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Minimizing occupational risks through science and control.

Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management is a crucial guide for employers and safety professionals looking to minimize occupational hazards in the workplace. The textbook offers an innovative approach, using real-world case studies and practical examples. The book delves deep into various topics from hazard identification, dust and particular, metals, chemical contaminants to noise and vibration, radiation and pressure, biological hazards to control and management. It is widely used and highly recommended for students and safety professionals who prioritize employee safety and well-being.

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ISBN: 9781741143294
Authors: Megan Tranter
Publisher: Routledge
Date of Publication: 2004-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Business, Personal Development
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The science of occupational hygiene is growing, as is awareness amongst Australian employers of the importance of minimising occupational health and safety risk.Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management offers an innovative approach to learning about the practice and principles of occupational hygiene and managing risk in the workplace. This new edition of this widely used textbook has been extensively updated with new material on legislation and Australian and New Zealand standards. It also includes expanded sections on risk analysis and management. The theory of occupational hygiene is brought to life through case studies, illustrations and practical examples.Occupational hygiene aims to minimise ill-health from exposure to hazardous events by a process of identification, evaluation and control. These three stages form the foundation of this textbook as physical, psychological and emotional health risks are examined across the following * Hazard identification* Dusts and particulate* Metals* Chemical contaminants* Noise and vibration* Heat and cold* Radiation and pressure* Biological hazards* Ergonomics* Risk analysis* Control* Risk managementOccupational Hygiene and Risk Management is accompanied by a website with discussion questions, case studies, further readings and teacher resources, creating an invaluable resource for students and professionals.Visit www.allenandunwin.com/OHRM
 

Minimizing occupational risks through science and control.

Occupational Hygiene and Risk Management is a crucial guide for employers and safety professionals looking to minimize occupational hazards in the workplace. The textbook offers an innovative approach, using real-world case studies and practical examples. The book delves deep into various topics from hazard identification, dust and particular, metals, chemical contaminants to noise and vibration, radiation and pressure, biological hazards to control and management. It is widely used and highly recommended for students and safety professionals who prioritize employee safety and well-being.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.