A Certain Company Estimates That Implementation of a Safety Glasses

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Essay

A certain company estimates that implementation of a safety glasses policy will cost $8000 per year.Eye injuries are rare in this plant,but 2 have occurred over the past five years at a cost of $50,000 each including direct costs and estimated hidden intangible costs.It is believed that the proposed safety glasses policy will reduce the hazard of eye injuries by 75%.If interest and inflation are ignored,the $20,000 actual cost is assumed to be typical of eye injury costs.Perform a cost/benefit analysis to weigh the benefits of the proposed safety glasses policy against its expected costs.

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Definitions:

Mucosa

The moist, inner lining of some organs and body cavities, such as the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach.

Muscularis

A layer of muscle in the walls of various organs, including the digestive tract, responsible for movement and mixing of contents.

Segmental Contraction

A mechanism of movement in the gastrointestinal tract where segments of intestines alternately contract and relax to mix and propel contents.

Mass Movements

The large-scale movements of the colon responsible for the bulk movement of feces towards the rectum.