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Record Nr.

UNINA9910459793603321

Titolo

Occupational health and safety [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Ronald J. Burke, Sharon Clarke and Cary L. Cooper

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Farnham, England ; ; Burlington, Vt., : Gower, c2011

ISBN

1-317-08626-0

1-317-08625-2

1-283-09048-1

9786613090485

1-4094-3207-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (393 p.)

Collana

Psychological and behavioural aspects of risk

Altri autori (Persone)

BurkeRonald J

ClarkeSharon <1968->

CooperCary L

Disciplina

616.9/803

Soggetti

Industrial hygiene

Industrial safety

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Pt. 1. Occupational health and safety-- key issues -- pt. 2. Individual factors -- pt. 3. Work environment factors -- pt. 4. Occupational factors -- pt. 5. Innovative organizational approaches.

Sommario/riassunto

The International Labour Organization (ILO) estimates that every year there are 2.2 million fatal and 270 million non-fatal accidents or occupational diseases worldwide. Occupational Health and Safety looks at the research into what causes accidents and errors in the workplace. Emphasizing the psychological and behavioural aspects of risk in organizations, it includes case studies and best practices. The contributors to this volume come from various countries, reflecting unique interest and knowledge in particular areas.