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New acquisitions in the Library – September/October 2008

The following is a list of books, journals, pamphlets, videos, reports, and other materials recently added to the Library collection.

Contact the Library at 604 231-8450 for more information on any of these materials.

Administration

Crucial conversations: tools for talking when stakes are high / by Kerry Patterson ... [et al.]. --
New York, N.Y. ; Toronto, Ont.: McGraw Hill, 2002.
Call#:  BF_637 C45_C78 2002

Leadership [DVD videorecording]: an art of possibility. --
Chicago, Ill.: Groh Publications, 2007.
Call#:  HD_57.7 L415 2007

Talent on demand: managing talent in an age of uncertainty / Peter Cappelli. --
Boston, Mass.: Harvard Business Press, 2008.
Call#:  HF_5549 C37 2008

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Engineering & standards

American national standard: exhaust systems for grinding, polishing, and buffing / Secretariat: American Industrial Hygiene Association. --
Fairfax, Va.: American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2008.
(ANSI standard (ANSI/AIHA) ; Z9.6-2008)
Call#:  ANSI Z9.6-2008

Emergency management and business continuity programs. --
Mississauga, Ont.: Canadian Standards Association, 2008.
(CSA standard ; Z1600-08)
Call#:  CSA Z1600-08

Ergonomics of the thermal environment - cold workplaces - risk assessment
and management. --

Geneva: ISO, 2008.
(ISO standard ; 15743)
Call#:  ISO 15743

Power piping, ASME code for pressure piping, B31 / American Society of Mechanical Engineers. --
New York, N.Y.: ASME, 2007.
(ASME standard ; B31.1-2007)
Call#:  ASME B31.1-2007

Safety requirements for powered platforms for and traveling ladders  and gantries for building maintenance / American Society of Mechanical
Engineers. --

New York, N.Y.: American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 2008.
(ASME standard ; A120.1-2008)
Call#:  ASME A120.1-2008

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Information systems & audit

The Data warehouse lifecycle toolkit: practical techniques for building data warehouse and business intelligence systems / Ralph Kimball ... [et al.]. --
New York, N.Y. ; Toronto, Ont.: John Wiley & Sons, 1998.
Call#:  QA_76.9 D37_D37 2008

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Law & workers' compensation

Cases and materials on workers' compensation / by Joseph W. Little, Thomas A. Eaton, Gary R. Smith. --
St. Paul, Minn.: Thomson, 2004.
Call#:  HD_7816 U6_C37 2004

From workers' comp claimant to valued employee: injured employees can return to work, employer's guide to implementing a proactive return-to-work program/Margaret Spence. --
Boca Raton, Fla.: DCRC Training Group, 2008.
Call#:  HD_7256 U5_S64 2008

A Prelude to the welfare state: the origins of workers' compensation / Price V. Fishback and Shawn Everett Kantor. --
Chicago, Ill.: University of Chicago Press, 2000.
Call#:  HD_7103.65 U6_F57 2000

Principles of workers' compensation claims / edited by Donna J. Popow. --
Malvern, Pa.: 2004.
Call#:  HD_7816 U6_P75 2004

Simmonds on workers' compensation insurance / Scott Simmonds. --
Saco, Maine: Insurance Consultants of Maine, 2007.
Call#:  HD_7816 U6_S56 2007

Strategies in workers' compensation / Richard E. Sall. --
Lanham, Md.: Hamilton Books, 2004.
Call#:  HD_7816 U6_S24 2004

UBC Law students' legal advice manual / editor: Angela Podgorski. --
Vancouver, B.C.: U.B.C. Faculty of Law, Law Students' Legal Advice Program, 2008.
Call#:  KN_399 L433 2008

Understanding the AMA guides in workers' compensation cases / by Steven Babitsky and James J. Mangraviti. --
New York, N.Y.: Aspen Publishers, 2008.
Call#:  W_925 B33 2008

Workers' compensation and employee protection laws in a nutshell / Jack B. Hood, Benjamin A. Hardy, Harold S. Lewis. --
St. Paul, Minn.: Thomson, 2005.
Call#:  KN_198.8 W645 2005

Workers' compensation employee medical guide: how to receive appropriate treatment under any workers' compensation system in the Untied States / by David F. Scaccia. --
Springvale, Me.: MedPoint Press, 2000.
Call#:  HD_7816 U6_S32 2000

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Medicine & therapies

Above knee amputations: a guide for rehabilitation / Todd Kuiken, Nicole T. Soltyk, Mark Edwards. --
Chicago, Ill.: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Call#:  WE_170 K85 2007

The Back pain book: a self-help guide for daily relief of neck and low back pain / Mike Hage; revised by Jo Fasen ... [et al.]. --
Chicago, Ill.: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2005.
Call#:  WE_720 H215 2005

Below knee amputations: a guide for rehabilitation / Todd Kuiken, Nicole T. Soltyk, Mark Edwards. --
Chicago, Ill.: Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 2007.
Call#:  WE_170 K855 2007

Body: the complete human: how it grows, how it works, and how to keep it healthy and strong / [foreword by Richard Restak; text by Patricia
Daniels ... [et al]]. --

Washington, D.C.: National Geographic, 2007.
Call#:  QT_104 B62 2007

The Burden of musculoskeletal diseases in the United States: prevalence, societal and economic cost. --
Rosemont, ILL.: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008.
Call#:  WE_140 B873 2008

Campbell's operative orthopaedics / edited by S. Terry Canale, James H. Beaty; editorial assistance by Kay Daugherty and Linda Jones; art coordination by Barry Burns. --
St. Louis ; Toronto: Mosby, 2008.
Call#:  WE_168 C28 2008

Concise guide to reading, understanding, and evaluating medical journal articles / Judith Green-McKenzie. --
Beverly Farms, Mass.: OEM Press, 2006.
Call#:  PAM 1835

Contesting illness: processes and practices / edited by Pamela Moss and Katherine Teghtsoonian. --
Toronto, Ont.: University of Toronto Press, 2008.
Call#:  WT_500 C65 2008

The Forensic evaluation of traumatic brain injury: a handbook for clinicians and attorneys / edited by Gregory J. Murrey, Donald Starzinski. --
Boca Raton: CRC Press, 2008.
Call#:  WL_354 F68 2008

Hearing disorders handbook / Maurice H. Miller, Jerome D. Schein. --
Oxford, England: Plural Publishing, 2008.
Call#:  WV_270 M45 2008

Journal of neuropathic pain and symptom palliation: innovations in theory and practice (CRPS). --
Binghamton, N.Y.: Haworth Medical Press, 2006.
Call#:  WB_102 J68 2006

Medical aspects of disability: a handbook for the rehabilitation professional / Herbert H. Zaretsky, Edwin F. Richter, Myron G. Eisenberg, editors. --
New York, N.Y.: Springer Publishing Company, 2005.
Call#:  WB_320 M43 2005

Motor neuron disease / guest editors: Michael D. Weiss, Gregory T. Carter. --
Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders, 2008.
(Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, ISSN 1047-9651 ; v. 19, no. 3)
Call#:  WB_320 P62 v.19,n.3 2008

Orthopaedic knowledge update, OKU 9 / editor: Jeffrey S. Fischgrund; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. --
Rosemont, ILL.: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2008.
Call#:  WE_168 O784 2008

Orthopaedic knowledge update, trauma 3 / editors: Michael R. Baumgaertner, Paul Tornetta. --
Rosemont, ILL.: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2005.
Call#:  WE_175 O78 2005

Particle toxicology / edited by Ken Donaldson, Paul Borm. --
Boca Raton, Fla. ; New York, N.Y.: CRC Press, 2007.
Call#:  WA_754 P37 2007

Principles and methods of toxicology / editor, A. Wallace Hayes. --
Boca Raton, Fla. ; New York, N.Y.: CRC Press, 2008.
Call#:  QV_600 P74 2008

Symposium: ABJS/C.T. Brighton workshop on trauma in the developing world /
David A. Spiegel, guest editor. --
Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 2008.
(Clinical orthopaedics and related research, ISSN 0009-921X. ; v.466, n.10)
Call#:  JOURNALS

Symposium: molecular genetics in sarcoma / guest editors: John H. Healey and Bang H. Hoang. --
Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven Publishers, 2008.
(Clinical orthopaedics and related research, ISSN 0009-921X. ; v.466, n.9)
Call#:  JOURNALS

Therapeutic choices / Jean Gray, editor. --
Ottawa, Ont.: Canadian Pharmaceutical Association, 2007.
Call#:  WB_300 T54 2007

Tinnitus retraining therapy: clinical guidelines / James A. Henry ... [et al.]. --
San Diego, Calif.: Plural Publishing, 2007.
Call#:  WV_272 T52 2007

Trauma: contemporary principles and therapy / editors: Lewis Flint ...
[et al.]. --

Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, 2008.
Call#:  WO_700 T74 2008

Traumatic brain injury: methods for clinical and forensic neuropsychiatric assessment / Robert P. Granacher. --
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 2008.
Call#:  WL_354 G72 2008

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Miscellaneous

Lunch 'n Learn [electronic resource]: bullying / presented to WorkSafeBC staff by Theresa Campbell, Surrey School District. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Lunch 'n Learn (WorkSafeBC))
Call#:  DCC-61

Lunch 'n Learn [electronic resource]: dad's matter / presented to WorkSafeBC staff by David Sheffel, BC Council for Families. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Lunch 'n Learn (WorkSafeBC))
Call#:  DCC-64

Lunch 'n Learn [electronic resource]: saving for your child's education / presented to WorkSafeBC staff by Troy Busniuk. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Lunch 'n Learn (WorkSafeBC))
Call#:  DCC-63

Lunch 'n Learn [electronic resource]: SOLOS, keeping your kids safe online: parenting in a cyber age / presented to WorkSafeBC staff by Lisa Acherman, Safe Online Outreach Society. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Lunch 'n Learn (WorkSafeBC))
Call#:  DCC-62

Stand up for mental health [DVD videorecording]
Richmond, B.C.: Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
Call#:  PN_6231 D43_S73 2008

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Occupational health & safety

After 30 years without the demand-control-support model - how is it used today?  / Tores Theorell, editor. --
Helsinki, Finland: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 2007.
(Scandinavian journal of work, environment and health. Supplement, ISSN 0355-3140. ; no.6(2008))
Call#:  JOURNALS

Are mathematical models an appropriate surrogate for exposure monitoring when establishing respiratory protective requirements for the clean-up of small indoor chemical spills? / principal investigator/applicants: Quinn Danyluk, Chun-Yip Hon. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2006.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2003/04-DG03

Assessing attitudes, beliefs and readiness for musculoskeletal injury prevention in the construction industry / principal investigator/applicants: Dr. Aleck Ostry, Dr. Mieke Koehoorn. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2007.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2005-SC08

Back injuries in heavy industries, Part B: risk factor exposure assessment / principal investigator/applicants: Kay Teschke, Mieke Koehoorn. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2002/03-013

Control of diesel engine exhaust emissions in the workplace / Great Britain, Health and Safety Executive. --
Norwich, England: HMSO, 2008.
(Guidance booklet (Health and Safety Executive) HS(G) ; 187 (2nd ed))
Call#:  HD_7260 G7_HS(G)187 2008

Corporate safety compliance: OSHA, ethics, and the law / Thomas D. Schneid. --
Boca Raton, Fla.: CRC Press, 2008.
Call#:  KN_198.8 U6_S36 2008

Disaster and recovery planning: a guide for facility managers /
Joseph F. Gustin. --

Lilburn, GA: Fairmont Press, 2007.
Call#:  TH_3361 G87 2007

Hazardous chemicals desk reference / Richard J. Lewis. --
New York, N.Y.: John Wiley and Sons, 2008.
Call#:  T_55.3 H3_S28 2008

Hoisting and rigging safety manual / Construction Safety Association
of Ontario. --

Etobicoke, Ont.: Construction Safety Association of Ontario ; Crane Institute of America, 2001.
Call#:  TJ_1350 H65 2001

HR manager's guide to health and safety / Jamie Knight, Eric Gresham and
Debra Curley. --

Toronto, Ont.: Thomson Carswell, 2007.
Call#:  HD_7256 C35_K54 2007

Injury rates, ergonomic factors and work conditions associated with musculoskeletal injuries among school custodians in British Columbia / principal investigator/applicants: Judy Village, Aleck Ostry, Mieke Koehoorn. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2008.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2003/04-020

LIA guide for the selection of laser eye protection / edited by David H. Sliney. --
Orlando, Fla.: Laser Institute of America, 2007.
Call#:  TA_1677 L52 2007

Measuring the effectiveness of a hand hygiene campaign on healthcare workers' knowledge, attitudes and intention to comply with hand hygiene guidelines / principal investigator/applicants: Dr. Elizabeth Bryce. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2007.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2005-SC09

Nanotechnology: consequences for human health and the environment / editors, R.E. Hester and R.M. Harrison. --
Cambridge, U.K.: RSC Publishing, 2007.
(Issues in environmental science and technology)
Call#:  T_174.7 N36 2007

Office health and safety guide. --
Hamilton, Ont.: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 2008.
Call#:  PAM 1834

Outcome assessment of clinical practice guidelines in the medical and chiropractic management of patients with acute mechanical lower back pain: a randomized controlled trial / principal investigator/applicant:
Dr. Paul Bishop. --

Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2007.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2003/04-007

Population-based survey of beliefs about neck and upper extremity injuries: prelude to social marketing campaigns designed to reduce disability / principal investigator/applicant: Dr. Robert Ferrari. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2007.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2006-OG01

Sampling and analysis of indoor microorganisms / [edited by] Chin S. Yang, Patricia A. Heinsohn. --
Danvers, Mass.: Wiley-Interscience, 2007.
Call#:  QZ_65 S25 2007

Toxicology principles for the industrial hygienist / edited by: William E. Luttrell, Warren W. Jederberg, Kenneth R. Still. --
Fairfax, Va.: American Industrial Hygiene Association, 2008.
Call#:  WA_465 T74 2008

Tracking BBF exposures: the implementation of the exposure prevention information network (EPINet) system at VIHA / principal investigator/applicant: Dr. Philip Bigelow. --
Richmond, B.C.: Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, 2006.
(Focus on tomorrow (Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia))
Call#:  HD_7816 C26_F66 #RS2002/03-022

Work design: occupational ergonomics / Stephan Konz, Steven Johnson. --
Scottsdale, Ariz.: Holcomb Hathaway Publishers, 2008.
Call#:  T_59.7 K65 2008

Workplace health and wellness guide. --
Hamilton, Ont.: Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, 2008.
(CCOHS (Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety) ; P08-3E)
Call#:  PAM 1833

Workplace safety: a guide for small and midsized companies / Dan Hopwood and Steve Thompson. --
Hoboken, N.J.: John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
Call#:  T_55 H58 2006

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