Management of Occupational Health and Safety

Escalating costs resulting from accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace can seriously affect the competitiveness of a company. Occupational Health & Safety, 2e demonstrates how to implement and manage an to create an effective organizational health and safety program. Current Canadia...

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Main Authors: Montgomery, James 1932- (Author), Kelloway, Kevin (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Australia Nelson 2002
©2002
Edition:Second Edition
Series:Nelson Canada series in human resources management
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Summary:Escalating costs resulting from accidents, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace can seriously affect the competitiveness of a company. Occupational Health & Safety, 2e demonstrates how to implement and manage an to create an effective organizational health and safety program. Current Canadian legislation and worker's compensation programmes are presented, as well as proven cost reduction techniques for accidents and injuries. The text draws heavily on research from a variety of fields, including chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, psychology, health care, and ergonomics.
Physical Description:xxi, 281 pages illustartions 25 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0176169032
9780176169039