Principles of occupational health and hygeine
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Book
Publisher
Allen and Unwin
School
School of Medical and Health Sciences
Abstract
Today's workplaces are full of materials and processes which are potentially hazardous to our health. Industry depends on a large range of naturally occurring and synthetic materials, many of which can adversely affect the health of the workers. Even some non-industrial workplaces can contain hazardous materials or cause exposure to physical or biological agents that can be harmful to health. Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of occupational health hazards and hazardous environments encountered in a range of industries and organisational settings. Leading industry professionals and educators explain how to identify key workplace hazards including chemical agents such as dusts, metals and gases; physical agents such as noise, radiation and extremes of heat and cold; and microbiological agents. They outline assessment procedures and processes for identifying exposure levels. They also explain how to evaluate risk and follow safety guidelines to control and manage these hazards effectively...
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Reed, S., Pisaniello, D., Benke, G., & Burton, K. (Eds.). (2019). Principles of occupational health and hygiene (2nd ed). Allen and Unwin. https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/books/academic-professional/health/Principles-of-Occupational-Health-and-Hygiene-Edited-by-Sue-Reed-Dino-Pisaniello-Geza-Benke-and-Kerrie-Burton-9781743311295