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This reference text, a new and expanded edition of a well-regarded professional resource, covers virtually every type and category of calculation that environmental and occupational health and safety professionals might encounter on the job. Organized by subject, Definitions, Conversions, and Calculations for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals, Second Edition includes definitions and detailed descriptions of formulas, quantitative relationships, conversion factors, and more. The book includes numerous example problems, drawn from real-life situations, with detailed, step-by-step solutions that don't just provide quick answers but also indicate how the solutions were obtained. Two useful appendices provide a complete list of conversion factors and a first-ever discussion of the effects atmospheric factors can have on measurements.With almost twice as many calculations as the first edition and over 100 example problems, this is the most comprehensive resource available in the field. The second edition promises to be even more useful than the first as a ready reference for practicing professionals and a study guide for students entering health and safety professions or preparing for certification. ... Read more

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Peer-reviewed by the Publications Committee of the AmericanCollege of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, this is a practicaland comprehensive guide to occupational and environmental medicinepractice. Sixteen new chapters, ranging from The Americans withDisabilities Act to indoor air pollution keep the Second Edition ofthis popular book at the forefront of the field. ... Read more

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Opportunities in Occupational Therapy Careers offers job seekers essential information about a variety of careers within the occupational therapy field and includes training and education requirements, salary statistics, and professional and Internet resources.

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This is the fifteenth in the most famous series of annual volumes in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. The series provides authoritative and integrative reviews of the key literature of industrial psychology and organizational behaviour. The chapters are written by established experts and the topics are carefully chosen to reflect the major concerns in the research literature and in current practice

This Millennium volume continues to provide coverage of emergent issues such as: Performance and Expertise at Work; the Impact of Telework; Employee Relations and the Psychological Contract for the Twenty-first Century; Working Hours, Health and Performance; Acts of Betrayal and their Implications; and Entrepreneurial Success. Also covered in this volume is an examination of Applied Behavior Analysis Research in the World of Work, and a critique of research knowledge on Individual Adaptation at Work. Each chapter offers a comprehensive and critical survey of a chosen topic, and each is supported by a valuable bibliography.

For advanced students, academics, and researchers, as well as professional psychologists and managers, this continues as the most authoritative and current guide to developments and established knowledge in the field of industrial and organizational psychology. Contributors to Volume 15 Paul M. Brewerton (England) Timothy Coombs (USA) Cary L. Cooper (England) David Chan (Singapore) Michael Frese (Germany) Gary R. Henderson (USA) Judith L. Komaki (USA) Udo Konradt (Germany) Mike Mälecke (Germany) Lynne J. Millward (England) Jone L. Pearce (USA) Andreas Rauch (The Netherlands) Thomas P. Redding Jr (USA) Stephen Schepman (USA) Renate Schmook (Germany) Sabine Sonnentag (The Netherlands) Anne Spurgeon (England) ... Read more

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Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition illustrates how therapists can efficiently and effectively apply the use of crafts for patient rehabilitation. This text examines the history and development of crafts, the process of selecting an activity, and assessing therapeutic application. Specific chapters cover traditional crafts such as woodworking, mosaics, and ceramics. Nontraditional crafts and media activities are also discussed, including cooking, computer art, drawing, and painting. Crafts are presented so that projects may be tailored to support an individual patient's needs. Cost containment and efficacy are also discussed throughout this text. In this second edition Margaret Drake, PhD, OTR/L, ATR-BC, FAOTA has included two new chapters, one on uniform terminology related to crafts, and one on found materials appropriate for home health care. Other changes include rewritten chapters on theories relative to specific crafts, crafts using a computer, and the inclusion of theoretical models in case studies. Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition uses up-to-date theories and language, includes new craft assessments and diagrams, as well as addresses changes in new practice settings. Crafts in Therapy and Rehabilitation, Second Edition is the perfect resource for using activities in treatment. ... Read more

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Definitive information source on international OEM
This textbook co-edited by Jessica Herzstein and 5 other leading international Occupational and Environmental Medicine experts is the world's only OEM textbook focussed exclusively on helping Health Care Providers to ensure the Health Safety and Welfare of EXPATRIATES, BUSINESS TRAVELLERS and others living and working overseas. In nearly 800 pages, contributors from more than 30 countries provide difficult to find information in one convenient location. Highlights include extracts from SHORELAND Inc's TRAVAX Health Database, articles on legal risk in the international OEM environment, lists of peer-reviewed in-country resources, an excellent section on Emergency Medical Assistance Providers etc. This text is essential reading and Reference Material for the Medical Department, Legal Counsel and HR Department in all corporations with overseas business travellers and/or expatriates. It has now defined the standards as to what corporations or individuals SHOULD know in relation to the risks of international travel ill-health. I believe this text will become one of the key legal sources in helping to define future standards re NEGLIGENCE in the the US and overseas Courts in matters relating to adverse health outcomes suffered by business travellers while on trips or overseas postings. ... Read more

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In this book the full spectrum of industrially-related disorders is covered, from the pneumonconioses, through occupational asthma and organic dust disease, to lung injury caused by chemical exposure and pulmonary carcinogensis. ... Read more

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AAOHN's Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing is a comprehensive resource and practical guide for occupational health nurses from a variety of backgrounds and with varying levels of preparation in this specialty.Written by occupational health nursing experts, the Core Curriculum presents state-of-the-art content in a clear and understandable, yet comprehensive approach.The book employs an easy-to-read outline format and is organized into three major sections: Foundations of Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing Practice; Strategies and Approaches to Practice; and Advancing Professionalism in Practice.Section one addresses the theoretical and conceptual basis of the specialty.Section two focuses on the practical application of occupational safety and health principles.The final section highlights issues and activities that contribute to the growth of professionalism in occupational and environmental health nursing. ... Read more

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Quality resource for test preparation & occ. hlth. practice.
The Core Curriculum for Occupational and Environmental Nursing is a quality resource for all Occupational Health Nurses. It has extensive information for many facets and applications of Occupational Health. The chapters are well organized and the writing is succinct and to the point. There does not appear to contain overspeak which often can limit the effectiveness of a professional text. Ms. Salazar's extensive experience and knowledge are clearly presented in a very useful text which should be a part of every Occupational Nurse's library. ... Read more

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This occupational therapy manual focuses on the use of assessment tools when evaluating the range of motion and strength of clients, yet emphasizes the time efficiency required in todays healthcare environment. Readers learn to screen clients for strength and motion deficits using functional observation and to formulate appropriate intervention plans through gross manual muscle assessment. Readers also receive instruction in methods of isolated manual muscle testing and when it is appropriate to utilize this specific assessment. ... Read more

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Good General Occupational Health Program Guidance
Contains specific commentary regarding Health & Safety risks for animal caregivers (e.g. Allergens & Zoonoses). However the general content on the elements of an occupational health program and advice regarding the best use of resources would be useful in many research safety programs. ... Read more

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From the reviews of the Second Edition:

"[This book] represents a distillation of the authors' combined years of experience in applying biomechanics in various industries and work situations . . . I recommend this book to anyone, regardless of discipline, who is interested in understanding the many biomechanical factors which must be considered when trying to effect the prevention and reduction of musculoskeletal injuries in the workplace." -Journal of Biomechanics.

"Impressive descriptions of biomechanical concepts and worksite considerations . . . based not only on mechanical and mathematical principles, but on solid anatomical and physiologic constructs . . . a very valuable reference source." -Research Communications in Chemical Pathology and Pharmacology.

Now in its third edition, this volume stands as the definitive text on occupational biomechanics-a science dealing with the physiological loads and stresses placed on the musculoskeletal system during physical work. It expertly weaves engineering and medical information from diverse sources and provides a coherent treatment of the biomechanical principles underlying the well-designed and ergonomically sound workplace. In this revision, the authors update the state of current knowledge in several key areas, including epidemiological support of occupational biomechanics, mechanical aspects of muscle actions during work, biomechanical models of exertions, postural-analysis methods, materials and load-handling evaluation methods, guidelines for various types of work, design considerations of VDT workstations, hand tools, and more.

Complete with 75 new illustrations and over 200 new references, Occupational Bio-mechanics is an excellent one-stop reference for students and professionals in industrial engineering, product and process design, medicine, and occupational health and safety. ... Read more

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This workbook provides clinicians with the tools necessary to help patients with dual diagnoses acquire basic living skills. Focusing on stress management, time management, activities of daily living, and social skills training, each living skill is taught in relation to how it aids in recovery and relapse prevention for each patient's individual lifestyle and pattern of addiction. This form of treatment allows mentally ill chemically addicted patients to learn and use the skills necessary to remain drug free. It also instructs recovering addicts on how to manage their psychiatric symptoms to promote the highest level of integration into their community. Easy-to-use exercises and instructions provide time-limited, cost-effective treatment that can be used in a variety of settings by patients, occupational therapists, psychologists, and managed care companies. The workbook includes 70 forms that can be filled out by patients to help them learn about themselves and the ways they can manage their problems. In addition, this book can also be used by students in the classroom to help bridge theory and practice. ... Read more