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Health effects of toxic substances /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Malachowski, M. J. (Michael J.)
Other Authors: Goldberg, Arleen F.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rockville, Md. : Govt. Institutes, [1995]
Subjects:
Hazardous Substances > toxicity.
Occupational Health.
Occupational Exposure > prevention & control.
Table of Contents:
  • Industrial toxicology : history and hazards
  • Exposure and entry routes : pharmacokinetics
  • Distribution, biotransformation, and elimination of toxics
  • Dose-effect and time-effect relationships
  • Classification, type, and limits of exposure
  • Action of toxic substances : pharmacodynamics
  • Target organ effects
  • Reproductive toxins, mutagens, and carcinogens
  • Survey of common hazardous agents I: toxic substances
  • Survey of common hazardous agents II: physical and biological hazards
  • Industrial hygiene and occupational health hazards
  • Monitoring of harmful agents
  • Exposure limits and personal protective equipment
  • Exposure control methods
  • Medical monitoring, treatment, and management
  • Risk assessment.