Work and the Eye
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Author Description
Work and the Eye is the first comprehensive guide to vision in the workplace. It identifies the potential visual problems in carrying out a task, and offers guidance in maximizing visual performance. The book discusses visual standards, codes, and regulations applying to particular tasks or jobs, and outlines the methods of vision screening available.The injuries which may result from unintentional exposure (such as to VDUs), as well as ocular hazards, are described in detail. Also discussed are the various types of eye-protectors available, together with details of eye protection programs.The book is illustrated throughout with clear line diagrams which clarify and supplement the text. It is essential reading for all occupational optometrists and optometrists in training.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the intersection of visual health and workplace performance to establish a comprehensive framework for ocular safety. Rachel V. North, an expert in occupational optometry, synthesizes clinical standards and regulatory requirements to provide a technical manual for professionals. The book argues that systematic vision screening and proper protective protocols are necessary to mitigate hazards and optimize worker efficiency in modern industrial and office environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of visual standards and regulatory codes for specific job functions
- Methodologies for workplace vision screening and performance assessment
- Technical specifications for eye protection equipment and safety program implementation
- Detailed examination of ocular hazards and injuries related to VDU exposure
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general clinical optometry outside of occupational contexts
- Does not provide medical treatment protocols for ocular diseases unrelated to workplace injury
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts identify this work as a foundational text for occupational optometrists and those specializing in industrial safety. Readers frequently note the technical density of the prose and the utility of the included line diagrams for clarifying complex regulatory information.
Page Count:
240
Publication Date:
1994-01-27
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0192618857
ISBN-13:
9780192618856
Wounds And Injuries
Ergonomics
Optometry
Occupational Health
Public Health
Workplace Safety
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