Physical and biological hazards of the workplace /

"Completely updated version this classic reference covers both physical hazards and biological agents. Provides updated information on protecting workers from proven and possible health risks from manual material handling, extremes of temperature and pressure, ionizing and non-ionizing (magneti...

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Other Authors: Stave, Gregg M. (Editor), Wald, Peter H., 1955- (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons Incorporated, [2017]
Edition:Third edition.
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click to view
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Summary:"Completely updated version this classic reference covers both physical hazards and biological agents. Provides updated information on protecting workers from proven and possible health risks from manual material handling, extremes of temperature and pressure, ionizing and non-ionizing (magnetic fields) radiation, shiftwork, and more Details major changes in our understanding of biological hazards including Ebola, Chikungunya, Zika, HIV, Hepatitis C, Lyme disease, MERS-CoV, TB, and much more. All infectious diseases have been updated from an occupational health perspective Includes practical guidance on to how to set up medical surveillance for hazards and suggests preventive measures that can be used to reduce occupational diseases"--
Physical Description:1 online resource (607 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119276524 (e-book)