| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 151 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 144-145) and index. |
| Contents |
Recognition and evaluation -- What's the problem? -- Chemistry and the workplace -- What happens to toxic chemicals in the body? -- What's in the air? -- How deadly is dust? -- Basic toxicity and how to measure it -- Five steps to a healthier workplace -- Recognize the need -- Define the problem -- Evaluate the risk -- Establish permissible levels of exposure -- Control the exposure: administrative approach -- Control the exposure: engineering control -- Control the exposure: personal protective equipment. |
| Summary |
This book examines toxic chemicals that may be present in the workplace and--with easy-to-understand, nontechnical language--examines the steps an organization can take to manage them. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Industrial toxicology.
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Industrial toxicology. |
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Industrial hygiene.
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Industrial hygiene. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Fraser, T.M. (Thomas Morris), 1922- Toxic chemicals in the workplace. Houston : Gulf Pub., ©1996 0884158713 9780884158714 (DLC) 95042879 (OCoLC)33243627 |
| ISBN |
9780080543093 (electronic book) |
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008054309X (electronic book) |
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9780884158714 |
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0884158713 |
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