"Occupational Health" examines the reasons why employers should address the health of their workforce, exploring the implications that health issues have for bottom line performance and offering guidelines for developing an effective occupational health policy and associated procedures.
Part One of the book provides an introduction to the history and scope of occupational health, discusses contemporary practice and looks at the legal and organizational factors involved. Part Two examines some of the most common issues in occupational health, including stress management, anti-smoking policies and health promotion. Specific considerations surrounding the employment of women and people with disabilities are dealt with in Part Three. The final section offers a practical approach to key aspects of health and safety legislation in the UK.