Occupational Safety and Health Symposia, 1979
Occupational Safety and Health Symposia, 1979

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Published: 1980

Total Pages: 110

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This 39th AMA Congress once again endeavored to bring to the awareness· of the medical community-the practicing physician, the teacher, the student and other allied health professionals-some of the occupational safety and health concerns of the day, The meeting opened with addresses that expressed the attitudes and aspirations of both government and the medical profession. Women in the work force and occupational cancer continue to draw attention; hence, these topics occupied a large share of the program, Inasmuch as North Carolina is the home of a large number of small plants and industries, there were several papers that reflected the problems either inherent to or handled by such facilities. Of particular note are the discussions on urea-formaldehyde building materials and wood dust, both subjects which are now receiving overdue attention because of their recently discovered adverse health effects.

Occupational Safety and Health Symposia, 1978
Occupational Safety and Health Symposia, 1978

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Published: 1979

Total Pages: 180

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"New York Times" bestselling author and all-time "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings delivers a characteristically engaging and surprisingly useful new book, revealing the truth behind all the terrible things our parents used to warn us about.

Safe Work in the 21st Century
Safe Work in the 21st Century

Author: Institute of Medicine

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 2000-09-01

Total Pages: 265

ISBN-13: 0309070260

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Despite many advances, 20 American workers die each day as a result of occupational injuries. And occupational safety and health (OSH) is becoming even more complex as workers move away from the long-term, fixed-site, employer relationship. This book looks at worker safety in the changing workplace and the challenge of ensuring a supply of top-notch OSH professionals. Recommendations are addressed to federal and state agencies, OSH organizations, educational institutions, employers, unions, and other stakeholders. The committee reviews trends in workforce demographics, the nature of work in the information age, globalization of work, and the revolution in health care deliveryâ€"exploring the implications for OSH education and training in the decade ahead. The core professions of OSH (occupational safety, industrial hygiene, and occupational medicine and nursing) and key related roles (employee assistance professional, ergonomist, and occupational health psychologist) are profiled-how many people are in the field, where they work, and what they do. The book reviews in detail the education, training, and education grants available to OSH professionals from public and private sources.