BookJohn W. Cherrie, Sean E. Semple, Marie A. Coggins.
Summary: "This is the fifth edition of what we hope continues to be a practical textbook for those studying or carrying out the important task of protecting workers from hazards. The previous edition was published in 2010, and that built upon work by Indira Ashton and Frank Gill going back to the first edition published in 1982. In that near 40 year span the book has developed considerably and has expanded to include hazards such as nanoparticles and exposure routes including skin contact and inadvertent ingestion of chemicals that were not considered in the first work. Since the 4th Edition published in 2010, new chemical regulations (REACH) have become increasingly widely adopted in Europe. Hazard assessment procedures under REACH often require the generation of robust exposure data, thus stimulating the need to measure or model exposure to chemicals"-- Provided by publisher.
Contents:
Front Matter
INTRODUCTION. Occupational Hygiene and Risk Assessment
Identifying Hazards
Exposure, Exposure Routes and Exposure Pathways
The Exposure Context
Modelling Exposure
Why Measure?
How to Carry Out a Survey
Analysis of Measurement Results
Introduction to Control
The Importance of Good Records and How to Write a Survey Report
Risk Assessment
Risk Communication
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES. An Introduction to Hazardous Substances
Dust, Particles and Fibrous Aerosols
Gases and Vapours
Bioaerosols
Dermal and Inadvertent Ingestion Exposure
Human Biomonitoring
PHYSICAL AGENTS. An Introduction to Physical Agents
Noise
Vibration
Heat and Cold
Lighting
Ionising Radiation
Non-Ionising Radiation
CONTROL OF HAZARDS. Assessing the Effectiveness of Exposure Controls
Assessing Local Ventilation Control Systems
Personal Protective Equipment
THE FUTURE. Monitoring for Hazards at Work in the Future
Appendix: Survey Checklists
Equipment Suppliers
Chemical Analytical Services
Index