Promotion of Work Ability towards Productive Aging
Promotion of Work Ability towards Productive Aging

Author: Masaharu Kumashiro

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2008-12-02

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 0203882512

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This publication is a collection of selected papers from the 3rd International Symposium on Work Ability Promotion of Work Ability Towards a Productive Aging.It addresses the Work Ability Index (WAI) as an index for evaluating work ability, developed by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health as a tool for evaluating work ability of workers. T

Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health

Author: Pedro M. Arezes

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-02-27

Total Pages: 765

ISBN-13: 3030147304

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This book explores a number of important issues in the area of occupational safety and hygiene. Presenting both research and best practices for the evaluation of occupational risk, safety and health in various types of industry, it particularly focuses on occupational safety in automated environments, innovative management systems and occupational safety in a global context. The different chapters examine the perspectives of all those involved, such as managers, workers and OSH professionals. Based on selected contributions presented at the 15th International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO 2019), held on 15–16 April, 2019, in Guimarães, Portugal, the book serves as a timely reference guide and source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in a global context.

Handbook of Research on Knowledge Management for Contemporary Business Environments
Handbook of Research on Knowledge Management for Contemporary Business Environments

Author: Malheiro, Armando

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-05-25

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1522537260

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Information is considered essential in every business model, which is why staying abreast of the latest resources can help combat many challenges and aid businesses in creating a synthesis between people and information, keeping up with evolving technologies, and keeping data accurate and secure. The Handbook of Research on Knowledge Management for Contemporary Business Environments is a critical scholarly publication that examines the management of knowledge resources in modern business contexts. Including a wide range of topics such as information systems, sustainable competitive advantage, and knowledge sharing, this publication is a vital reference source for managers, academicians, researchers, and students seeking current research on strategies that are able to manage the information in more than one context for present and future generations.

Patient Safety in Emergency Medicine
Patient Safety in Emergency Medicine

Author: Pat Croskerry

Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 9780781777278

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With the increased emphasis on reducing medical errors in an emergency setting, this book will focus on patient safety within the emergency department, where preventable medical errors often occur. The book will provide both an overview of patient safety within health care—the 'culture of safety,' importance of teamwork, organizational change—and specific guidelines on issues such as medication safety, procedural complications, and clinician fatigue, to ensure quality care in the ED. Special sections discuss ED design, medication safety, and awareness of the 'culture of safety.'