Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace

Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace Linda M. Frazier, MD, MPH
Marvin L. Hage, MD In the face of rising medical costs, health care
reform, intense media scrutiny, and the trend toward delayed
pregnancies, the concern over on-the-job reproductive hazards is at
an all-time high. The need to develop effective strategies for
protecting the reproductive health of employees--female and
male--is more critical than ever. Reproductive Hazards of the
Workplace is designed to help managers, primary care physicians,
and health and safety professionals manage and prevent occupational
reproductive risks. Like other entries in Van Nostrand Reinhold's
Hazards of the Workplace series, the book offers a wealth of
valuable, up-to-date information plus expert-tested methodologies
and advice for handling risk exposure. Reproductive Hazards of the
Workplace begins by covering basic reproductive and developmental
biology and fundamentals of risk assessment and reduction. It shows
readers how to take into account influencing factors such as the
employee's age, personal habits, and existing conditions (such as
diabetes and hypertension). From this foundation, the text explains
how to recognize and manage a wide range of potential threats to
reproductive health, including:

* Chemical agents

* Physical agents

* Biologic agents

* Ergonomic factors

* Travel

* Stress

In describing reproductive risks involving these common
occupational exposures, thorough coverage is provided of an
often-ignored subject: reproductive hazards to men. Reproductive
Hazards of the Workplace offers a variety of features to help
readers use the material. Key tables, references, sample patient
encounter forms, and occupational exposure guidelines add to the
book's functionality. With this book, physicians, nurses, corporate
personnel, and safety professionals have an expert resource focused
exclusively on a crucial aspect of occupational health management.
As an introductory text, a review volume, or a convenient
sourcebook, Reproductive Hazards of the Workplace is a welcome
addition to any safety professional's library.