Generolo Jono Žemaičio Lietuvos karo akademija

The subject of this article concerns the safety of mass events and is dictated by their increasing popularity. Mass events are organized at various levels of the territorial division and have a very diverse range. Their safe organization and course are important from the point of view of the country’s internal security. The authors provide novel insights into risk management peculiarities of mass events in designed to prevent possible terrorist activities.

Company management is associated with a number of activities. Occupational health and safety management is one of these activities. Taking care of proper health and safety is not only the responsibility of an employer, but also significantly contributes to the quality and efficiency of work. The subject of this paper is an example of occupational health and safety management in the aspect of accident risk management on the example of a scrap metal collection and processing company. In the paper the use of the Spaghetti diagram to improve safety in the workplace was presented.

The present article analyses the relationship between coping styles, defence mechanisms and time perspectives in subjects representing type I and II alcohol dependence according to the classification developed by Lesch. The results showed that among people belonging to type I addiction according to Lesch, a higher intensity of coping style focused on emotions is associated with a higher level of immature defence mechanisms, in particular denial and devaluation. A higher intensity of task-focused coping style in type I alcohol dependent individuals according to Lesch is accompanied by the use of mature defence mechanisms, such as humour and anticipation. In the group of people with type II alcoholism according to Lesch, focusing on past positive events is associated with an increased use of avoidant coping style, as well as its two subscales – engaging in substitute activities and seeking social contacts.