ABSTRACT

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

chapter 2|40 pages

Work Demanding High Energy Metabolism

chapter 3|40 pages

Work Requiring Considerable Muscle Force

chapter 4|18 pages

Work in Awkward Postures

chapter 5|24 pages

Work with Highly Repetitive Movements

chapter 6|42 pages

Prolonged, Low-Intensity, Sedentary Work

chapter 7|32 pages

Work with High Levels of Mental Strain

chapter 8|22 pages

Work That Disrupts the Diurnal Rhythm

chapter 9|34 pages

Work in Heat and Cold

chapter 10|14 pages

A Good Working Life for Everyone