Practical Guide to Industrial Safety

Practical Guide to Industrial Safety
Author: Nicholas P. Cheremisinoff
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 410
Release: 2000-10-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0824745345

A practical guide to industrial safety. It seeks to assist specialists in managing operations in industrial settings, including high-risk personal exposure such as inhalation hazards and direct chemical contact. It covers hazards in the chemical process industries, inhalation hazards in refineries, indoor air quality management, personal protective equipment, process safety emergency preparedness, safety in the laboratory, and more. There are Web site listings, NFPA hazard ratings, and other sources of information.

Patty's Toxicology, 6 Volume Set

Patty's Toxicology, 6 Volume Set
Author: Eula Bingham
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 5872
Release: 2012-07-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0470410817

Featuring the improved format used in the 5th edition, this updated set presents, in logical groupings, comprehensive toxicological data for industrial compounds, including CAS numbers, physical and chemical properties, exposure limits, and biological tolerance values for occupational exposures, making it essential for toxicologists and industrial hygienists. This edition has about 40% new authors who have brought a new and international perspective to interpreting industrial toxicology, and discusses new subjects such as nanotechnology, flavorings and the food industry, reactive chemical control to comprehensive chemical policy, metalworking fluids, and pharmaceuticals.

Toxicology Desk Reference

Toxicology Desk Reference
Author: Robert Ryan
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 790
Release: 2019-09-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351407562

A source of medical, legal and regulatory information on the toxicology of human exposure to metals and chemicals, this three-volume set is designed to be the first resource professionals turn to when formulating an opinion and developing a programme. It is annually updated to provide the latest information on over 150 chemical agents in a standar

Niosh Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments

Niosh Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Heat and Hot Environments
Author: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (U.S.)
Publisher: National Institute on Drug Abuse
Total Pages: 202
Release: 2018-08-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780160946561

Occupational exposure to heat can result in injuries, disease, reduced productivity, and death. To address this hazard, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has evaluated the scientific data on heat stress and hot environments and has updated the Criteria for a Recommended Standard: Occupational Exposure to Hot Environments [NIOSH 1986a]. This updated guidance includes information about physiological changes that result from heat stress, and relevant studies such as those on caffeine use, evidence to redefine heat stroke, and more. Related products: Weather & Climate collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/weather-climate Emergency Management & First Responders can be found here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/emergency-management-first-responders Fire Management collection is available here: https://bookstore.gpo.gov/catalog/fire-management