Hazardous Materials Characterization

Detailed, up-to-date coverage of hazardous materials andsituations
Lack of awareness about hazardous materials poses a major problem,causing many needless injuries and losses of property. Incompleteawareness presents just as big a problem; often people who havecontact with such materials know just enough to feel safe whileactually putting themselves and others in great danger. Thoughregulatory agencies have provided written standards, rarely dothese on their own offer the commonsense advice needed to properlyevaluate and handle hazardous materials.
Hazardous Materials Characterization: Evaluation Methods,Procedures, and Considerations provides detailed coverage ofhazardous materials and situations. Plain language and a common-sense approach make this an accessible resource for use by allworkers who handle and deal with these materials.
Written according to the latest regulations and best practices,this guide groups related materials together for quick and easyaccess (corrosive, ignitable, radioactive, etc.). It also detailsmethods and procedures for evaluating the properties and strengthsof questionable materials, as well as what reactive substances andsituations to look out for when working with these materials.
Other topics covered include:
* Regulatory review
* Sampling and monitoring equipment, applications, andprocedures
* Human health hazards
* Biological hazards
* Radiation hazards
* Evaluating chemical and biological terrorist threats
* Environmental remediation methods
* References and resources
Packed with the most up-to-date information on hazardous materialsand written to maximize accessibility, Hazardous MaterialsCharacterization is a vital reference for all those whose workinvolves hazardous materials.