Health and safety needs of older workers / Committee on the Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers ; David H. Wegman and James P. McGee, editors.
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : National Academies Press, ©2004. |
| Description | xiv, 301 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Supplemental Content | http://www.nap.edu/books/030909111X/html/ |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Wegman, David H. |
| Other author/creator | McGee, J. (James), 1950- |
| Other author/creator | National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Health and Safety Needs of Older Workers. |
| Other author/creator | Institute of Medicine (U.S.) |
| Contents | Demographic characteristics of the older workforce -- The role of the changing labor market and the changing nature of work in older workers' work experiences and health outcomes -- The social and economic context of work for older persons -- Physical and cognitive differences between older and younger workers -- Effects of workplace exposures on older workers -- Programs and policies related to the older workforce and safe work -- Interventions for older workers -- Conclusions and recommendations. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 231-281) and index. |
| Other forms | Also available in electronic form via the Internet (viewed August 19, 2004). |
| LCCN | 2004007008 |
| ISBN | 030909111X (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | RC963.6.A43 H435 2004 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |