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The first responder's pocket guide to Hazmat & terrorism emergency response /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Levy, Jill Meryl
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: ©2003
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Hazardous substances > Accidents > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Hazardous substances > United States > Safety measures > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Terrorism > United States.
Emergency management > United States > Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Table of Contents:
  • Quick reference guide: what you need to know now!
  • Recognizing and responding to a Hazmat/terrorism incident
  • Labels, placards, and other marking systems
  • Container recognition
  • Assessing the hazards
  • Medical management of hazmat exposures
  • Introduction to terrorism
  • Explosive incidents
  • Chemical warfare agents
  • Biological agents
  • Nuclear events
  • Tactical considerations
  • Additional considerations
  • Resources for information & assistance
  • Appendix.