Occupational hazards
McCormick, Helen
Occupational hazards - 2005 - Contract Journal 429(6539) 24 August 2005, 21-23(3) .
Reports on how more construction workers are being lost through chronic illness and injury such as noise-induced hearing loss and crippling back pain than through industrial accidents. Argues that good occupational health management could prevent this loss. Looks at how initiatives, including the Constructing Better Health pilot scheme for the construction industry, and preventative measures can help reduce the problem even for small companies and the type of problems found in the industry. Provides list of website for further information.
Occupational hazards - 2005 - Contract Journal 429(6539) 24 August 2005, 21-23(3) .
Reports on how more construction workers are being lost through chronic illness and injury such as noise-induced hearing loss and crippling back pain than through industrial accidents. Argues that good occupational health management could prevent this loss. Looks at how initiatives, including the Constructing Better Health pilot scheme for the construction industry, and preventative measures can help reduce the problem even for small companies and the type of problems found in the industry. Provides list of website for further information.