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Basics of industrial hygiene / Debra Nims.

Author/creator Nims, Debra
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoNew York : J. Wiley, ©1999.
Descriptionxii, 355 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subject(s)
Series Preserving the legacy
Preserving the legacy. ^A1376072
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.
Review "This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene. It follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout the text, sidebars high-light critical concepts, and more than 90 high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help to clarify concepts covered." "With its comprehensive coverage and quick-reference format, Basics of Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and working reference for practicing environmental technicians and managers."--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 343-345) and index.
LCCN 98053835
ISBN0471299839 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
ISBN9780471299837 (pbk. ; alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks RC967 .N546 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold