Smooth Transition by Ironone's ATRAD online with the CSE
When Colombo Exchange upgraded Automated Trading System (ATS) with Version 7 on the 24th of February, Ironone Technologies was at hand to ensure that the online traders were not out in the cold, according to Lakmini Wijesundera, CEO, Asia Pacific Ironone Technologies.
"With a simultaneous launch at all 15 brokerage houses where ATRAD, Ironone's system is currently in use, Ironone transited to its upgrade FIX 5.0/FAST Protocol," she told the Business Times, adding that with this upgrade the clients using the system can continue to trade the way they were.
She said that Ironone Technologies provides software solutions such as online trading, broker back office and margin solutions. She added that with ATRAD'S web based access clients can access the system quickly without additional setting up which also contributed to a smooth upgrade. "
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Asitha Jayatunga, Head of Group Human Resources – Expolanka Holdings PLC and Vice President – Association of HR Professionals Sri Lanka (HRP), was presented with the HR LEAD- ERSHIP AWARD at the World HRD Congress 2012 held recently at Taj Lands End, Mumbai.
Mr Jayatunga, seen here with his award, was also a member of the elite panel of professionals who presented papers at the congress, speaking on the theme of Evolving HR strategies, made on invitation by the Global Advisory Council.
Prolonged working with bent wrist can lead to serious medical problems, thus Ergonomics aspects should thoroughly be considered during hand tool design. As ergonomics promotes natural postures, maximum efforts should be taken to design the handle such a way that the wrist will remain at its natural posture during usage of the hand tool.
Occupational accidents are said to be one of the most public health problems today. The traditional approach adopted in accident prevention is to identify the
In 2004 the eastern coastal belt of Sri Lanka was devastated by the sea water caused by a severe earthquake in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra. This catastrophe which got the name Tsunami came as a shock as Sri Lanka has never experienced such a severe tsunami before. This is a clear example of a tragedy occurring without warning and no precautions have been taken to soften its effect and control the damages. After the event Sri Lanka has now taken preventive measures like giving warning signals and precautionary measures in constructing buildings near the sea. Ergonomic measures were introduced after the event.
The above examples discussed under different disciplines in Ergonomics are simple and cheap to implement. The examples are easy to understand and provide the basic knowledge in ergonomics for beginners. There are also sophisticated and expensive application methods in ergonomics. However significant cost benefits can be obtained from many Ergonomic applications including technology transfer problems. Ergonomic principles can be used to prevent or control many chronic issues and industrial disputes at workplaces. Designing to fit the human characteristics of the users of workstations and products, considering the limitations and capacities of users, contribute immensely in increasing productivity and safety at work. All Ergonomic solutions must however be cost beneficial.
(An international consultant in the field of Ergonomics, Professor Abeysekera formerly worked for the Sri Lankan government specialising in Occupation Health and Safety issues before emigrating to Sweden in 1984. He is currently an Ergonomic Consultant for Work Science Academy of Sweden, and, since September 2011, has been affiliated to the Work Science Academy, Sri Lanka Branch, where he consults on Ergonomics issues in industry and academia. He can be reached via 011 2232492 or enec@sltnet.lk).