi na dugotrajnim i napornim intervencijama. To su samo neki od argumenata zašto je dobro studiozno i odgovorno pristupiti implementaciji dron tehnologije. Kako u svemu tako je i ovdje vrlo bitna zakonska regulativa i poznavanje iste.The profession of a firefighter is one of the riskiest professions. Their role is not limited to putting out fires – firefighters participate in rescuing people and animals and intervene in various types of emergency situations. Each shift brings new challenges, and the nature and timing of the intervention are never known in advance. The rapid development of technology in recent decades has significantly influenced the way society deals with challenges in the field of security, protection and crisis management. Among the technological innovations in equipment and techniques that have found widespread application in the civilian sector, unmanned aerial vehicles, better known as drones or UAS (Unmanned Aircraft Systems), stand out. These systems are increasingly used as a tool for reconnaissance, surveillance, information gathering and operational support especially in the operations of emergency services, such as fire departments, police, emergency medical services and civil protection. The development of technology that supports these systems, such as smartphones, cameras, graphics and processor chips, sensors, batteries, software and systems for data collection and analysis, and the simultaneous commercialization of increasingly high-quality equipment, have enabled the parallel development of unmanned aerial vehicle systems and their breakthrough for commercial purposes. From their initial military use, drones have gradually become accessible to civilian users. Today, they are an indispensable part of many sectors, including agriculture, construction, the film industry, transportation, and, increasingly, the protection and rescue sector. Their ability to quickly reach inaccessible locations, provide aerial surveillance, and detect heat hotspots makes them extremely useful in crisis situations such as fires, floods, earthquakes, or large-scale accidents. VII It is necessary to know the conditions and method of using drones in the Republic of Croatia, in accordance with EU Regulation 947, which defines the safe use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the airspace of the European Union, which is, as usual, a world leader when it comes to safety regulations that define the safe and sustainable use of UAS in its airspace. Early definition of the rules, emphasis on the education of remote pilots as well as encouraging the performance of training flight operations for the purpose of creating Standard Operating Procedures with the aim of obtaining exceptions to the basic restrictions on the use of airspace, and in order to use the full potential of drone technology in a whole series of different ways of applying drone technology. Drone technology is a tool that will speed up and facilitate some of the current procedures and procedures, or possibly in the future and replace the role of humans in certain tasks or procedures, especially for members of the emergency services in long-term and strenuous interventions. These are just some of the arguments why it is good to approach the implementation of drone technology studiously and responsibly. As in everything, legal regulations and knowledge of them are very important here
THE IMPACT OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM ON THE HUMAN BODY
No full textIzloženost šesterovalentnom kromu (Cr(VI)) u industriji predstavlja značajan zdravstveni rizik, jer je ova kemijska tvar klasificirana kao kancerogena. Zakonodavni okviri i sigurnosni standardi ključni su za smanjenje rizika za radnike, a u Hrvatskoj i međunarodnim okvirima postoje stroga pravila za zaštitu od izloženosti opasnim kemikalijama poput šesterovalentnom kromu. U Hrvatskoj, Zakon o zaštiti na radu obvezuje poslodavce da poduzmu mjere za zaštitu radnika od opasnosti na radnom mjestu, uključujući i izloženost kemikalijama poput šesterovalentnom kromu. Pravilnik o sigurnosti i zdravlju na radu s kemikalijama definira specifične mjere zaštite. Na međunarodnoj razini, OSHA postavlja dopuštene granice izloženosti na 5 μg/m³ za šesterovalentni krom, dok EU smjernice definiraju graničnu vrijednost od 0.005 mg/m³. IARC ga klasificira kao kancerogen za ljude (Grupa 1). Zaštita radnika uključuje uporabu osobne zaštitne opreme (OZO), poput respiratora, rukavica i zaštitne odjeće, koji se moraju pravilno koristiti i održavati. Respiratori štite dišne organe, rukavice zaštitite ruke od kemikalija, a odjeća tijelo od direktnog kontakta. Također, važno je osigurati dobru ventilaciju i sustave za filtraciju zraka na radnim mjestima. Jedan od najpoznatijih slučajeva izloženosti šesterovalentnom kromu bio je onaj u Hinkleyju, Kalifornija, gdje je PG&E ispuštala kontaminirane otpadne vode u podzemne vode, što je dovelo do velikog broja zdravstvenih problema među lokalnim stanovništvom. Ovaj slučaj postao je poznat zahvaljujući pravnoj borbi Erin Brockovich, koja je na kraju rezultirala velikom nagodbom za žrtve.Exposure to hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) in industry poses a significant health risk, as this chemical substance is classified as carcinogenic. Legislative frameworks and safety standards are essential to reduce the risk to workers, and in Croatia and internationally there are strict rules for protection from exposure to hazardous chemicals such as hexavalent chromium. In Croatia, the Occupational Safety and Health Act obliges employers to take measures to protect workers from workplace hazards, including exposure to chemicals such as hexavalent chromium. The Ordinance on Safety and Health at Work with Chemicals defines specific protective measures. Internationally, OSHA sets permissible exposure limits at 5 μg/m³ for hexavalent chromium, while EU guidelines define a limit value of 0.005 mg/m³. IARC classifies it as carcinogenic to humans (Group 1). Worker protection includes the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, gloves and protective clothing, which must be used and maintained properly. Respirators protect the respiratory system, gloves protect the hands from chemicals, and clothing protects the body from direct contact. It is also important to ensure good ventilation and air filtration systems in workplaces. One of the most famous cases of exposure to hexavalent chromium was in Hinkley, California, where PG&E discharged contaminated wastewater into groundwater, which led to a large number of health problems among local residents. This case became famous thanks to the legal battle of Erin Brockovich, which ultimately resulted in a large settlement for the victims