Basics of industrial hygiene / Debra Nims.
| Author/creator | Nims, Debra |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | New York : J. Wiley, ©1999. |
| Description | xii, 355 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-345) and index. |
| LCCN | 98053835 |
| ISBN | 0471299839 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780471299837 (pbk. ; alk. paper) |