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Current Catalog


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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.




National Library of Medicine Current Catalog


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First multi-year cumulation covers six years: 1965-70.




Occupational Health and Safety


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This comprehensive handbook delves into the essence of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), exploring the dynamic interplay between regulations, practical methodologies, and the broader impact of OHS on organizations. The goal of the book is to help readers understand OHS practices in the workplace and how to implement a plan. Chapter 1 establishes the conceptual framework of OHS and provides a foundational understanding of the subject. Moving forward, Chapters 2 and 3 dive into the international and national legal requirements, giving a comparative overview of OHS legislation in the EU and specific regulations in Romania, Italy, and Spain. Chapter 4 introduces readers to risk assessment tools and the OHS management process, while Chapter 5 emphasizes the importance of performance monitoring and measuring. Chapter 6 presents a step-by-step risk assessment methodology. Finally, Chapter 7 explores the significant impact of OHS on overall company performance, integrating ergonomics and organizational resilience. Key Features: Combines theoretical insights with practical applications for academics and OHS professionals. Offers an up-to-date analysis of OHS regulations, with a focus on EU guidelines and specific regulations for Romania, Italy, and Spain. Provides knowledge on risk assessment tools and performance monitoring methods for effective safety measures. Highlights the essential relationship between OHS and company performance with real-world examples and a systems approach. The book is ideal for a wide range of readers, including OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact. Readership OHS trainees, professional safety managers, policymakers, researchers and students studying OHS practices, safety regulations and its organizational impact.




Calidad y seguridad en la atención del paciente


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Este libro va más allá de ser simplemente una guía de calidad y seguridad en organizaciones de salud; es un compendio que busca transformar la manera en que entendemos y abordamos estos temas. Ramón Horacio Galarza presenta una nueva perspectiva sobre la gestión de la calidad y la seguridad en el ámbito de la salud, ofreciendo información precisa y práctica para implementar estrategias efectivas. En estas páginas, los lectores encontrarán un enfoque holístico que integra herramientas de gestión, protocolos de seguridad y prácticas de mejora continua. Además de proporcionar orientación práctica, este libro invita a los lectores a reflexionar sobre el impacto de la calidad y la seguridad en la experiencia del paciente y en el desempeño de los profesionales de la salud. A través de casos de estudio y ejemplos reales, se exploran las mejores prácticas y se ofrecen recomendaciones para promover una cultura de seguridad y excelencia en el ámbito sanitario. Autor: Ramón Horacio Galarza Descubre cómo la calidad y la seguridad pueden convertirse en pilares fundamentales para el éxito de las organizaciones de salud. ¡Este libro es una guía indispensable para todos aquellos comprometidos con la mejora continua en el cuidado de la salud! This book goes beyond being simply a guide to quality and safety in healthcare organizations; it is a compendium that seeks to transform the way we understand and address these issues. Ramón Horacio Galarza presents a new perspective on quality and safety management in the healthcare field, offering precise and practical information for implementing effective strategies. In these pages, readers will find a holistic approach that integrates management tools, safety protocols, and continuous improvement practices. In addition to providing practical guidance, this book invites readers to reflect on the impact of quality and safety on the patient experience and the performance of healthcare professionals. Through case studies and real-life examples, best practices are explored, and recommendations are offered to promote a culture of safety and excellence in healthcare settings. Author: Ramón Horacio Galarza Discover how quality and safety can become fundamental pillars for success in healthcare organizations. This book is an indispensable guide for all those committed to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery!




Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI


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Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI collects recent papers of selected authors from 21 countries in the domain of occupational safety and hygiene (OSH). The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including: - Occupational safety - Risk assessment - Safety management - Ergonomics - Management systems - Environmental ergonomics - Physical environment - Construction safety, and - Human factors Occupational Safety and Hygiene VI represents the state-of-the-art on the above mentioned domains, and is based on research carried out at universities and other research institutions. Some contributions focus more on practical case studies developed by OSH practitioners within their own companies. Hence, the book provides practical tools and approaches currently used by OHS practitioners in a global context.




Occupational Safety and Hygiene II


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Occupational Safety and Hygiene II contains selected papers from the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SHO2014, Guimar Portugal, 13-14 February 2014), which was organized by the Portuguese Society for Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SPOSHO). The contributions focus on selected topics, which include (but is not limited t







Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace


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In recent years, employee health and well-being have been of increasing importance to companies as they attempt to move toward more sustainable business models and futures. Taking health into account in business policies helps ensure sustainable production systems. The role of ergonomics in companies can contribute to creating a more sustainable work environment, which accelerates the performance of the organization and promotes professional development, impacting the health and well-being of workers in a broad and positive way. Ergonomics and Business Policies for the Promotion of Well-Being in the Workplace presents the new trends in sustainable work through the analysis and application of methods to evaluate and improve the interaction of human beings with their work, their work area, and their environment. Covering topics such as mental health and organizational environments, this publication is ideal for academics, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, business owners, instructors, and students.




The Politics of Telecommunications In Mexico


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This text argues that, instead of leading toward greater democratization, Mexico's policies of privatization in the 1980s were used for personal benefit, and to lubricate the existing state-labour relationship. It builds its case around the privatization of Mexico's telecommunications.