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Occupational MedicinePrinciples and Practical Applications

Occupational MedicinePrinciples and Practical Applications

Occupational MedicinePrinciples and Practical Applications


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Features the physical, chemical and behavioural aspects of occupational environments as well as related clinical factors, pulmonary disease, prevention and control and special work categories. Highlights include chapters on shift work, international business travel and low back pain.

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Occupational MedicinePrinciples and Practical Applications Summary

This exciting new book covers the entire scope of occupational medicine. It includes extensive sections on pulmonary diseases, dermatologic diseases, chemical toxins, and physical hazards.

Table of Contents

Clinical Factors
Clinical Aspects of Occupational Medicine, H.R. Imbus
The Role of the Primary Care Physician in Occupational Medicine, E.S. Welter
Occupational Epidemiology, W.T. Halperin
Trauma & Emergencies in the Workplace/General Principles, D. Briggs
Cumulative Trauma Disorders, M. Erdil and O.B. Dickerson
Determination of Fitness for Work, M.C. Battigelli
Principles of Occupational Toxicology, T.L. Guidotti
Ocular Responses to Chemical and Physical Injury, J. Coe and R.B. Douglas
Occupational Dermatoses, C.G.T. Mathias
Biologic Monitoring, A. Aitio, J. Jarvisalo, V. Riihimaki, and S. Hernberg
Special Diagnostic and Immunologic Considerations, J. Salvaggio
Occupational Pulmonary Diseases
An Introduction to Occupational Pulmonary Diseases
Silicosis and Coal Workers' Pneumoconiosis, D. Schleuter
Asbestos, S. Levy
Man-Made Vitreous Fibers, R. Mast and M. Utell
Pulmonary Responses to Other Dusts and Fumes, S. Levy
Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis, J.N. Fink, E.P. Horvath, Jr., and L.A. Lindesmith
Occupational Asthma, E.M. Cordasco and S.L. Demeter
Pulmonary Function Testing in Occupational Medicine, R. McKay and E.P. Horvath, Jr.
The Physical Occupational Environment
Biomechanics of Material Handling and Low Back Pain, M. Erdil and O.B. Dickerson
Occupational Noise, Hearing Loss and Hearing Conversation, J. Nilan and C. Zenz
Occupational Vibration, W.A. Taylor and A.E. Wasserman
Physical Work and Heat Stress, C. Zenz
Work under Low Temperatures and Reactions to Cold Stress, R.C. Burtan
Medical Aspects of Commercial Diving and Compressed Air Work, E.P. Kinderwall
Non-Ionizing Radiation: Infrared, Laser, Microwaves, Ultraviolet and Low Frequency Electromagnetic Field, B. Knave, J. Niland, and C. Zenz
Ionizing Radiation, G.L. Voelz
Practical Ergonomics and Work with Video Display Terminals, O.B. Dickerson and W.E. Baker
The Chemical Occupational Environment
Carbon Monoxide, E.P. Kinderwall
Cobalt and Its Compounds
Aluminum and Its Compounds, C.G. Elinder and B. Sjogren
Antimony, Arsenic and Their Compounds, O.B. Dickerson and T.H.F. Smith
Beryllium and Its Compounds, T.H. Markham
Cadmium and Its Compounds, R. Lauwerys
Chromium and Its Compounds, H.J. Sawyer
Fluorides, A.L. Knight
Gallium, Germanium and Indium, T.H.F. Smith and O.B. Dickerson
Lead and Its Compounds, L. Saryan and C. Zenz
Manganese and Its Compounds, S. Tanaka
Mercury and Its Compounds, N. Schutte and C. Zenz
Nickel and Its Compounds
The Rare Earths, A.L. Knight
Selenium, Tellurium and Osmium, T.H.F. Smith and O.B. Dickerson
Tungsten and Its Compounds
Vanadium and Its Compounds, C. Zenz
Other Commonly Used and Encountered Metals and Their Compounds, C.G. Elinder and C. Zenz
Occupational Health Aspects of Pesticides, J.A.L. Velasco and C. Zenz
Chlorophenols, Phenoxyacetic Acids and Dioxins, L. Hardell
Other Important and Widely Used Chemicals, J. Cowell, N. Schutte, and C. Zenz
Occupational Health Aspects of Polymers, B. Holmberg and C. Zenz
Acrylic Resins
On the Health Effects of Solvents, O. Axelson and C. Hogstedt
Psychologic Effects and Diagnostic Measurements of Exposure to Solvents and Other Neurotoxic Agents, K. Ekberg
Occupational Neurotoxicology, A.M. Seppalainen
Genetic Predisposition to Chemical Exposure, E. Calbrese
Occupational Neoplasia, G. Theriault
Selected Work Categories of Concern
General Considerations for Health and Safety of Women at Work
Reproductive Toxicology and Occupational Exposure
Male Occupational Reproductive Hazards, M.D. Whorton
Occupational Health Programs in Clinics and Hospitals, G. Lowenthal
Agricultural Occupational Medicine, D. Pratt and J. May
Occupational Health Considerations in the Aviation Industry, B. Poitrast and T. DeTreville
Effects of Gases and Particles in Welding and Soldering, B. Sjogren
Exposures to Pyrolysis Products
Hazardous Waste Sites, F.L. Mitchell and C. Zenz
Behavioral Considerations
Emotional Stress in the Workplace A.-L. Elo
Health and Safety of Shift Work, J. LaDou
Diagnosis of Absenteeism, J.T. Mets
Fundamental Disciplines and Related Activities for Prevention and Control
Occupational Safety, B.W. Walker
Principles of Industrial Hygiene, J. Niland
Occupational Health Nursing, F. Ebert
Indoor Air Quality, B. Holma
Other Special Activities within the Occupational Health Setting
Occupational Health Services for Small Businesses and Other Small Employee Groups, M.B. Bond
International Business Travel, R. Lee and L. DiMaggio
Health Promotion in the Workplace, J. Harris
Workplace Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs, C. Farage
Occupational Health in Developing Countries, J. Jeyaratnam
Appendices
Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices for 1992-1993 (ACGIH)
The Occupational Health Audit
Measurements, Conversions, Definitions, and Abbreviations
Overall Evaluation of Carcinogenicity to Humans Evaluated by IARC, National Toxicology Program, ACGIH, and NIOSH

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CIN0801666767G
9780801666766
0801666767
Occupational MedicinePrinciples and Practical Applications by
Used - Good
Hardback
Elsevier Health Sciences
1995-03-07
1312
N/A
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