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Work Stress Induced Chronic Diseases in Construction

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This book aims to fill a gap in the current construction health and safety research and discover new knowledge about work stress induced chronic diseases among construction industry professionals. In achieving these aims, the book investigates: the nature and extent of psychosocial stressors experienced by construction professionals, stress management tactics applied and the impact on mental health the prevalence and occurrence patterns of serious chronic conditions such as insomnia, obesity, musculoskeletal disorders and vision impairment aetiological pathways from job stressors through chronic diseases to job performance. While there are many studies, policies and regulations aiming to look after the health of construction workers, little attention is paid to construction professionals. By applying advanced analytical methods to data collected in a national survey of construction professionals in Australia, the author presents new scientific evidence which can be used to help establish equitable workers' compensation treatments and outcomes for construction professionals in line with other professions. Moreover, the research and analysis are underpinned by theories and literature from public health and epidemiological disciplines in addition to literature from construction, and work health, safety and wellbeing domains. It is essential reading for any health policy makers and researchers in the fields of health and safety and construction management.

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ISBN: 9780367633028
Publication date:
Author: Imriyas Kamardeen
Publisher: Routledge an imprint of CRC Press
Format: Paperback
Pagination: 208 pages
Series: Spon Research
Genres: Building construction and materials
Ergonomics
Health and safety in the workplace
Epidemiology and Medical statistics
Occupational medicine
Engineering: general
Hydraulic engineering
Agribusiness and primary industries