ABSTRACT

This text provides a theoretical and empirical approach to investigating the nature of emerging OSH (Occupational Health and Safety) epidemics across the industrialized world. The author of each chapter in this book deals with exposure to a particular OSH hazard and examines the epidemic nature of the resulting ill-health or injury outcome. The authors also evaluate the contribution of globalization and neoliberal policies in creating workplace environments which foster such new OSH epidemics.

chapter Chapter 5|22 pages

Long-Latency Disease: The Long-Lasting Epidemics

chapter Chapter 7|22 pages

The Epidemic of Stress

chapter Chapter 12|18 pages

Conclusion: Models of Epidemics