Occupational health and safety
by
 
Clarke, Sharon, 1968-

Title
Occupational health and safety

Author
Clarke, Sharon, 1968-

ISBN
9780566089831

Publication Information
Farnham : Gower, 2011.

Physical Description
xix, 367 p. ; 25 cm.

Series
Psychological and behavioural aspects of risk.

General Note
Formerly CIP.

Contents
Contents -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- List of Contributors -- Acknowledgements -- Part I Occupational Health and Safety--Key Issues -- 1 Building a Safe and Healthy Workplace -- 2 The Business Case for Occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Beyond -- 3 Reporting and Investigating Accidents: Recognizing the Tip of the Iceberg -- Part II Individual Factors -- 4 Accident Proneness: Back in Vogue? -- 5 Injury Proneness -- Part III Work Environment Factors -- 6 Painful Hours? The Potential Costs of Extra Work Hours and Schedule Inflexibility to Workers' Physical Well-being.

Abstract
The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that every year there are 2.2 million fatal and 270 million non-fatal accidents or occupational diseases worldwide. Occupational Health and Safety looks at the research into what causes accidents and errors in the workplace. Emphasizing the psychological and behavioural aspects of risk in organizations, it includes case studies and best practices. The contributors to this volume come from various countries, reflecting unique interest and knowledge in particular areas.

Subject Term
Industrial safety.
 
Industrial accidents.
 
Work environment -- Psychological aspects.
 
Hazardous occupations.
 
Employee health promotion.
 
Risk assessment.

Added Author
Clarke, Sharon, 1968-
 
Burke, Ronald J.
 
Cooper, Cary L.


LibraryMaterial TypeItem BarcodeShelf NumberCopy
IIEMSAAudio-visual Material23168001677986658.38 C611.O 20111