Improving Global Worker Health and Safety Through Collaborative Capacity Building Initiatives [Paperback]

Many economically developing countries and nations without robust Occupational Hygiene (OH) educational programs endure a shortage of qualified occupational hygienists, resulting in higher rates of workplace injury, illness, and fatality. Damage to valuable infrastructure, environment, and public health also occur without adequate support.

Preface. Acknowledgments. Editor. Contributors. Chapter 1 Foundations and Networks of Occupational Hygiene Capacity.  Chapter 2 Building OHS Capacity at the Grass Roots: A Case Study of the Maquiladora Health & Safety Support Network and Its Global Partners. Chapter 3 Workplace Health Without Borders: Engaging Volunteers to Improve Workplace Health and Safety in Underserved Regions around the Globe. Chapter 4 Promotion of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene through Education:  A Case Study of the Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA). Chapter 5 The Developing World Outreach Initiative:  Expansion of Occupational Hygiene through Volunteerism and Networking.  Chapter 6 International Education, Research, and Service Opportunities for Students and Faculty in Higher Learning Institutions.  Chapter 7 The Role of Equipment and Services Vendors in Advancing Occupational Hygiene Globally. Chapter 8 Capacity Crashing: The Ongoing Transfer of Dangerous Jobs and Processes to Underdeveloped Regions. Chapter 9 Challenges of Managing Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment on International Hydropower Construction Projects. Chapter 10 An Analysis of the Impacts of National Regulation on Occupational Safety and Health:  How Regulations Protect Workers and Their Employers.  Chater 11 International Trade Agreemeló”