INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE CONTROL OF AIRBORNE CHEMICAL HAZARDS 2ED (HB 2019) Hardcover

This updated edition is a practical guide for occupational hygienists at all levels. Experienced professionals seeking safer organic solvent substitutes will find valuable information in Chapter 6. New hygienists exploring non-ventilation hazard control technologies should consult Chapter 8. For an overview of ventilation principles, Chapters 10 and 11 are the go-to resources. Industrial hygiene students looking to understand local exhaust ventilation will find Chapters 13 through 16 particularly helpful. Guidance on personal protective equipment and respirators can be found in Chapters 21 and 22. This book thoroughly updates these and other crucial topics, incorporating the latest governmental regulations in each chapter. While acknowledging the engineering roots of airborne hazard control, the author clearly explains concepts and equations, making them accessible even without a prior engineering background. It comprehensively covers non-ventilation controls, both local exhaust and general ventilation, and receiver controls, providing the necessary depth for most industrial hygienists without becoming overly technical. Overall, this book offers a unique and comprehensive resource for mastering the challenging and vital role of industrial hygiene in managing airborne chemical hazards in the workplace. Most chapters include practice problems with solutions available for instructors.