Kazutaka Kogi and Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Gives several examples from many countries of the rapid development in research on welfare, epidemiology, ergonomics, psychosocial issues, occupational medicine, toxicology…
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Gives several examples from many countries of the rapid development in research on welfare, epidemiology, ergonomics, psychosocial issues, occupational medicine, toxicology, occupational hygiene, environmental health, and biological monitoring in the Asia‐Pacific region. These examples are chosen primarily to illustrate the large range of subjects researched and the wide number of countries involved.
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Tsuyoshi Kawakami and Ton That Khai
Describes a research project into emerging health risks to farmers in the Mekong Delta. It is a joint effort between Vietnam and Japan. Subjects include workload studies of rice…
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Describes a research project into emerging health risks to farmers in the Mekong Delta. It is a joint effort between Vietnam and Japan. Subjects include workload studies of rice harvesting, canal maintenance and time‐budget among local farmers. Seminars are then conducted, and improvements formulated and implemented.
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Kazutaka Kogi and Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Cites twenty references from the literature on the application of ergonomic principles in Asia and the pacific rim countries, regarding workplace and equipment design with the…
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Cites twenty references from the literature on the application of ergonomic principles in Asia and the pacific rim countries, regarding workplace and equipment design with the objective of improving on employee occupational health and safety. Lists a number of examples applicable to sugar refining, the handling of heavy metals, optical equipment, the textile industry, rice farming and agriculture, and the number of hours worked.
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Kazutaka Kogi and Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Points to the contrast between traditional working life patterns and the demands of an increasingly industrialized and high technology society, for the increase in workplace…
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Points to the contrast between traditional working life patterns and the demands of an increasingly industrialized and high technology society, for the increase in workplace psychological problems in Asia and the pacific rim countries. Lists and discusses ten literature references relating to the title material. Mentions the effects of pollution, cases of observed mass hysteria, the relationship between overtime and absenteeism and finally cultural factors on employee mental health and productivity.
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Kazutaka Kogi and Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Examines the published research literature regarding the application of occupational epidemiology in Asia and the pacific rim countries, as an assessment tool for the monitoring…
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Examines the published research literature regarding the application of occupational epidemiology in Asia and the pacific rim countries, as an assessment tool for the monitoring of workplace health hazards and diseases. Discusses firstly the statistics for industrial dermatitis in Singapore, the incidents for which are attributed to metal products, machinery, oils and greases, secondly the incidents of byssinosis in the cotton and textile industry attributed to fibre dusts, thirdly problems associated with the use of pesticides in agriculture and forestry, and finally occupational cancers.
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Kazutaka Kogi and Tsuyoshi Kawakami
Describes how many Asia‐Pacific countries have experienced a major shift in occupational health services in the last two decades. There is an extension of occupational health…
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Describes how many Asia‐Pacific countries have experienced a major shift in occupational health services in the last two decades. There is an extension of occupational health services with more co‐ordinated efforts of all social partners, action programmes with emphasis on practical risk assessment and primary prevention, and more active participation of managers and unions, supported by occupational health personnel.