Assessment of Chemical Exposures: Calculation Methods for Environmental Professionals

ISBN-13: 9781566702164 / Angielski / Twarda / 1997 / 456 str.

Jack E. Daugherty

Opis

This text addresses the expanding scope of exposure assessments in both the workplace and environment. It discusses the basics of gathering data and assessing exposure, including how to estimate exposure to chemicals using fundamental chemical engineering concepts. With the clear explanations presented in this text, even a novice will be able to practice the art of exposure assessment.
-- History of chemical exposure assessment provides background material
-- Basic chemical hazards in a variety of environments and the principles of exposure to them are covered in detail
-- Modeling source generation, pathway transport, and receptor impact is discussed to help readers model chemical exposure from a source
-- Glossary defines nomenclature and terms used throughout the text

Spis treści

History of Chemical Exposure AssessmentNomenclature and TerminologyBasic Chemical Hazards to Human Health and Safety IBasic Chemical Hazards to Human Health and Safety IIBasic Chemical Hazards to WildlifeBasic Chemical Hazards to Community and LandscapePrinciples of ExposureFundamentals of Source AssessmentFundamentals of Pathway Transport AssessmentFundamentals of Receptor AssessmentEPA and OSHA GuidelinesGlossaryAnswersIndex

O autorze

Jack E. Daugherty (Author)