ABSTRACT
This chapter outlines the health effects associated with exposure to noise and appropriate control measures. It highlights the health effects associated with exposure to vibration and appropriate control measures. The chapter explains the health effects associated with ionising and non-ionising radiation and appropriate control measures. It examines the meaning, causes and effects of work-related stress and appropriate control measures. Occupational health is concerned with physical and psychological hazards as well as chemical and biological hazards. The physical occupational hazards have been well known, and emphasis has been on the development of lower risk workplace environments. The Control of Artificial Optical Radiation at Work Regulations came into force in 2010 and implements the Physical Agents Directive. Stress can lead to an improved performance but is not generally a good thing as it is likely to lead to both physical and mental ill-health, such as high blood pressure, peptic ulcers, skin disorders and depression.
