About the Book:
Occupational Health and Hygiene in Industries is a comprehensive guide to addressing the growing concern of health hazards in the workplace. With an increasing number of workers exposed to new health risks associated with industrialization and mechanization, there is a need for essential protective measures to be implemented to prevent the occurrence of occupational diseases and accidents.
The book covers the use of chemicals in various industries and emphasizes the importance of chemical safety measures to prevent pollution to the environment and occupational diseases. The author stresses the need for an effective control system in the entire production process, from manufacturing to storage and transportation, to ensure the safety of workers and the environment.
Written in a clear and concise manner, Occupational Health and Hygiene in Industries is an essential reference for management, industrial medical and safety officers, as well as students of environmental science, industrial hygiene, and industrial safety courses. It provides practical insight into recognizing work-related illnesses and taking appropriate action to prevent their recurrence. With the information contained in this book, organizations can create a safe working environment and protect their greatest asset, their employees. |
About the Authors:
Raja Sekhar Mamillapalli, a
thorough academician has over 12 years of teaching and research experience. He
also has vast experience in training, mentoring and consultancy. He was
instrumental in the success of various construction projects, with his
innovative inputs. He has completed his Master of Technology (Structural
Engineering) from NIT Rourkela, and Bachelor in Engineering (Civil Engineering)
from Anna University, Chennai. He is currently quenching his research thirst by
being a Doctoratoral research scholar from KIIT, Bhubaneswar. He has gained
enormous experience and exposure through his academic voyage, as he was
associated with varied institutes of great repute. He was allied with SPSU
Udaipur, UPES Dehradun, B S Abdur Rahman University, Chennai and Bharath
University, Chennai.
He is present affiliation is with
National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Hyderabad.
'Prof. MRS' as he is fondly called by his students, is a dynamic and creative
teacher. He believes in bringing practical examples to classroom and focuses on
contributing to application oriented education.
Visweswara Rao Pasumarthi is an
Occupational Health Physician, Retired Senior Chief Medical Officer of
Government of India having more than thirty five years of practical experience
while serving in different organizations. He has rediscovered several
Occupational diseases including cancer and for his services he was rewarded as
“the best Industrial Medical Officer” in 1988 by his Excellency the Hon'ble
Governor of Combined State of Andhra Pradesh.
He is M.B.B.S (1972), M.D and diploma in
Industrial Health. He was appointed as Medical Inspector of Mines for the four
southern states by Central Government. He was Chairman Medical Boards for
detection of compensable diseases in workers, an Executive member Indian
association of Occupational Health, National safety Council and a life member
Indian Medical Association. Worked as Certifying Surgeon, Guide & Examiner
for Industrial & Public Health Engineering students. He has teaching
experience in various institutions like Nizams institute of Medical Sciences,
JNTU, Central University of Hyderabad, Engineering staff college of India,
National Institute of Construction Management & Research, Institute of
Connect I.T Solutions, St. John Ambulance Association, Administrative Staff
college of India, Directorate of Factories of A.P., Telangana as Guest Faculty. |
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