Books /Workplace Safety and Health

9798888365106

Larsen and Keller Education

English

2025

Commerce, Management and Economics - Business Management

$ 152

The different factors related to the health, safety and well-being of employees with respect to the working environment of a company fall under the umbrella of workplace health and safety. Some of the different aspects which are covered within it are unsafe working conditions, drug or alcohol abuse, environmental hazards and workplace violence. Depending upon the risk factors at the workplace, workers are in danger of suffering from numerous health issues such as respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal diseases, hearing loss, circulatory diseases, stress related disorders and communicable diseases. There are various steps which can be taken by companies to improve workplace health and safety such as installing equipment controls, adopting a drug testing program, implementing safety training programs, providing personal safety equipment, etc. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of workplace safety and health. It studies and analyses the important concepts of this field and its utmost significance in modern times. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly assisted by this book.