Intended as a resource for those who have responsibilities to safeguard workers' health and safety, especially in developing countries. Covers the fields of toxicology, occupational hygiene, occupational cancer, occupational diseases of agricultural workers, occupational safety, psycho- social problems and institutions and organizations active in the field of occupational health and safety.

Revised and expanded, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of occupational health and safety. A new CD-ROM version is available which provides the benefits of computer-assisted search capabilities

Revised and expanded, this edition provides comprehensive coverage of occupational health and safety. A new CD-ROM version is available which provides the benefits of computer-assisted search capabilities.

Signed articles, arranged alphabetically by subject, intended as a practical tool for those responsible for the protection of the health of industrial workers throughout the world. Emphasis on such topics as psychology of work, health and safety needs of developing countries, and safety precautions. References are included in the articles. Some illustrations, cross references. Index of authors (with identifications and locations). Subject index. V. 1, A-K; v. 2, L-Z.

Based on analysis of owners' and managers' needs, this manual shows how to carry out training designed to improve productivity and working conditions in small and medium-sized enterprises. It encourages real shop-floor improvements based on local axperience and action learning. Forms, checklists and guides are included.; An accompanying ""Trainer's Manual"" is also available (ISBN 92-2-106410-7).

Improving maternal health and reducing child mortality are among the eight UN Millennium Development Goals. This publication contains guidance on maternity protection in the workplace, focusing on measures that can be taken to establish a decent workplace and to identify workplace risks. The starting point is the Maternity Protection Convention (No. 183), adopted by the International Labour Conference in 2000 and its accompanying Recommendation (No. 191). The guide is intended for general use as a reference tool for employers, workers, trade union leaders, occupation health and safety advisors, labour inspectors and others involved in workplace health and maternity protection.