| Document ID (ISN) | 48929 |
| CIS number |
88-270 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-250-40477-X |
| Year |
1985 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Rajhans G.S., Blackwell D.S.L. |
| Title |
Practical guide to respirator usage in industry |
| Bibliographic information |
Butterworth Publishers, 80 Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA 02180, USA, and Borough Green, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 8PQ, United Kingdom, 1985. 161p. Illus. Bibl. Index. Price: GBP 36.00. |
| Abstract |
This book details the elements of a total respiratory protection programme to be used in industry, in particular to comply with US standards. Contents: respiratory hazards and their evaluation; respirator types and their limitations; criteria for the selection and fitting of respiratory equipment; administration and training; maintenance and care; medical supervision; criteria for a respiratory protection programme; case studies of specific industrial applications; research needs. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
toxic substances; safety programmes; respirators |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
hazard criteria; evaluation of equipment; USA; case study; safety training in industry; hazard evaluation; sampling and analysis; medical supervision; maintenance and repair |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Personal protection
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Respiratory protection
Safety programmes
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