The range of topics covered by the more than 1000 articles is phenomenal… Industry specific information is also plentiful, and the scope impressive. A wonderful reference that all libraries should have in some format. Highly recommended for all public and university libraries."
Library Journal, November, 1998
"This product contains information indispensable to those individuals interested in workplace hazards."
The American Reference Books Annual, 1999
Developed through an extensive process of consultation with leading professionals and health and safety institutions worldwide, the Fourth Edition of this well-respected reference provides comprehensive, timely, and accurate coverage of the core and allied fields encompassing occupational health and safety. Aimed at the specialist and non-specialist alike such as lawyers, doctors, nurses, engineers, industrial hygienists, toxicologists, regulators, and other safety professionals, this compendium is organized and designed to provide the most critical information in an easy-to-use, easy-to-read format. It uses more than 1,000 illustrations, a new attractive layout, and provides up-to-date literature reviews. Indexes by subject, chemical name, and author last name make navigating through information quick and easy. The CD-ROM version includes the same information and logical organization as the print volumes plus the added benefit of a powerful search and retrieval engine to make your search for information as easy as a mouse click. You'll access information in seconds. Here's a sampling of what's covered in each volume and the CD-ROM:
Volume 1: The body, health care, management and policy, tools and approaches
Volume 2: Psychosocial and organization factors, hazards, the environment, accidents and safety
Volume 3: Chemicals, industries and occupations
Volume 4: Index by subject, chemical name, author, cross-reference guide, directory of contributors.
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