Enhancing Occupational Safety and Health

In this comprehensive guide to occupational safety and health, the authors have taken an international and holistic perspective, foregoing regional prescriptive models for a self-regulatory, risk management based approach to health and safety at work. Both technical and human factors are considered in all areas of health and safety management. The book also explains how to implement an overall occupational health and safety management system in a company. Each chapter includes a workplace application, further reading recommendations, and end of chapter questions. The book is supported by a companion site featuring references and up-to-date links to country-specific legislation. Contents: -Current concepts in work safety and health -Safety management -Common and statute law -Health and risk management -Workplace inspections -Accident prevention -Risk engineering -Health at work -Hazardous substance management -Work environment -Ergonomics -Workers' compensation and rehabilitation -Health and safety training -Health and safety management systems -Information sources