Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene An introduction

Occupational hygiene plays a vital role in ensuring our workplaces are healthy and safe. Potential hazards such as chemicals, dusts, gases, fumes, fibers, noise, vibration, and biological hazards such as mold, fungi, bacteria, and viruses must ideally be eliminated or effectively controlled.

Now in its third edition Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene offers a systematic and comprehensive overview of occupational health hazards and hazardous environments encountered in a range of industries and organizational settings.

Leading industry professionals and educators explain how to identify key workplace hazards including chemical agents such as dusts, metals, and gases; physical agents such as noise, radiation, and extremes of heat and cold; and microbiological agents. They outline assessment procedures and processes for identifying exposure levels. They also explain how to evaluate risk and follow safety guidelines to control and manage these hazards effectively.

Chapters are heavily illustrated with detailed case studies, diagrams, flowcharts, and photos. Practical guidelines are provided for managing each hazard type. The third edition has been extensively revised and updated and reflects the Workplace Health and Safety legislation relating to the hazards discussed.

Principles of Occupational Health and Hygiene is an ideal resource for students of Occupational Health and Safety, and a professional reference for Occupational Hygienists, Occupational Health and Safety professionals, and anyone working in an Occupational Health and Safety role.

Dr Sue Reed FAIOH COH has a BSc (Textile Engineering), MEngSc (Production Engineering), MSc(Occupational Hygiene) and PhD(Occupational Hygiene). She is currently Associate Professor in Occupational Hygiene and Director Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety at Edith Cowan University. Sue is a past President of AIOH. Dr Dino Pisaniello FAIOH COH has a PhD in chemistry and a master's degree in Public Health. He is currently Professor in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene and Director of Adelaide Exposure Science and Health in the School of Public Health at the University of Adelaide. Dino is a past President of AIOH. Dr. Geza Benke FAIOH COH has a BSc (Physics), MAppSc (Environmental Engineering) and PhD (Epidemiology). He is currently Senior Research Fellow with the Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Monash University. Geza is a past President of AIOH.