title: Managing health and safety in hospitals.
abstract: This article is set against the background of recent changes in health and safety legislation which directly affect hospital staff. Research into the central concepts of hazard, risk and harm is contributing to a broader understanding of the management of health and safety. Both occupational medicine and safety practice must recognise the role of psychosocial and organisational processes in managing workplace hazards.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Farnsworth
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cox
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ferguson
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009738:Nursing Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D016272:Occupational Health; D009786:Occupational Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010564:Personnel, Hospital