Workplace Health Surveillance: An Action-Oriented Approach

Workplace Health Surveillance: An Action-Oriented Approach Review

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This is the first textbook that makes workplace health surveillance accessible to a broad audience. Step-by-step, it shows how to establish or improve a surveillance system. The reader learns about defining objectives, seeking organizational support, forming a surveillance workgroup, collecting data, calculating basic injury and illness statistics, designing databases, analyzing and interpreting surveillance data, setting priorities, making protocols for follow-up and case management, marketing results and giving feedback, and evaluating surveillance systems. Links are emphasized between surveillance and workplace follow-up, community-based intervention programs, cost-benefit analysis, and other prevention activities. Readers get a solid foundation of epidemiologic concepts reinforced by examples that use simple arithmetic. Leading practitioners from government, business, and unions illustrate the surveillance of injuries, lead poisoning, pesticide illness, cumulative trauma disorders, asthma, noise-induced hearing loss, silicosis, cancer, and chemical and physical hazards. Non-traditional data sources are examined, including health and disability insurance, hospital discharge, and poison control centers. Disability surveillance, return-to-work, and the quality/effectiveness of health services also are explored. Surveillance is shown to be an action-oriented tool for decision-making that is the key to a successful health and safety program.

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Jul 31, 2011 15:12:04

Theoretical and Mathematical Foundations of Human Health Risk Analysis: Biophysical Theory of Environmental Health Science

Theoretical and Mathematical Foundations of Human Health Risk Analysis: Biophysical Theory of Environmental Health Science Review

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Scientists and regulators have struggled to define the role of theory, experiments, models and common sense in risk analysis. This situation has been made worse by the isolation of theory from modeling, of experimentation from theory, and of practical action from basic science.
This book arises from efforts at regulatory agencies and industries to bring more science into health risk analysis so that society may better use limited resources to improve public health.
This book covers: the characterization of exposure to pollutants and other sources of risk; the movement of pollutants into the body via inhalation; ingestion, dermal absorption, and exposures to radiation; the movement of a pollutant as it cascades through the tissues and organs of the body; and the development of principles and models for dose-response modeling.
The book shows how an understanding of the biological, chemical, and physical properties of the environment and of the human body can guide the selection of mathematical models, and how these models can aid in estimating risks. Included in the book are models covering the full range of topics in human health risk analysis: exposure assessment, rates of intake, deposition and uptake by organs, absorption across membranes, biokinetics, dosimetry, and dose-response.
The reader will gain from the book a better understanding of how environmental health science, as applied in risk analysis, can be used to create a more rational basis for the improvement of public health.

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Jul 30, 2011 13:07:06

Structural Health Monitoring

Structural Health Monitoring Review

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This book is organized around the various sensing techniques used to achieve structural health monitoring. Its main focus is on sensors, signal and data reduction methods and inverse techniques, which enable the identification of the physical parameters, affected by the presence of the damage, on which a diagnostic is established.

Structural Health Monitoring is not oriented by the type of applications or linked to special classes of problems, but rather presents broader families of techniques: vibration and modal analysis; optical fibre sensing; acousto-ultrasonics, using piezoelectric transducers; and electric and electromagnetic techniques.

Each chapter has been written by specialists in the subject area who possess a broad range of practical experience. The book will be accessible to students and those new to the field, but the exhaustive overview of present research and development, as well as the numerous references provided, also make it required reading for experienced researchers and engineers.

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• Health Monitoring of Structural Materials and Components: Methods with Applications

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Jul 29, 2011 07:32:37

Update on Health and Safety in the Rubber Industries

Update on Health and Safety in the Rubber Industries Review

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The rubber industry uses both natural and synthetic rubber. Tyres and tyre products account for approximately 60% of the synthetic rubber and 75% of the natural rubber used, and this industry employs about half a million workers worldwide. Important non-tyre uses of rubber include automotive belts and hoses, gloves, condoms and rubber footwear. Occupational health and safety in the rubber industry are major concerns. The first section of this book describes the rubber industries and rubber users industries whilst the remainder of the guide presents specific health and safety issues which are of interest to both employers and employees. This report takes a broad overview of the rubber industry and highlights the key concerns over safety that are currently being raised. Legislation in the UK and USA is discussed in depth. Safety of processing equipment is discussed as are the measures that can be taken to avoid injury from machinery. Rubber dust and fume exposures during rubber processing are considered to be general health hazards. Chemicals used in rubber manufacture/processing, particularly solvents have been responsible for many health effects in the rubber industry, these are outlined here. Recommendations for handling rubber chemicals are given. This book is a must-have for anyone working in the rubber industry whether as a producer of rubber or as a user of rubber to make end-use products. Both employers and employees working with rubber will find this book of interest.

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Jul 28, 2011 03:19:36

Global Health Governance: International Law and Public Health in a Divided World

Global Health Governance: International Law and Public Health in a Divided World Review

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Globalization has immersed all of humanity in a single germ pool. There are no health sanctuaries in a globalizing world. InGlobal Health Governance, Obijiofor Aginam explores the relevance of international law in contemporary public health diplomacy. He focuses on the concept of mutual vulnerability to explore the globalization of disease, in what is paradoxically a global village and a divided world.

Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, Global Health Governance offers a holistic approach to global health governance involving a multiplicity of actors: nation-states, international organizations, civil society organizations, and private actors. Aginam articulates modest proposals under the rubric of communitarian globalism, a paradigm that strives to meet the ideals of 'law of humanity.' These proposals project a humane global health order where all of humanity is inexorably tied into a global compact and where the health of one nation-state rises and falls with the health of others.

International law—with its bold claims to universal protection of human rights and human dignity—is an indispensable governance tool for the reconstruction of damaged public health trust in the relations of nations and peoples.

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Jul 27, 2011 02:44:36

Functional Safety, Second Edition: A Straightforward Guide to Applying IEC 61508 and Related Standards

Functional Safety, Second Edition: A Straightforward Guide to Applying IEC 61508 and Related Standards Review

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Electrical, electronic and programmable electronic systems, such as emergency shut down systems and railway signalling systems, increasingly carry out safety functions to guard workers and the public against injury or death and the environment against pollution. The international standard IEC 61508 has been developed as a generic standard that applies to all these systems irrespective of their application.

IEC 61508 is seen by many professionals as complex. This book overcomes that complexity by introducing the standard in the context of safety in general before moving on to provide practical advice about implementing it and obtaining certification. It also explains how IEC 61508 relates to second tier standards and related guidance, such as IEC 61511, 61513, UKOOA, ISA S84.01 and DIN standards, among others. Throughout the text, the authors illustrate their explanations with examples to which the answers are supplied in the appendix. Four case studies with further exercises set the information in context. Templates and checklists for drawing up your own implementation plan and information on self-certification are also provided.

As Functional Safety, the standard, is applicable to many industries, Functional Safety, the book, in its previous edition has proved to be an invaluable reference for professionals from a variety of industries, such as project/instrumentation/design/control engineers as well as safety professionals in oil and gas, chemical, rail, power generation, nuclear, aircraft, and automotive industries.

The new edition includes a new chapter on IEC 61511, the process sector standard, published since the first edition. The text has been updated throughout in light of the authors' recent experience and two case studies have been added.

Dr. David J Smith, BSc, PhD, CEng, FIEE, HonFSaRS, FIQA, MIGasE, has been directly concerned with reliability, safety and software quality for 30 years. He has written a number of books on the subject as well as numerous papers. His PhD thesis was on the subject of reliability prediction accuracy and common cause failure. He chairs the IGasE panel which develops its guidelines on safety-related systems (now in its third edition). He has also made contributions to IEC 61508.

Kenneth G. L. Simpson, MPhil, FIEE, FInstMC, MIGasE, has been associated with safety-related systems design and also with their assessment for 25 years. He is a member of the IEC 61508 drafting committee and also of the I Gas E panel which writes the gas industry guidance. Following a career in aerospace, Ken has spent 20 years in the control system industry and is a Director of Silvertech International plc, a leading designer of safety and control systems. He has written a number of papers on the topic and gives frequent talks.

* A practical guide to achieving functional safety standards in safety-critical systems
* Makes a complex standard easy to follow and sets it in the context of risk and safety
* Provides support for those undertaking self-assessment, which can save money spent on large consultancy fees

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• Practical Reliability Engineering
• Safety Integrity Level Selection: Systematic Methods Including Layer of Protection Analysis
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis: FMEA from Theory to Execution

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Jul 25, 2011 21:46:06

Homeopathic Guide for Travelers: Remedies for Health and Safety

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Ravi Roy and Carola Lage-Roy present a wealth of strategies for using homeopathic medicine to stay happy and healthy while traveling. A bestseller in its original German edition, The Homeopathic Guide for Travelers is equally useful for backpackers, business travelers, and even luxury vacationers. It provides all the preparation needed for a journey, whether a short outing, far-off holiday, or challenging trek.

The homeopathic remedies profiled here—many of them effective even when taken last-minute—address everything from exhaustion to altitude change, from jet lag to climate shifts to the side effects of unfamiliar foods. Drawing from the latest research, the book describes which homeopathic medicines work best against infectious diseases, such as malaria, hepatitis, and Lyme disease, and details remedies for injuries sustained while backpacking, climbing, or diving. Roy and Lage-Roy also explain how to treat stings and bites from poisonous animals and reactions from plants like poison ivy. An introductory chapter features a basic traveler’s first-aid kit.

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• Homeopathy for Musculoskeletal Healing
• Everybody's Guide to Homeopathic Medicines
• Homeopathic Methodology: Repertory, Case Taking, and Case Analysis
• Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide
• The Complete Homeopathy Handbook: Safe and Effective Ways to Treat Fevers, Coughs, Colds and Sore Throats, Childhood Ailments, Food Poisoning, Flu, and a Wide Range of Everyday Complaints

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Jul 24, 2011 14:54:35

Church Safety and Security: A Practical Guide

Church Safety and Security: A Practical Guide Review

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The church has always been regarded as a safe haven - a spiritual sanctuary where people can come to worship God free from worries about violence or unethical behavior by those involved in church ministry. But our culture is changing, and church leaders can no longer assume that it won't happen in my church. Like the rest of society, churches need to ensure the safety and security of their facility, staff, and worshipers.

This book provides a wealth of practical information on preparing for and responding to the challenges of a dangerous world. Robert Cirtin draws on more than two decades of law enforcement and investigative experience, and with his team of professionals outlines a how-to approach full of specific proactive steps churches can take to protect themselves and reduce the risk of costly lawsuits. Church Safety And Security is a must-have resource for anyone participating in or preparing for church leadership.

Topics covered include:

• Utilizing background screening to protect your congregation.
• Safety and security issues for church-run preschool and day care programs.
• Preparing for and responding to medical emergencies.
• How to deal with issues pertaining to child abuse.
• Legally mandated responsibilities of church staff members.
  
• How to utilize security/surveillance cameras in the church facility.
  
• Organizing a church security officer program.
• Effectively coping with intruders.
• Responding to violent acts when they occur.
• How to conduct a thorough investigation.
  

If you are a pastor, associate pastor, preschool director, church school principal, deacon, elder, vestry person, or denominational leader - read this book, then read it again! Make it required reading for every leader in your church. Protect your congregation, your property, and your reputation in the community by doing all you can do to hire the right employees, to prevent physical and sexual misconduct for which your church may be liable, and to reduce the legal and financial impacts of such misconduct. This book will teach you what to look for, and how to take action today to protect the people God has given you to shepherd.
Tim Duncan
Associate Pastor, Anglican Church of the Resurrection
St. Louis, Missouri

Church Safety and Security: A Practical Guide is a valuable resource. Bob Cirtin has the unusual but important background mixture of service in full-time church ministry as well as being a certified officer of the law and an expert investigator. He has personal experience with every source of danger for the local church and has developed effective safeguards and defenses. His strategies are clear, simple, easy to implement, and will protect any congregation in the event of an unfortunate occurrence. This book is a must for every church office and library!
Terry Raburn
Superintendent, Peninsular Florida District Council
Assemblies of God

What a sacred privilege it is to care for God's people! But while we focus on their spiritual needs, we must not forget their safety needs - especially in our world today. I'm excited to see a book that identifies the real security issues every church faces. We need to implement these proactive steps to ensure a higher level of safety for our flock. And we need to send a reassuring message to those in our communities who want to come.
Chuck Lynch
Pastor of Spiritual Development, Victory Church
Lakeland, Florida

I trust Bob Cirtin. He knows what to do to help keep people safe. I'm glad he's on our side, enabling us to better protect the people God has entrusted to our care.

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• KEEPING YOUR CHURCH SAFE
• The Missing Ministry: Safety, Risk Management and Protecting Your Church
• Serving by Safeguarding Your Church
• Better Safe than Sued: Keeping Your Students and Ministry Alive
• Management Essentials for Christian Ministries

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Jul 23, 2011 11:16:04

Lockout/Tagout: The Process of Controlling Hazardous Energy (Occupational Safety and Health Series)

Lockout/Tagout: The Process of Controlling Hazardous Energy (Occupational Safety and Health Series) Review

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Lockout/Tagout: The Process of Controlling Hazardous Energy examines the dimensions of society s challenge associated with the unexpected release of hazardous energy in the workplace. Edward Grund explores the nature and effect of these occurrences, the private sector s efforts to combat the problem, various governmental initiatives to develop standards and to regulate employers, and the evolution of control measures to prevent incidents. The book is intended to act as a guide to construct an effective hazardous-energy control process. The book explains: Management of energy sources; Monitoring; measuring and assessing energy; Causation analysis; Energy transfer and special situations; Applications such as complex isolation, group lockout/tagout, machinery guarding/interlocks, and automated systems.

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• Lockout/Tagout: A Practical Approach
• Process Plants: A Handbook for Inherently Safer Design, Second Edition

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Jul 22, 2011 10:46:07