Occupational hazards
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 429(6539) 24 August 2005, 21-23(3)Publication details: 2005Subject(s): Summary: 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.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L130824 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 130824-1001 |
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.