Basics of Industrial HygieneThis book provides environmental technology students with anenjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene.Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving theLegacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuringlearning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practicequestions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout thetext, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help toclarify concepts covered. Author Debra Nims begins with a fascinating historical overview ofthe art and science of industrial hygiene, followed by a concisereview of key concepts and terms from biology and toxicology. Shethen offers in-depth practical coverage of: * Identifying hazards or potential hazards * Sampling and workplace evaluations * Hazard control * Toxicology, occupational health, and occupational healthstandards * Airborne hazards * Dermatoses and contact hazards * Fire and explosion hazards * Occupational noise * Radiation * Temperature extremes * Repetitive use traumas With its comprehensive coverage and quick-reference format, Basicsof Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and workingreference for practicing environmental technicians and managers. |
Contents
Toxicology Review | 19 |
Occupational Health Standards | 49 |
Airborne Hazards | 71 |
Sampling for Airborne Contaminants | 99 |
Indoor Air Quality | 149 |
Controlling Airborne Hazards | 169 |
Occupational Skin Disorders | 189 |
This | 199 |
Part 1910 Occupational Safety and Health Standards | 279 |
NIOSH IAQ Questionnaire | 289 |
HVAC Checklist | 303 |
Table G16A of Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910 | 307 |
Table A1 Conversion from Percent Noise Exposure or Dose to 8Hour TimeWeighted Average Sound Level TWA | 309 |
NIOSH Approval Certificate | 313 |
Glossary | 315 |
Acknowledgements | 339 |
Occupational Noise Exposure | 203 |
Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation | 227 |
Ergonomics and Temperature Extremes | 243 |
Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment | 259 |
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