Previously published by Oxford University Press, now distributed by Butterworth Heinemann Work and the Eye is a comprehensive guide to vision in the workplace, identifying potential problems and offering practical guidance for maximising visual performance. Ocular hazards and the various types of eye protectors are described, along with details of eye protection programmes. It is illustrated throughout with clear line diagrams. This book is essential reading for all occupational and trainee optometrists.
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Verlagsort
Verlagsgruppe
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
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Illustrationen
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Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7506-4045-9 (9780750640459)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Visual performance; Visual capabilities; Visibility of tasks; Vision screening; Advantages to industry of vision screening; Establishing occupations visual standards; Methods of vision screening; Choice of vision screening method; Incidence of ocular injuries and their prevention; Incidence; Prevention; Summary; Ocular injuries - mechanical: contusion injuries; perforating injuries; Ocular injuries - non-mechanical: Chemical injuries; Thermal injuries; Electrical injuries; Radiation injuries; Construction of eye protectors: lens materials; Testing procedures of protective lenses; Materials for lens housing; Summary; Regulations and standards relating to eye protection:L protection of Eye regulations; British standards for eye protectors; european activities concerning eye protection; Lamps and lighting; Concepts and units of light; Photometric units; Light sources; Luminaires; Lighting design; Recommended levels of illuminance; Choice of lighting equipment; Lighting system management; Measurement of illuminance and luminance; Summary; Visual display units: Asthenopia; Facial rash/dermatitis; Epilepsy; Radiation; Summary; Driving: Relationship between visual function and driving performance; Spectacles for drivers; Visual standards for driving licences; Glossary of terms; Appendix A: Guidelines for the suitability of colour vision defects for certain occupations; Appendix B: List of some of the suppliers of vision screeners; Appendix C: Shade numbers of filters recommended for welding (BS 679); Appendix D: Photometric units and the conversion factors necessary to change them to SI units; Appendix E: Vision standards for various occupations; Appendix F: The Personal Protective Equipment Regulations 1992; Index
