Occupational Medicine and Health Manual

The practice of this profession exposes workers to a multitude of risks that can lead to workplace accidents and occupational illnesses.This book is a training resource that includes a set of courses designed to train various professionals working in the field of occupational medicine and health. It provides an understanding of the main professions exposed to certain chemical substances and occupational hazards their metabolism as well as their mechanism of action and pathophysiology. It also provides an understanding of how to identify and assess occupational exposure recommend prevention methods and establish an appropriate medical monitoring program. Finally it provides an understanding of how to diagnose occupational illnesses based on clinical and paraclinical signs and understand the social security compensation schedules.