| Document ID (ISN) | 101236 |
| CIS number |
03-342 |
| ISBN(s) |
0-409-90070-2 |
| Year |
1987 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Martin W.F., Lippitt J.M., Prothero T.G. |
| Title |
Hazardous waste handbook for health and safety |
| Bibliographic information |
Butterworth Publishers, 80 Montvale Avenue, Stoneham MA 02180, USA, 1987. ix, 470p. Illus. Bibl.ref. Index. |
| Abstract |
This handbook provides guidance to supervisors responsible for occupational safety and health programmes at hazardous waste sites, together with practical information on the protection of workers cleaning up hazardous waste sites and chemical spills. Main topics covered: hazards at waste sites; planning and organization; site characterization; air monitoring; personal protective equipment; site control and work practices; decontamination; site emergencies; medical monitoring program; training. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
disposal of harmful waste; plant safety and health organization; risk factors |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
ionizing radiation; safety guides; noise; electricity; heat load; manuals; decontamination; emergency organization; elimination of spills; personal protective equipment; oxygen deficiency; chemical hazards; biological hazards; safe working methods; falling objects; medical supervision; cold workplaces; glossary; safety and health training; falls of persons |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Country / State or Province | USA |
| Subject(s) |
Environmental pollution
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Chemical safety
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
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