In 10 chapters occupational health and safety for the 21st century first takes the reader through a detailed history of occupational health and safety efforts since ancient greece it then examines each of the occupationally associated diseases and their epidemiology including cancers respiratory diseases fertility and pregnancy abnormalities hearing loss infectious diseases injuries and fatalities and job stress the final chapters examine prevention programs and research methods . In 10 chapters occupational health and safety for the 21st century first takes the reader through a detailed history of occupational health and safety efforts since ancient greece it then examines each of the occupationally associated diseases and their epidemiology including cancers respiratory diseases fertility and pregnancy abnormalities hearing loss infectious diseases injuries and fatalities and job stress the final chapters examine prevention programs and research methods . Occupational health safety for the 21st century new technologies like automation and artificial intelligence are often intimidating to company executives some may shy away from adoption whether because of complexity or perceived lack of value. Occupational health and safety for the 21st century is intended for graduate and undergraduate students enrolled in occupational health and safety courses in a variety of settings the volume should also be of inter est to public health epidemiology and health science students who want to delve more deeply into occupational health issues frequently courses