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This text focuses on the applied physiology of work in modern industry. After covering the biological background to work physiology and its relationship to work psychology and occupational medicine it goes on to explore the problems encountered via case studies. Rodhal describes methods for assessment of individual work capacities and workloads, and evaluation of working environments. Further chapters highlight: mental and emotional stresses, including case studies from management and air-traffic controllers; industrial heat and cold stress, with studies of polar and sea-going workers; and problems encountered in polluted atmospheres.

Formerly Director of the Institute of Work Physiology in Oslo, Professor Kaare Rodahl has studied physiology, work and exercise for forty years in the USA and Norway. He has written widely on these subjects and has a particular interest in the polar environment.