Fundamentals of industrial hygiene /
Barbara A. Plog, editor-in-chief, Jill Niland, associate editor, Patricia J. Quinlan, associate editor.
- 4th ed.
- Itasca, Ill. : National Safety Council, c1996.
- xii, 1011 p. : ill. ; 29 cm.
- Occupational safety and health series .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This comprehensive, fully illustrated 5th Edition offers all-new chapters on ventilation of industrial workplaces, respiratory protection, particulates, the occupational medicine physician and the occupational health nurse. All other chapters are extensively revised and updated. They include: Recognition of biological hazards; Anatomy; Physiology and pathology; Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards; Occupational health and safety professions; and Government regulations and their impact, and resources, exposure indices and glossary. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene provides a reference for those who seek to recognize, evaluate and control occupational hazards. It s a must-have manual for anyone involved in environmental, community or occupational health or related fields.