Physical and Biological Hazards of the Workplace
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This major reference on the health risks posed by physical and biological hazards in the workplace provides clear, detailed coverage of the many components of each hazard such as extremes of temperature and atmospheric pressure, energy hazards including noise, electricity, infared and ultraviolet light, lasers, magnetic fields, microwave and RF exposure, and ionizing radiation. Biological agents are covered in equal depth, plus viruses, bacteria, fungi, parasites, envenomations, and more.
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Partial table of contents:
PHYSICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE.
Introduction to Physical Hazards (P. Wald).
Mechanical Energy (A. Barnes & P. Wald).
Hot Environments (G. Gullickson).
High-Pressure Environments (D. Smith).
Shift Work (J. LaDou & R. Coleman).
Ionizing Radiation (B. Breitenstein & J. Spickard).
Laser Radiation (J. Hathaway & D. Sliney).
Noise (R. Dobie).
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS OF THE WORKPLACE.
Clinical Recognition of Occupational Exposure and Health Consequences (G. Greenberg & G. Stave).
Bacteria (B. Schwartz, et al.).
Fungi (C. Rose).
Parasites (W. Yang).
Allergens (G. Powell).
Milignant Cells (A. Miller).
Wood Dust (H. Imbus).
Index.
