Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

by Plog, Barbara A.; Niland, Jill; Quinlan, Patricia J.

• ISBN13: 9780879121716
• ISBN10: 0879121718
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-06-01
• Publisher: Natl Safety Council

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Preface	p. ix
History and Development
Overview of Industrial Hygiene	p. 3
Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology
The Lungs	p. 35
The Skin and Occupational Dermatoses	p. 51
The Ears	p. 83
The Eyes	p. 99
Recognition of Hazards
Industrial Toxicology	p. 123
Gases, Vapors, and Solvents	p. 149
Particulates	p. 169
Industrial Noise	p. 207
Ionizing Radiation	p. 257
Nonionizing Radiation	p. 281
Thermal Stress	p. 327
Ergonomics	p. 357
Biological Hazards	p. 419
Evaluation of Hazards
Evaluation	p. 487
Air Sampling	p. 523
Direct-Reading Instruments for Gases, Vapors, and Particulates	p. 561
Control of Hazards
Methods of Control	p. 585
Local Exhaust Ventilation	p. 607
Dilution Ventilation of Industrial Workplaces	p. 631
General Ventilation of Nonindustrial Occupancies	p. 643
Respiratory Protection	p. 667
Occupational Health and Safety Professions
The Industrial Hygienist	p. 727
The Safety Professional	p. 743
The Occupational Medicine Physician	p. 765
The Occupational Health Nurse	p. 775
The Industrial Hygiene Program	p. 793
Government Regulations and Their Impact
Government Regulations	p. 807
History of the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration	p. 825
Appendices
Additional Resources	p. 893
ACGIH Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) and Biological Exposure Indices (BEIs)	p. 919
Conversion of Units	p. 985
Review of Mathematics	p. 993
Glossary	p. 1001
Index	p. 1049
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