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3rd ed. |
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1 online resource (xix, 643 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Introduction and Federal Government Programs; Information Gathering, Databases, and Site Characterization; Occupational Health and Safety Programs for Hazardous Wastes; Toxicology and Risk Assessment; Air Monitoring at Hazardous Waste Sites; Compatibility Testing; Medical Surveillance; Engineering Controls and Site Layout; Personal Protective Equipment; Heat Stress in Industrial Protective Encapsulating Garments; Decontamination; Training; Health and Safety and Contingency Plans; Radiation Safety; Ordnance, Explosive Waste and Unexploded Ordnance; Monitoring Well Health and Safety; Transportation Safety; ISO 9000 and 14000 for Hazardous Waste Operations, Appendices, Index. |
| Summary |
The latest edition of this book brings together a wide range of occupational safety and health recommendations and practices directly applying to hazardous waste site cleanups. In addition to providing the most current information on maximum protection for cleanup personnel, this book is a practical, authoritative guide for those involved in cleanup operations. The completely updated third edition cites the newest OSHA and NIOSH recommendations that have developed over the past decade and explores the new federal emphasis in hazardous waste site cleanups such as radiation safety, toxicology, unexploded ordnance, OSHA training, EPA training, and site health and safety plans. Covers a wide array of occupational safety and health practices and recommendations applicable to hazardous waste clean-up Provides the most up-to-date information on maximum protection for workers Cites the newest OSHA and NIOSH recommendations and explores federal government emphases in the area. |
| Subject |
Hazardous wastes -- United States -- Safety measures.
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Hazardous wastes -- Health aspects -- United States.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Environmental -- Waste Management.
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Hazardous wastes -- Health aspects
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Hazardous wastes -- Safety measures
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United States https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PBJtxgQXMWqmjMjjwXRHgrq
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| Added Author |
Martin, William F.
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Gochfeld, Michael.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Protecting personnel at hazardous waste sites. 3rd ed. Boston : Butterworth-Heinemann, ©2000 0750670495 9780750670494 (DLC) 99031223 (OCoLC)41431652 |
| ISBN |
9780080539959 (electronic bk.) |
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0080539955 (electronic bk.) |
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0750670495 (alk. paper) |
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9780750670494 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000044787718 |
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AU@ 000044789203 |
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CHBIS 005673463 |
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CHNEW 001007324 |
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CHVBK 167146998 |
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DEBBG BV039830649 |
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DEBBG BV042315596 |
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DEBSZ 283772077 |
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NZ1 12434191 |
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NZ1 15594974 |
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