Document ID (ISN) | 47231 |
CIS number |
86-2000 |
ISBN(s) |
0-250-40642-X |
Year |
1985 |
Convention or series no. |
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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
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Broad subject area(s) |
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Browse category(ies) |
Waste collection and disposal
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