Description
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 5TH ED
Book Summary
This fifth edition of "Occupational Health" is presented as an updated reference guide for professionals in the fields of occupational medicine and risk prevention. To mark its 25th anniversary, the work incorporates 95% renewed content, including an analysis of the impact of Covid-19 and a specific focus on vulnerable populations. Organized into six parts, it offers practical access to essential information on occupational health, the legal framework, and future perspectives, also featuring the collaboration of Latin American specialists who enrich its regional outlook.
What is it about?
The work comprehensively addresses health in the workplace, structured into six sections covering everything from theoretical foundations to practical application. The reader will find a deep update on occupational health and workplace risk prevention, with special attention to the current legal framework. A highlight is the inclusion of content adapted to the Latin American context, thanks to the participation of experts from Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Nicaragua. The edition responds to current events by dedicating an entire chapter to the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the workplace. Likewise, specific problems affecting vulnerable groups, such as domestic workers and farmers, are explored, closing with a reflection on the future perspectives of occupational health.
Main Topics
- Occupational health and occupational medicine
- Workplace risk prevention
- Legal and regulatory framework in occupational health
- Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the workplace
- Occupational health in vulnerable populations (domestic workers, farmers)
- Future perspectives of health at work
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at occupational physicians, specialists in preventive medicine and public health, as well as workplace risk prevention professionals. It is also highly useful for postgraduate students in these disciplines and for human resources managers or occupational health departments seeking an updated reference work with a practical perspective.
What this book offers
- Access to 95% updated content, reflecting the latest advances and regulatory changes in occupational health.
- A comprehensive vision that integrates the Latin American reality, thanks to the collaboration of specialists from the region.
- Tools to face current challenges, including a specific analysis of the Covid-19 health crisis.
- A focus on the protection of vulnerable groups, offering strategies to address specific issues.
- A practical guide structured into six parts, facilitating quick consultation of relevant information.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Ruiz Frutos
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Medicine, Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Occupational Medicine
- Collection: Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2022
- Number of pages: 328
- Weight: 930 g
Editorial Review
This fifth edition of "Occupational Health" consolidates itself as an essential resource for professionals in the sector. Its main value lies in the deep update of its contents, which not only responds to regulatory and technical changes but also directly addresses the reality imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. The inclusion of a Latin American perspective and the focus on vulnerable populations provide a social and practical dimension that enriches the work. It is a rigorous and well-structured reference manual, ideal for those who need to stay up to date in a constantly evolving field.