primer on occupational safety and health

Safety, Health, and Asset Protection: Management Essentials,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lack, Richard W., PUBLISHER: CRC Press, Essentials of Safety and Health Management is the book you need to stay on top of the rapidly evolving profession of occupational safety This remarkable collection of theory, application, and fact will guide you through today's turbulent time of broadening responsibilities and fast-paced change. Chapter topics include regulatory compliance, legal aspects, risk management, and training. In light of today's global workplace, the book also highlights some of the technical standards and cultural approaches to occupational safety in the international arena.

VITAL HEALTH STATISTICS SERIES 21, NO. 3

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: CENTERS FOR DISEASE, PUBLISHER: LIGHTNING SOURCE UK LTD, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services headquartered in the Greater Atlanta area in Georgia. It works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions and it promotes health through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, occupational safety and health, health promotion, injury prevention and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States. The CDC writes and distributes hundreds of publications reviewing projects, explaining recent research, detailing new diseases, educating the public, and more. These publications work to spread the message and further instill the mission for which the CDC works. Among these publications include titles like: Disability and Health in the United States, Nutrition Monitoring in the United States, and The 25th Anniversary of the National Health Survey.

Primer on Occupational Safety and Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Blosser, Fred, PUBLISHER: BNA Books (Bureau of National Affairs), Use this guide to outline an organization's federal and state requirements under OSHA -- or to address related state regulations for mine, nuclear, or transportation workers. The author explains performance and specification standards and detail -- and clarifies: -- the standard-setting process -- enforcement -- rights and responsibilities of employers and employees -- recordkeeping requirements -- antidiscrimination provisions Valuable appendixes include the OSHA statute, a detailed outline of the inspection process, sample performance and specification standards, sample forms, and more.

Researching the People's Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Williams, G. / Popay, Jennie / Williams, Gareth, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Researching the People's Health" examines two related issues: the role of social research in the rapidly changing world of health services, and the relationship between lay and expert knowledge in public health and health care. The book examines these issues against the background of long-term transformations in patterns of health and illness and rapid changes in the strategic management and commissioning of health services. In doing so the book makes a contribution to the continuing and urgent debates on the assessment of health needs, the organization and delivery of health care, and the politics of health service organization and funding.

WHO Global Status Report on Road Safety Supporting a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Health World, PUBLISHER: World Health Organization, NA

Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Murray, Jon / Williams, Jeff / Everist, Richard, PUBLISHER: Lonely Planet, -- 32-page full-colour safari guide -- extensive coverage of national parks and game reserves -- the lowdown on the surf scene, historic wineries and trekking -- essential travel advice, from riding on local transport to health and safety -- hundreds of accomodation and dining options, of all budgets

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Mayo Clinic on Digestive Health (Spanish Ed)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Clinic Spanish, Mayo, PUBLISHER: Mayo Clinic, This 13-volume set from the Mayo Clinic gives detailed information on various health conditions, for example, high blood pressure, depression, and prostate health. Each book contains a wealth of information including charts and graphs.

Nursing for Public Health: Population Based Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lindsay / Craig, Pauline M. / Lindsay, Grace, PUBLISHER: Churchill Livingstone, As the largest group of health care professionals, nurses have a growing influence on the health of the population. This is a key book in making the transition from individualised care to population-based care. It provides a greater understanding of health care policy and gives a comprehensive overview of health policy, economics, and epidemiology using an evidence-based approach. Determinants of health, measures of health, and health promotion are examined. The issues of communicable diseases, screening, minority groups and purchasing, and commissioning of health services are also addressed. This book is the first comprehensive text on public health nursing at this level and will be ofinterest to health visitors, district nurses, school nurses and practice nurses, as well as senior student nurses and nurse managers in secondary and tertiary care.

Student Recruitment in Psychosocial Occupational Therapy:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Gibson, Diane / Haiman, Susan, PUBLISHER: Routledge, This volume addresses the problems the OT profession faces recruiting students into mental health as a practice specialty. The content reflects several efforts at engaging students in the exploration of the variety of available career paths in this area. Educators, supervisors, clinicians, and students facing career choices will be able to take a unique perspective on specialty selection after reviewing the thoughts, perspectives, theories, and philosophies of some of occupational therapy's foremost leaders in mental health. In addition, readers will get an "up close" opportunity to review one institution's efforts to educate and recruit level II fieldwork students through an all-day program designed to expose them to the widest possible range of practice opportunities.

Health Services Research Methods

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shi, Leiyu, PUBLISHER: Cengage Learning, This book is intended to become a reference on research methods and analysis for health related research. It provides health students, practitioners, and researchers with a practical guide for conducting and evaluating health related research. It details the major components involved in conducting research including conceptualization, groundwork, choice of research methods, design, sampling, measurement, data collection and processing, statistical analysis and research reporting and application.

Staying Safe on My Bike

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mattern, Joanne, PUBLISHER: Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, Safety is an important part of the early elementary curriculum. Safety First helps beginning readers learn and understand safety rules for school, home, travel, and play. Simple text helps build reading skills while giving children the tools they need to avoid and react to danger. Each book includes: - Leveled text correlated to the first grade science and health curriculum - Text vetted by a reading consultant - Labeled photographs - Close photo/text match to help readers decode text - Glossary

Health Psychology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Straub, Richard O., PUBLISHER: Worth Publishers, New text explores the psychology behind health and illness. Emphasis on hot topics, critical-thinking and real-world applications; attractive two-color design; and complete ancillary package.

A Sociology of Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wainwright, David, PUBLISHER: Sage Publications (CA), A Sociology of Health offers an authoritative and up-to-date introduction to the key issues, perspectives, and debates within the field of medical sociology. The book aids readers' understanding of how sociological approaches are crucial to understanding the impact that health and illness have on the behavior, attitudes, beliefs, and practices, of an increasingly health-aware population.

Foundations of Clinical Research: Applications to Practice

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Portney, Leslie Gross / Watkins, Mary P., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, Provides the foundations that are necessary for finding and interpreting research evidence across all healthcare professions. Revised to reflect the most current changes in the field of clinical research in rehabilitation and medicine, including the growing emphasis on evidence-based practice (EBP) that has become central to all of health care and the new vocabulary that is being integrated into research and practice across disciplines. There is also a new chapter on systematic reviews and meta-analysis as well as expanded content related to clinical decision making, including likelihood ratios, pretest and posttest probabilities, minimally important change and number needed to treat. For those in the health professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and exercise physiology.

Community Health Nursing: Promoting Health of Aggregates,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stanhope, Marcia / Lancaster, Jeanette, PUBLISHER: C.V. Mosby, Since its initial publication more than 10 years ago, "Community Health Nursing" has achieved wide acceptance and popularity because of its breadth and depth of coverage. The revision of this market-leading text incorporates a new, accessible, two-color design, extensively rewritten content, and additional chapters on contemporary community health issues.

Green Foods: "Phyto-Foods" for Super Health

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hawken, C. M., PUBLISHER: Woodland Publishing, Mix the latest scientific data on herbal products and physical ailments with the need for natural approaches to health, and what do you have? The Woodland Health Series. Each of these booklets gives concise, pertinent information for those looking to nature for optimal health.

Meal Preparation and Training: The Health Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Klinger, Judith Lannefeld, PUBLISHER: Slack, This book identifies and examines training techniques for the kitchen. Designed specifically for the therapist or health care professional, techniques demonstrated should be utilized by health care professionals to teach those with physical disabilities or the elderly how to understand and perform tasks in the kitchen successfully. Some issues addressed in the book include kitchen planning, meal planning, nutrition, safety, stress, and more. Materials are provided to help with kitchen and home planning. The book looks at how to deal with clients in their homes, working with children, hospice, and dealing with individuals with physical and cognitive limitations and elderly from a health care professional's perspective. Meal Preparation and Training: The Health Care Professional's Guide is divided into several sections. Part I assesses the situation - the types of patients as well as the caregivers and family - then focuses on specific disabilities and problems including a client with arthritis, chronic pain, etc. Part II is involved with the kitchen and the home, from safety and modifications to transporting items. Part III focuses on equipment, appliances, nutrition, shopping, and includes a guide to teaching recipes. Part IV provides help for the health care professional and caregivers with extensive support materials. These include funding, agencies and organizations, sources for equipment and materials, general references, and forms and plans for making equipment. The forms and plans may be photocopied, enlarged if desired, and are designed for use with clients.

Health, Civilization and the State: A History of Public

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, Dorothy, PUBLISHER: Routledge, "Health, Civilization and the State" examines the social, economic and political issues of public health provision in historical perspective. Focusing on Britain, Continental Europe and the United States, Dorothy Porter provides a comprehensive outline of the development of public health care from the ancient world to the modern state. Covering a broad range of historical issues, the book includes discussion of: pestilence, public order and morality in pre-modern times; the Enlightenment and its effects; health care centralization in Victorian Britain; localization of health care in the United States; population issues and family welfare; the rise of the classic welfare state; and current attitudes towards public health as we approach the twenty-first century.

Nova Scotia & the Maritimes by Bike: 21 Tours Geared for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sienko, Walter, PUBLISHER: Mountaineers Books, Popular series gives all the essentials of bicycling throughout the world. Includes tips on trip planning, safety, health, food, accommodations, sites of interest, buying and outfitting a bike, and more.

Kabul

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Medley, Dominic / Barrand, Jude, PUBLISHER: Bradt Travel Guides, As usual, Bradt guides lead the way in exploring areas in the news. This new, mini guide format features: Background information to Kabul and the surrounding area Comprehensive advice on safety, security and health People and culture in depth Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs, plus restaurants and bars Up-to-date telephone numbers, websites and other communications information Beyond Kabul - towns and cities within easy reach of the capital Maps and town plans Words, phrases and Afghan proverbs

Health and Safety Risk Management 3rd Edition

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Tony Boyle, PUBLISHER: IOSH Services Limited, NA

U.S. Health Law and Policy : A Guide to the Current

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Caldwell, Donald H., Jr., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, This annotated bibliographic guide to the literature of health care law offers the health care administrator, corporate benefits manager, physician, or attorney a key to the door of health care policy and law. This edition focuses on evaluating the materials--many not widely disseminated--about evolving corporate structures such as managed care organizations and their numerous progeny. Also addressed are topics such as health care liability, patient access to health care, environmental issues, legal issues arising in the context of AIDS, and privacy of patient records.

Managing Finance, Premises and Health & Safety

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miller Plant Sc, PUBLISHER: David Fulton Publishers Ltd, NA

Psychology and Sociology Applied to Medicine: An Illustrated

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Porter, Mike / Abraham, Charles / Porter, M., PUBLISHER: Churchill Livingstone, This valuable text integrates sociology and psychology to focus on how each impact and affect medicine. Presented in a highly visual double-page spread format with over 170 high-quality illustrations, this resource includes discussion of the life cycle, society and health, preventing illness and promoting health, and much more.

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