Basics of Industrial Hygiene / Edition 1

by Debra Nims

Overview

This 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471299837
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	01/28/1999
Series:	Preserving the Legacy Series , #1
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.90(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

DEBRA K. NIMS earned an M.S. in Industrial Health from the University of Michigan, and holds two national certifications—Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). She is an adjunct professor at the University of Idaho, where she teaches courses in occupational and environmental health. Ms. Nims also runs her own consulting company, Teton Environmental Health, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Industrial Hygiene.

Toxicology Review.

Occupational Health Standards.

Airborne Hazards.

Sampling for Airborne Contaminants.

Indoor Air Quality.

Controlling Airborne Hazards.

Occupational Skin Disorders.

Occupational Noise Exposure.

Ionizing and Nonionizing Radiation.

Ergonomics and Temperature Extremes.

Selection and Use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Appendices.

Glossary.

Acknowledgements.

Bibliography.

Index.

Editorial Reviews

"An excellent introduction to industrial hygiene and a worthwhile review text for experienced professionals." (Professional Safety, 3/1/2004)

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