Why is This Job Killing ME?: John B. Kachuba and Mary A. Newman - Softcover

The first book to document the health and safety hazards that workers face each day, the ten occupational illnesses and injuries including reproductive effects, cancer, respiratory disease, and many more. Original.

, Work Healthier!

What you don't know about your workplace could kill you. What you learn in this book could save your life.

Recognize the silent killers
Create safer workplace environments
Improve your health and your job performance

Did you know that every nine minutes someone is killed by their job? In this groundbreaking book, two experts in the field of occupational safety tell you what's wrong at the workplace, who is at risk, and what you and your employer can do to create a safer working environment. Learn how to protect yourself from the top ten job-related illnesses and injuries--from respiratory disease to cancer, from reproductive disorders to musculoskeletal injuries and trauma. And discover:

four steps to risk assessment in the workplace
the easiest method of reducing exposure to toxic substances
how to recognize "sick building syndrome" and what to do about it
how to prevent back injuries,