Why is loss present but rarely spoken of in the hospital system? How does such silence carry over to the practices of chaplains who accompany dying patients and grieving families? Richard Coble critically examines his experiences as a hospital chaplain to analyze the place of spiritual care in wider trends vexing healthcare today, including its persistent disparities and its related inability to reckon with human decline. Simultaneously, he offers routes for chaplains to be a force of change.

This work provides a summary of recent research into health and safety on construction sites. Topics covered include: safety and health regulations and statistics; social and human issues on construction safety; health issues in the construction process; and safety training and education.