Revolutionize Occupational Health Practice with the Revised 6th Edition of Pocket Consultant

Edited by renowned experts Kerry Gardiner, David Rees, Anil Adisesh, David Zalk, and J. Malcolm Harrington, the newly revised 6th edition of Pocket Consultant: Occupational Health provides a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of current occupational health practices.

A Global Perspective on Occupational Health

This definitive guide offers a complete, international perspective, covering critical topics such as:

• migrant working populations
• occupational exposure in different industries and specific processes
• special issues like working hours and shift work, alcohol and drug use testing, eHealth, military populations, fatigue, and sleep disorders

A Thorough Introduction to Occupational Health

Discover the fundamentals of occupational health, including:

• the roles of occupational health professionals
• industrial processes and their impact on health outcomes
• the people involved in occupational health

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services and Clinical Evaluations

Explore in-depth discussions on:

• occupational health services at an international level
• occupational diseases and infections
• clinical evaluations, including pre-employment placement, fitness for work, health assessments, and health surveillance
• medical records and their importance in occupational health

Medicolegal Report Writing and Ethical Considerations

Delve into the critical aspects of medicolegal report writing and the legal and ethical aspects of occupational health, including:

• the principles of risk assessment and risk management
• control toolkits and their applications

An Essential Resource for Healthcare Professionals

Pocket Consultant: Occupational Health is an invaluable resource for:

• occupational hygienists
• physicians
• nurses
• safety practitioners
• general practitioners
• medical students
• nursing students
• occupational therapists
• physiotherapists
• toxicologists
• occupational psychologists

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, this 6th edition is available in English and was released on March 2, 2022.