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Fundamentals of industrial hygiene /

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Plog, Barbara A., Quinlan, Patricia, 1951-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Itasca, Ill. : National Safety Council, [2012]
Edition:Sixth edition.
Subjects:
Industrial hygiene.
Occupational Health.
Table of Contents:
  • Overview of industrial hygiene
  • The lungs
  • The skin and occupational dermatoses
  • The ears
  • The eyes
  • Industrial toxicology
  • Gases, vapors, and solvents
  • Particulate matter
  • Industrial noise
  • Ionizing radiation
  • Nonionizing radiation
  • Thermal stress
  • Ergonomics
  • Biological hazards
  • Evaluation
  • Air sampling
  • Direct-reading instruments for gases, vapors, and particulates
  • Methods of control
  • Local exhaust ventilation
  • Dilution ventilation of industrial workplaces
  • General ventilation of nonindustrial occupancies
  • Respiratory protection
  • Personal protective equipment
  • The industrial hygienist
  • The safety professional
  • The occupational and environmental medicine physician
  • The occupational health nurse
  • Environmental health and safety
  • The industrial hygiene program
  • Government regulations
  • International developments in occupational safety and health.