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Basics of Industrial Hygiene (Preserving the Legacy)
Basics of Industrial Hygiene - Preserving the Legacy Author:Debra Nims 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-buildin... more »g 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.« less