Fitness for Work: The Comprehensive Guide to Occupational Health

By John Hobson, Julia Smedley

The ‘bible’ of occupational health, Fitness for Work is the most in-depth and comprehensive resource available on the relationship between ill health and employment. The specialist advice given covers health hazards in the work place, fitness for work, and rehabilitation after illness or injury.

A Truly Current Source

Fitness for Work discusses the social aspects of work, and problems associated with our ageing workforce and changing population. It communicates occupational health advice to patients, employees, and doctors, improving relationships in the workplace.

Impact of Health on Work

Fitness for Work details the impact of a patient’s health on work, and how they can be supported to gain or remain in employment. This invaluable source argues that in a suitable role, an employee can derive immense benefits to their health and well-being from work.

Reducing Inappropriate Barriers to Work

Importantly, this comprehensive title also presents tactics on how to reduce inappropriate barriers to work for those who have overcome an injury or disease, and those who live with chronic conditions.

Fully Revised and Updated

The sixth edition of Fitness for Work is based on the latest research evidence and clinical advances. The first half of the book focuses on the general principles of fitness to work and occupational health practice, such as legal aspects, ethical principles, health promotion, health surveillance and general principles of rehabilitation. In addition, it advises on sickness absence, ill health retirement, medication, transport, vibration and travel.

Comprehensive View of the Subject

In the second half of the book, chapters are arranged by clinical speciality or topic, and are co-authored by a topic specialist and a specialist occupational physician providing a comprehensive view of the subject. For effortless reference, each specialty chapter outlines the conditions covered, their prevalence and impact, and discusses the clinical aspects and treatment that affects work capacity. All recommendations are evidence-based and make use of the NICE guidelines.

The Definitive Text on Health and Work

Fitness for Work delivers a wealth of valuable consensus guidance, codes of practice, and locally evolved standards. This highly-regarded resource is essential for all occupational health practitioners.

Product Details

Publisher: Oxford University Press; 6th edition (April 21, 2019)

Language: English

Paperback: 888 pages

ISBN-10: 0198808658

ISBN-13: 978-0198808657