Occupational Health and Safety 2nd Edition: Practices, Policies and Procedures

This 2nd Edition includes additional topics on Ergonomics, Disability Management, Stress Management, Workplace Violence and Working Alone. The Author Edris Ocho shows the need for organizations to consider employee wellness as a critical element in managing occupational health and safety. The information given on these topics show the relationship between employee wellness and the benefits it brings to any organization economic stability. The Author Edris Ocho also discusses how employees are affected psychologically and physiologically when the work environment is not designed to provide the necessary support for employees to perform their job roles effectively. He also shows that workplace violence needs to addressed and there are some control measures that can be implemented to prevented this from happening. Other areas of discussion includes the management of workplace violence, how to implement a procedures to support a return to work program for employees who have had experienced workplace illnesses and injuries and why we need to ensure that employee health and wellness remains an integral function in any organization. The 2nd edition also includes information on the necessary requirements for employees working alone and what type of emergency and communication procedures should be in place to control their exposure to hazards and risks. Human resources personnel, health and safety officers, health professional, distribution companies,risk managers, construction and utility employees, security personnel will find this second edition valuable to their organization. The book also contains information on hazards and risks assessment for personnel involved in electrical , mechanical and operational functions that are relevant to various industries, including manufacturing staff. Anyone who desires to improve current health and safety management in their workplace must take advantage of the resources that is available in this book.