Occupational health for health care workers : a practical guide
"Occupational risks to health care workers are extremely diverse and new hazards often arise as a result of rapidly changing working conditions. Assessment and management of these risks are effective means of improving the health and working conditions of those who work in the health care secto...
| Institution: | ETUI-European Trade Union Institute |
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| Format: | TEXT |
| Language: | English |
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Amsterdam
1999
Elsevier |
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| Online Access: | https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19202265124910204479-occupational-health-for-health.htm |
| Summary: | "Occupational risks to health care workers are extremely diverse and new hazards often arise as a result of rapidly changing working conditions. Assessment and management of these risks are effective means of improving the health and working conditions of those who work in the health care sector.
This guide gives practical advice to those dealing with occupational health issues in this field. It is largely written for occupational health practitioners such as occupational physicians, nurses, and safety engineers. It may also be useful to health and safety advisors, health care administrators, managers and to medical students.
The book covers occupational risks to health care and dental staff in contact with patients, and to those in supporting roles, such as laboratory personnel. Its 46 chapters deal with a wide range of biological, chemical, physical and psychosocial hazards. Each chapter provides an up-to-date overview of risk assess." |
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| Physical Description: | 231 p. Paper |