A Smarter National Surveillance System for Occupational Safety and Health in the 21st Century by Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences
English | Sep. 9, 2018 | ISBN: 0309462991 | 211 Pages | PDF | 5 MB
The workplace is where 156 million working adults in the United States spend many waking hours, and it has a profound influence on health and well-being. Although some occupations and work-related activities are more hazardous than others and face higher rates of injuries, illness, disease, and fatalities, workers in all occupations face some form of work-related safety and health concerns. Understanding those risks to prevent injury, illness, or even fatal incidents is an important function of society.