Extremely diverse organizations from small colleges to large research universities, technical schools, research institutes, and government agencies with extensive research activities will benefit from using this book. This new book provides an overview of unique occupational health challenges encountered in these institutions and how to manage them.

This book emphasizes occupational health concerns such as evaluation and protection of research workers; recognizing and responding to biologic, chemical, and physical hazards; laboratory and large animal contact; fieldwork; legal and regulatory requirements; and other issues specific to the higher education and research industry.

Intended for clinicians, occupational health and safety personnel, and responsible administrators who need an understanding of the wide range of hazards, programmatic approaches, and organizational structures present in the higher education and research industry.

Use Occupational Health for Higher Education and Research Institutions to keep both employees and students healthy and safe.