Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work, 5th Edition

Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work, 5th Edition

Cherrie, John

Paperback

Medical ReferenceTechnology & Engineering

ISBN10: 1119614961
ISBN13: 9781119614968
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: Mar 8 2021
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
MONITORING FOR HEALTH HAZARDS AT WORK

Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work remains the seminal textbook on measuring and -controlling the risk of workplace exposure to physical, chemical, and biological hazards. Designed for students studying occupational hygiene and exposure science, this comprehensive and accessible volume provides step-by-step guidance on identifying hazards and quantifying their risks in various workplace environments. Complete with checklists and practical examples, the authors present clear explanations of all types of hazards that can arise in the workplace, including dust, particles, fibrous aerosols, gases, vapours, and bioaerosols.

The fifth edition features revised material throughout, and remains an essential resource for students and professionals in occupational hygiene, reflecting global standards and recent developments in monitoring equipment, modelling methods, exposure assessment, and legislation on workplace safety.

  • Several new or substantially revised chapters cover topics such as human biomonitoring, exposure modelling, hazardous substances, physical agents, evaluating ventilation, PPE, and other control measures
  • Updated sections discuss the equipment currently available, the importance of risk communication, assessing dermal and inadvertent ingestion exposures, and more
  • Examines common workplace comfort issues such as noise, vibration, heat and cold, and lighting
  • Offers practical advice on conducting and presenting risk assessments and reports
  • Discusses the future of the development and application of hazard measurement equipment and methods

    • Monitoring for Health Hazards at Work, is required reading for students and professionals in occupational hygiene, environmental health and safety, occupational health and safety, and exposure science.

    Also in

    Medical Reference

    View All