Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health
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Beschreibung
This book presents a selection of essential issues that have been prioritized in the occupational and environmental area in 2019. It covers both research and best industrial practices in five main fields, i.e. occupational and environmental safety; occupational and environmental hygiene; occupational and environmental health; ergonomics and biomechanics; and psychosocial issues. In addition to this, other works were selected in transversal and emergency areas. Important issues in training, management, robotics, industry 4.0 have also been addressed. The different chapters aimed at covering the perspective of all involved people, such as managers, workers and OSH professionals. This book is intended as a timely reference guide and source of inspiration to OSH researchers, practitioners and organizations operating in a global and international context.
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.
Reports on emerging issues in the field of occupational safety and health Describes innovative methods for risk assessment and safety management in different kind of industries Discusses practical case studies developed by OSH practitioners
Autor*in
Pedro M. Arezes
Themen in »Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health«
Assembly Line Ergonomic Prolonged Sitting Indoor Air Quality Assessment Assessment of Solar Home Systems Health Perception Factors Affecting Work Ability Musculoskeletal Overload Active Workstations Manual Handling Ergonomic Assessment Psychological Risk Factor in the Workplace Stress in Health Professionals Prevalence of Burnout Handgrip Assessments VR Simulation For OHS