Basics of Industrial Hygiene
This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene. Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90 high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and...
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This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene. Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90 high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help to clarify concepts covered. Author Debra Nims begins with a fascinating historical overview of the art and science of industrial hygiene, followed by a concise review of key concepts and terms from biology and toxicology. She then offers in-depth practical coverage of: * Identifying hazards or potential hazards * Sampling and workplace evaluations * Hazard control * Toxicology, occupational health, and occupational health standards * 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, Basics of Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and working reference for practicing environmental technicians and managers. Booknews An introductory textbook that presents basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level. Topics include the measurement and control of airborne contaminants; sick building syndrome; radon; skin damaging agents and methods for preventing exposure; occupational noise; and exposure of workers to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
PrefaceCh. 1Introduction to Industrial Hygiene1Ch. 2Toxicology Review19Ch. 3Occupational Health Standards49Ch. 4Airborne Hazards71Ch. 5Sampling for Airborne Contaminants99Ch. 6Indoor Air Quality149Ch. 7Controlling Airborne Hazards169Ch. 8Occupational Skin Disorders189Ch. 9Occupational Noise Exposure203Ch. 10Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation227Ch. 11Ergonomics and Temperature Extremes243Ch. 12Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment259App. 1Part 1910 - Occupational Safety and Health Standards279App. 2Part 1926 - Construction Standards283App. 3NIOSH IAQ Questionnaire289App. 4HVAC Checklist303App. 5Table G-16A of Appendix A of 29 CFR 1910.95, Occupational Noise Exposure and the Hearing Conservation Amendment307App. 6Table A-1 - Conversion from "Percent Noise Exposure" or "Dose" to "8-Hour Time-Weighted Average Sound Level" (TWA)309App. 7NIOSH Approval Certificate313Glossary315Acknowledgements339Bibliography343Index347
\ From the Publisher"An excellent introduction to industrial hygiene and a worthwhile review text for experienced professionals." (Professional Safety, 3/1/2004)\ \ \ \ \ \ BooknewsAn introductory textbook that presents basic concepts of industrial hygiene at the technician level. Topics include the measurement and control of airborne contaminants; sick building syndrome; radon; skin damaging agents and methods for preventing exposure; occupational noise; and exposure of workers to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.\ \
