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Fully revised for this second edition, the Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health provides a concise practice-based guide. Bringing together the latest legislation and guidance with current practice in the field, this is your authoritative guide to assessing and managing health risks in the workplace. Consisting of twelve sections covering the full breadth of practice, the Handbook includes workplace hazards and diseases, occupational health emergencies, and practical procedures. This second edition is also updated with new information on psychiatric emergencies, psychological therapies, chronic pain management, writing a policy, and obesity. Providing a thorough, easy-to-use guide to the whole of occupational health, this Handbook is the essential resource for all occupational physicians, occupational health nurses, occupational hygienists, and all those dealing with workplace health and fitness, giving you the information you need at your fingertips.
This handbook serves as a comprehensive, practice-based reference for identifying, assessing, and managing health risks within the workplace environment. The authors, Finlay Dick, Julia Smedley, and Steven S. Sadhra, synthesize current international legislation, clinical guidance, and established occupational health protocols into a portable format. The text provides a structured framework for practitioners to navigate complex workplace health challenges, ranging from acute emergencies to long-term chronic condition management.
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Experts and practitioners frequently cite this handbook as a foundational resource for occupational physicians, nurses, and hygienists due to its concise, actionable structure. Readers often note the high density of clinical information, which makes it a reliable reference for daily practice in diverse workplace settings.
Page Count:
944
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0191653306
ISBN-13:
9780191653308
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