Oxford Handbook of Occupational Health
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Description
This handbook provides a comprehensive summary of the theory and practice of occupational health. It covers the main areas of occupational exposure, ill-health and injury resulting from such exposure, and practical issues in occupational health, as well as current issues such as Gulf War Syndrome, SARS, and exposure to electromagnetic fields.Features
- A comprehensive quick reference, applicable across a wide range of jobs and industries
- Provides an aide memoir for urgent treatment and a toolkit for routine screening
- Includes a summary of key legislation, with weblinks to published guidance
Reviews
"This book is comprehensive in coverage of a range of areas in occupational health, and has ready references for most topics. Those working in clinical OH practice would certainly benefit from having this book available in their clinics."--Occupational Health, 5-star rated as 'Essential for the bookshelf'!
"... an authoritative resource...Although primarily aimed at doctors in the field, this is an essential resource for all occupational health professionals to keep at hand."--durrants
About the Author(s)
Finlay Dick is a Senior Lecturer in Occupational Medicine at Aberdeen University, Honorary Consultant Occupational Physician to NHS Grampian and is the course co-ordinator for the MSc in Occupational Medicine at the University of Aberdeen. He has worked in occupational medicine for 15 years in a number of sectors including the oil industry, shipping, local authority, and healthcare sectors. Steve Sadhra has published over 50 book chapters, international reports and peer-reviewed publications in the field of Occupational Health. He has over 15 years experience in teaching occupational physicians, nurses and occupational hygienists and engineers and currently undertakes National and International Consultancy work in occupational health for over 30 organisations throughout the UK. After completing her undergraduate training at Nottingham University Medical School, Julia Smedley subsequently spent several years in hospital medical specialties before embarking on higher specialist training in occupational medicine (a joint clinical/academic post at Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust and the Medical Research Council Environmental Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton). She is currently the head of a large NHS occupational health department that also provides services to a range of local and global industries. Whilst she is primarily a practical clinician and service director, she has always maintained a strong interest in research and evidence-based practice in occupational medicine.
