Emergency Response and Hazardous Chemical Management - Principles and Practices

This book provides a concise reference for management and workers on the important issues regarding the use and management of hazardous chemicals as well as critical issues in the emergency response management of uncontrolled releases of hazardous agents.

List of contents

Introduction: Workplace Hazards During Chemical Emergency Response Actions Chemistry and Properties of Hazardous Substances Toxicology Principles Monitoring and Detecting Hazardous Chemicals Industrial Hygiene Issues Medical Surveillance Programs Respiratory Protection: Principles and Practices Chemical Protective Clothing Chemical Decontamination: Principles and Practices Safety in Confined Spaces Standard Operating Safety Procedures Hazardous Chemical Spill Containment Patching and Capping of Leaking Containers Techniques for Spill Stabilization Preparing Hazardous Waste for Transportation Incident Analysis and Initial Response Incident Command System Appendix: 29 CFR 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Index

About the author

Strong, Clyde B.; Irvin, T. Rick

Summary

This book provides a concise reference for management and workers on the important issues regarding the use and management of hazardous chemicals as well as critical issues in the emergency response management of uncontrolled releases of hazardous agents.

Product details

• Authors: T Rick Irvin, T. Rick Irvin, Irvin T. Rick, Clyde B Strong, Clyde B. Strong, Clyde B. Irvin Strong, Strong Clyde B.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367401559
• ISBN: 978-0-367-40155-9
• No. of pages: 248
• Subjects: Guides > Health > Miscellaneous; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; NATURE / Natural Resources, Science / Environmental Science, Waste Management