Chemical Hazards in the Workplace by Ronald M. Scott. This book is intended as an introduction to industrial toxicology. It is designed for the person who needs to understand the basic principles and practices of industrial toxicology without becoming an expert in the field. It is a first step for the individual who wishes to pursue the area in depth. The nonspecialist is introduced to the vocabulary and practices of toxicology, allowing him or her to understand available sources of information about the hazards of chemicals in use, and to appreciate the implications of government regulations.
The Contents of Chemical Hazards in the Workplace
- 1. Kinds of Toxic Effects
- 2. Generating Safety Recommendations
- 3. Toxicants and the Human Body
- Chemical Safety Handbook
- 4. Inhalation Toxicology
- 5. Solvents
- 6. Metals
- NIOSH Pocket guide to chemical Hazards
- 7. Plastics
- 8. Elastomers
- 9. Adhesives
- 10. Government Regulation
- Handbook of Hazardous Chemical Properties
- 11. Monitoring the Plant Atmosphere
- 12. Protecting the Worker
- 13. Principles of Adhesive Bonding