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Document ID (ISN)47873
CIS number 87-658
ISSN - Serial title Journal of Occupational Accidents
Year 1986
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Barnes K., Bell N., Vasilliou D., Firth J.L.
Title Medical aspects of head protection at work
Bibliographic information Nov. 1986, Vol.8, No.3, p.173-180. 73 ref.
Abstract Article presented at a symposium on head protection at work (16 April 1986, Loughborough, United Kingdom). The definitions of effects of head injuries and the attitudes to wearing helmets were discussed and recommendations given to overcome resistance to wearing helmets.
Descriptors (primary) head injuries; head protection
Descriptors (secondary) literature survey; safety consciousness; brain injuries; safety helmets; conference; skull injuries
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s) Physical hazards
Browse category(ies) Head protection