Occupational Physiology

ISBN-13: 9780367381790 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 312 str.

Allan Toomingas; Svend Erik Mathiassen; Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist

Opis

A clear and accessible text on work physiology, this book focuses on important issues in the modern working life. Taking up some of today's major public health problems— musculoskeletal disorders and stress—this book explains connections between work, well-being, and health according to up-to-date research in the field. It gives an orientation of useful methods for risk assessments and provides guidelines on arranging a good working life from the perspective of the working individual, the company, and the society as a whole.

Spis treści

Work, Working Life, Occupational Physiology. Work Demanding High Energy Metabolism. Work Requiring Considerable Muscle Force. Work in Awkward Postures. Work with Highly Repetitive Movements. Prolonged, Low-Intensity, Sedentary Work. Work with High Levels of Mental Strain. Work That Disrupts the Diurnal Rhythm. Work in Heat and Cold. A Good Working Life for Everyone. Index

O autorze

Allan Toomingas , Svend Erik Mathiassen, Ewa Wigaeus Tornqvist