ISMH’s Dr Sean Semple is co-author of a soon-to-be published textbook. This fifth edition of Monitoring Health Hazards at Work is aimed at those studying or carrying out the important task of protecting workers from hazards. It provides a clear explanation of how to approach problems in the workplace: how to identify hazards and how to quantify the risks through measurement. It does this with practical examples and checklists, and leads the reader through the steps required; often highlighting potential issues to avoid problems before they arise. The book covers all types of hazards that arise in the workplace and spans chemical hazards, biological agents and physical hazards. Where appropriate it also considers workplace comfort issues around the thermal environment and lighting. The main emphasis has always been on hazardous substances, which represents the main areas of work for most occupational hygiene practitioners. This revised fifth edition is now split into five sections with several additional new chapters. The book is co-authored with Professor John Cherrie from Heriot Watt University and Dr Marie Coggins from National University Ireland, Galway. It will be available from bookshops and online retailers from the 23rd March 2021.

Declaration of interest: Dr Sean Semple declares a financial interest and will receive royalties from the sale of this book.