Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace

Second Edition
by Peter H. Wald
and Gregg M. Stave

This extensively updated and expanded book continues to be a practical "how to" reference for health and safety professionals. It gives a practical overview for the primary health practitioner, including basic information on either the physical type or underlying biology of workplace hazards from an occupational health perspective.

Material included is divided into two sections: one on physical hazards, and the other on biological hazards. Topics range from electromagnetic fields, ionizing radiation, and ergonomics to occupational exposures to tuberculosis, HIV, and hantavirus.

Readers will find helpful current information on a broad array of hazardous agents with a selection of timely literature citations for follow-up review. All health professionals involved in protecting worker health and safety will find this work a valuable addition to their libraries whether seeking a quick general introduction or a refresher to a topic in physical and biological hazards.

Contents

1. Physical Hazards
   1. Introduction to Physical Hazards
   2. Ergonomics and Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders
   3. Manual Materials Handling
   4. Occupational Vibration Exposure
   5. Mechanical Energy
   6. Hot Environments
   7. Cold Environments
   8. High-pressure Environments
   9. Low-pressure and High-altitude Environments
   10. Shiftwork
   11. Ionizing Radiation
   12. Ultraviolet Radiation
   13. Visible Light and Infrared Radiation
   14. Laser Radiation
   15. Microwave, Radiofrequency and Extremely Low-frequency Energy
   16. Noise
   17. Electrical Power and Electrical Injuries

2. Biological Hazards
   18. General Principles of Microbiology and Infectious Disease
   19. Clinical Recognition of Occupational Exposure and Health Consequences
   20. Prevention of Illness from Biological Hazards
   21. Viruses
   22. Bacteria
   23. Mycobacteria
   24. Fungi
   25. Rickettsia and Chlamydia
   26. Parasites
   27. Envenomations
   28. Allergens
   29. Latex
   30. Malignant Cells
   31. Recombinant Organisms
   32. Prions: Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) and Related Transmissible and Spongiform Encephalopthies (TSE)
   33. Endotoxins
   34. Wood Dust

Index

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