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Part VI. General Hazards
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- Barometric Pressure Reduced
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Part X. Industries Based on Biological Resources
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Contents
- Preface
- Part I. The Body
- Part II. Health Care
- Part III. Management & Policy
- Part IV. Tools and Approaches
- Part V. Psychosocial and Organizational Factors
- Part VI. General Hazards
- Part VII. The Environment
- Part VIII. Accidents and Safety Management
- Part IX. Chemicals
- Part X. Industries Based on Biological Resources
- Part XI. Industries Based on Natural Resources
- Part XII. Chemical Industries
- Part XIII. Manufacturing Industries
- Part XIV. Textile and Apparel Industries
- Part XV. Transport Industries
- Part XVI. Construction
- Part XVII. Services and Trade
- Part XVIII. Guides
Barometric Pressure, Increased References
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