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'Fitness for Work' provides information and guidance on the effects of medical conditions on employment and working capability. Every significant medical problem is covered, including the employment potential and assessment of anyone with a disability. Legal and ethical aspects are also addressed.
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, it discusses the social aspects of work, and problems associated with our ageing workforce and changing population. Communicating occupational health advice to patients, employees, and doctors, Fitness for Work improves relationships in the workplace. It 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. 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. 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 the relationship between 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.
What is this Report about? This specially commissioned report will show you how to get the best out of your employees, from recruitment to retirement, while protecting yourself and your firm to the full. For a start, you could save yourself a lot of trouble through understanding the law on recruitment. Then, you don't have to accept every doctor's certificate for sickness absence. Again, were you aware that not all duties are suspended when off sick? The report is packed with constructive advice, and ends with seven invaluable Appendices including precedents, model letters and draft company policies.
A practical guide to the principle services of facilities management, revised and updated The updated third edition of Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is an invaluable resource covering all the principal facility management (FM) services. The author—a noted facilities management expert—provides the information needed to ensure compliance to current laws, to deliver opportunities to adopt new ways of using built environments, and to identify creative ways to reduce operational occupancy costs, while maintaining appropriate and productive working environment standards. The third edition is fully updated and written in an approachable and concise format. It is comprehensive in scope, the author covering both hard and soft facilities management issues. Since the first edition was published it has become a first point of reference for busy facilities managers, saving them time by providing access to the information needed to ensure the safe, effective and efficient running of any facilities function. This important book: Has been fully updated, reviewing the essential data covering the principal FM services Is highly practical, ideal for the busy FM practitioner Presents information on legal compliance issues, the development of strategic policies, tactical best practices, and much more Is a time-saving resource that brings together essential, useful, and practical FM information in one handy volume; Written for students and professional facilities managers, Facilities Manager's Desk Reference is designed as a practical resource that offers FMs assistance in finding solutions to the myriad demands of the job.
This new edition of Occupational and Environmental Medicine concentrates more on the newer kinds of occupational disease including those (like “RSI” and pesticide poisoning) where exposure and effects are difficult to understand. There is specific emphasis on work, health and wellbeing, with links to public health, health promotion, the value of work, disabled people at work, the aging workforce, vocational rehabilitation, evidence based practice, and further chapters on the health effects of climate change and of occupational health and safety in relation to migration and terrorism.
Law applies to almost every aspect of an organization's work, so it's imperative for organizations to become knowledgeable about the law to handle situations that may lead to serious legal ramifications. Human resources laws are governed by legislation framed by the central government and each state accordingly. Therefore, the company's objectives and strategy must align with the employment laws. The human resources policies that organizations adopt affect the entire organization, and they must comply with legal requirements to protect employees and employers. It is crucial that companies comply with a variety of laws/ policies, as non-compliance can also result in stiff penalties and sometimes disciplinary actions. Legal-minded human resources departments can eliminate lawsuits, financial losses, and reputational damage, and add credibility to the decisions made by the department. To ensure that an organization and its employees follow the laws, human resources professionals should have a sound understanding of the available and applicable laws before creating their human resources policies for the organization. This edited book focuses on providing a refreshed perspective on HRM legal and regulatory issues with their strategic application to firms and organizations operating in an everchanging global environment. Unlike existing HRM books which focus on employment laws, this book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of contemporary legal issues in organizations. By providing you with a variety of concepts and approaches, this book will help you to understand human resources management, as well as provide you with additional legal knowledge that will be of interest to employers at the local, national, and international levels. In conclusion, this work sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the angle between Human resources and Industrial and Labour Laws. It invites readers to delve into the complexities, debates, and transformative potential of this field, and to actively contribute to the ongoing quest for a more just and peaceful employment environment.
"Planning Occupational Health & Safety is a convenient handbook for OHS practitioners, line managers, students and anyone who needs an overview of the legal and managerial aspects of managing OHS risks in organisations."--Publisher description.
