MTU Cork Library Catalogue

Fundamentals of industrial hygiene /

Fundamentals of industrial hygiene / edited by Barbara A. Plog and Patricia J. Quinlan. - 5th ed. - Itasca, Ill. : National Safety Council, 2002. - xii, 1011 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. - Occupational safety and health series . - Occupational safety and health series (Chicago, Ill.) .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I History and development: Overview of industrial hygiene -- Part II Anatomy, physiology and pathology: The lungs -- The skin and occupational dermatoses -- The ears -- The eyes -- Part III Recognition of hazards: Industrial toxicology -- Gases, vapors and solvents -- Particulates -- Industrial noise -- Ionizing radiation -- Nonionizing radiation -- Thermal stress -- Ergonomics -- Biological hazards -- Part IV Evaluation of hazards: Evaluation -- Air sampling -- Direct-reading instruments for gases, vapors and particulates -- Part V Control of hazards: Methods of control -- Local exhaust ventilation -- Dilution ventilation of industrial workplaces -- General ventilation of nonindustrial occupancies -- Respiratory protection -- Part VI Occupational health and safety professions: The industrial hygienist -- The safety professional -- The occupational medicine physician -- The occupational health nurse -- The industrial hygiene program -- Part VII Government regulations and their impact: Government regulations -- History of the federal occupational safety and health administration.



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