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Document ID (ISN)47231
CIS number 86-2000
ISBN(s) 0-250-40642-X
Year 1985
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Levine S.P., Martin W.F.
Title Protecting personnel at hazardous waste sites
Bibliographic information Butterworth Publishers, 80 Montvale Ave., Stoneham, MA 02180, USA and Borough Green, Sevenoaks, Kent TN15 6BR, United Kingdom, 1985. 366p. Illus. Bibl. Index. Price: £42.00.
Abstract Each chapter in this monograph was written by one or more experts in the field concerned. Subjects covered include: federal government programmes in the USA; OSH programmes for hazardous waste workers; information gathering; NIOSH air monitoring at hazardous waste sites; compatibility testing for hazardous chemicals; medical surveillance; site layout and engineered controls; personal protective equipment; heat stress in industrial protective encapsulating garments; methods for the reduction or removal of contamination; training; contingency plans.
Descriptors (primary) occupational hygiene; harmful substances; disposal of harmful waste; occupational safety
Descriptors (secondary) safe layout; workplace monitoring; USA; chemical reactions; monitoring for air contamination; emergency organization; personal protective equipment; safety programmes; heat load
Document type E - Books, reports, proceedings
Subject(s) Personal protection
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Waste collection and disposal