Occupational Health and Safety
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Occupational Health and Safety
About this book
This comprehensive handbook delves into the essence of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), exploring the dynamic interplay between regulations, practical methodologies, and the broader impact of OHS on organizations. The goal of the book is to help readers understand OHS practices in the workplace and how to implement a plan. Chapter 1 establishes the conceptual framework of OHS and provides a foundational understanding of the subject. Moving forward, Chapters 2 and 3 dive into the international and national legal requirements, giving a comparative overview of OHS legislation in the EU and specific regulations in Romania, Italy, and Spain. Chapter 4 introduces readers to risk assessment tools and the OHS management process, while Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of performance monitoring and measuring. Chapter 6 presents a step-by-step risk assessment methodology. Finally, Chapter 7 explores the significant impact of OHS on overall company performance, integrating ergonomics and organizational resilience. Key Features: Combines theoretical insights with practical applications for academics and OHS professionals.
Offers an up-to-date analysis of OHS regulations, with a focus on EU guidelines and specific regulations for Romania, Italy, and Spain.
Provides knowledge on risk assessment tools and performance monitoring methods for effective safety measures.
Highlights the essential relationship between OHS and company performance with real-world examples and a systems approach.
The book is ideal for a wide range of readers, including OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact. Readership OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact.
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Table of contents
- Welcome
- Table of Content
- Title
- BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS LTD.
- FOREWORD
- PREFACE
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- List of Contributors
- Conceptual Framework of Occupational Health and Safety
- Summary of the Main Legal Requirements: International Legislative Aspects of Occupational Health and Safety
- Summary of the Main Legal Requirements: National Legislative Aspects of Occupational Health and Safety – Romania, Italy and Spain
- General Model of the Occupational Health and Safety Management Process and Risk Assessment Tools: A Brief Outline
- Health and Safety Performance Monitoring and Measuring
- INCDPM Method for Assessing the Risks of Occupational Injury and Illness at Work
- The Impact of Occupational Health and Safety on Company Performance