Hazardous Material Air Monitoring and Detection Devices

by Hawley, Chris

• ISBN13: 9780766807273
• ISBN10: 0766807274
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-02
• Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning

Summary

Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring/Detection Devices provides HazMat teams with a thorough guide to effective air monitoring in emergency response situations. The key component to safely responding to hazardous materials is the use of a variety of detection devices for effective air monitoring. In this book, each type of air monitoring device available for emergency services is described in detail, including operating guidelines and sampling strategies. The most up-to-date information is provided along with discussion of the future trends and technology shaping this business, keeping the user at the forefront of this rapidly changing field. Also, a special section discusses the latest trend in HazMat-the detection and monitoring of hazardous agents used for terrorism. (Keywords: Hazmat)

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
About the Author	ix
Role of Air Monitoring in HAZMAT Response	1	(16)
Introduction	1	(3)
Regulations and Standards	4	(1)
General Terminology	5	(8)
Flammable Range	5	(2)
Flash Point	7	(1)
Boiling Point	7	(1)
Vapor Pressure	7	(3)
Vapor Density	10	(1)
Accuracy and Precision	11	(1)
Bump Tests and Calibration	12	(1)
Lag and Recovery Time	13	(1)
Relative Response	13	(1)
Formulas and Conversions	13	(2)
Summary	15	(1)
Key terms	15	(1)
References	16	(1)
Identifying the Corrosive Risk	17	(6)
Introduction	17	(3)
Methods of pH Detection	20	(2)
Summary	22	(1)
Key Terms	22	(1)
Oxygen Level Determination	23	(4)
Introduction	23	(1)
Monitoring for Oxygen	23	(1)
Oxygen Monitor Limitations	24	(1)
Summary	25	(1)
Key Terms	25	(2)
Flammable Gas Detection	27	(10)
Introduction	27	(3)
Combustible Gas (LEL) Sensor Types	30	(4)
Wheatstone Bridge Sensor	30	(1)
Catalytic Bead Sensor	31	(1)
Metal Oxide Sensor	32	(1)
Infrared Sensors	33	(1)
Linearity	34	(1)
Summary	34	(1)
Key Terms	35	(2)
Toxic Gas Sensors	37	(6)
Introduction	37	(1)
Toxic Gas Sensing Technology	38	(2)
Carbon Monoxide Incidents	40	(2)
Summary	42	(1)
Key Terms	42	(1)
Ionizing Detection Units	43	(8)
Introduction	43	(1)
Photoionization Detectors	43	(4)
Flame Ionization Detectors	47	(1)
Gas Chromatography	48	(1)
Mass Spectrometry	48	(1)
Summary	49	(1)
Key Terms	49	(2)
Colorimetric Sampling	51	(6)
Introduction	51	(1)
Colorimetric Science	51	(1)
Detection of Known Materials	52	(1)
Detection of Unidentified Materials	53	(1)
Street Smart Tips for Colorimetric Tubes	53	(2)
Additional Colorimetric Sampling Tips	55	(1)
Summary	56	(1)
Key Terms	56	(1)
Radiation Detection	57	(6)
Introduction	57	(2)
Radiation Protection	59	(1)
Radiation Monitors	60	(2)
Summary	62	(1)
Key Terms	62	(1)
Other Detection Devices	63	(14)
Introduction	63	(1)
Mercury Detector	63	(3)
HazCat Kit	66	(2)
Test Strips	68	(5)
Water-Finding Test Paper	73	(1)
Drum Sampling	73	(1)
Infrared Thermometers	74	(1)
Summary	75	(1)
Key Terms	75	(1)
Reference	75	(2)
Tactical Use of Air Monitors	77	(16)
Introduction	77	(1)
Risk-Based Response	77	(2)
Basic Characterization	79	(1)
Meter Response	79	(3)
The Role of Air Monitors in Isolation and Evacuations	82	(1)
Detection of Unidentified Materials and Sampling Priorities	83	(8)
Summary	91	(1)
Key Terms	91	(2)
Terrorism Agent Detection	93	(14)
Introduction	93	(1)
Methods of Detection	94	(7)
Test Strips	94	(1)
Colorimetric Sampling	95	(1)
Direct Read Instruments	96	(4)
Military Test Kits	100	(1)
Biological Detection	100	(1)
Sampling Strategies for Terrorism Agents	101	(1)
Warfare Agents Sampling Strategy	102	(4)
Blister Agent Detection	103	(3)
Summary	106	(1)
Key Terms	106	(1)
Response to Sick Buildings	107	(14)
Introduction	107	(4)
Sick Building Categories	111	(1)
Causes of Sick Buildings	111	(6)
Ventilation Systems	111	(2)
Environmental Factors	113	(1)
Contamination	114	(3)
Acute Sick Buildings	117	(1)
Specific Response Actions	117	(3)
Summary	120	(1)
Key Terms	120	(1)
References	120	(1)
Appendix A Air Monitoring Use Report	121	(3)
Appendix B Colorimetric Sampling Strategy for Sick Buildings	124	(2)
Suggested Readings and Bibliography	126	(1)
Glossary	127	(3)
Acronyms	130	(1)
Index	131