An Essential Guide to Occupational Exposure

The World Health Organization estimates that 2.9 billion workers are exposed to workplace risks, increasing the risk of occupational hazards and injuries. This book aims to highlight the predominant occupational risks and emerging health surveillance tools to assess occupational exposure and health risk. It is aimed at the active and working civil society, occupational safety and hygiene technicians, health professionals, and stakeholders.

Format: Hardback
Length: 194 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that approximately 2.9 billion workers worldwide face regular workplace risks, placing a substantial portion of the global workforce, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, at heightened risk of occupational hazards. These hazards directly impact occupational safety and health, with far-reaching consequences. Occupational injuries and illnesses result in significant absences from work, leading to substantial economic costs for both employees and employers. Moreover, the quality of life and well-being of active workers are profoundly affected.

To address this critical issue, this book, titled "An Essential Guide to Occupational Exposure," has been crafted to attract the attention of individuals seeking to gain deeper insights into occupational exposure and its implications on hygiene, safety, and health within work environments. Its primary objective is to highlight the predominant occupational risks that various working groups encounter. Furthermore, it provides readers with valuable information about emerging health surveillance tools, such as cytogenetic and human biomonitoring assays, which are instrumental in assessing occupational exposure and evaluating health risk.

This book is specifically designed for a diverse audience, including active and working civil society members, occupational safety and hygiene technicians, health professionals, scientific community members, and stakeholders who are interested in this field. By delving into the topic of occupational exposure, this reading will foster a thoughtful reflection on its impact on the safety and health of workers across different occupations.

ISBN-13: 9781685078195