Hazardous chemicals handbook /

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Author / Creator:Carson, P. A. (Phillip A.), 1944-
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:Oxford : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002.
Description:1 online resource (xii, 608 pages) : illustrations
Language:English
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11146585
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Other authors / contributors:Mumford, C. J.
ISBN:0750648880
9780750648882
1601190425
9781601190420
9780080495156
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9780080595153
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 552-592) and index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary:"Every health and safety practitioner should have a copy of this handbook as it is not simply of value to those working in the chemical and related industries, it is also of value to those studying for advanced health and safety qualifications." Safety & Health Practitioner The authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment. The book provides look-up data, and concise, clear explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to compliance with designated safe practice, control of risks to people's health and limitation of environmental impact. Over 600 pages of valuable reference materialIncludes information on physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating to complianceSummarizes core information for quick reference in the workplace or in transit.
Other form:Print version: Carson, P.A., 1944- Hazardous chemicals handbook. 2nd ed. Oxford ; Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2002 0750648880 9780750648882