Occupational and environmental health: recognising and preventing disease and injury

This comprehensive practical textbook covers all aspects of how work and environment influence individual and population health. Contents include: occupational and environmental health challenges and opportunities; health equity and social justice; the roles of government in protecting and promoting occupational and environmental health; epidemiology; occupational and environmental health surveillance; occupational and environmental hygiene; occupational ergonomics - promoting safety and health through work design; chemical hazards; noise exposure and hearing disorders; vibration; . extremes of temperature; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; biological hazards; occupational stress; air pollution; water contamination; food safety; hazardous waste; injuries and occupational safety; musculoskeletal disorders; cancer; respiratory disorders; neurological disorders; reproductive and developmental disorders; skin disorders; cardiovascular disorders; liver disorders; kidney disorders; climate change; children's environmental health; protecting disaster rescue and recovery workers; hazards for agricultural workers; hazards for construction workers; hazards for healthcare workers; conducting worksite investigations; addressing the built environment and health; a global perspective on occupational health and safety.