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Contaminated Sediments in Freshwater Systems (Hardcover): Frank R Spellman Contaminated Sediments in Freshwater Systems (Hardcover)
Frank R Spellman
R5,576 Discovery Miles 55 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Assessment of freshwater sediments can determine whether chemical concentrations are sufficient to cause adverse effects on aquatic organisms or organisms higher in the food chain, including humans. This book presents methods for assessing sediments and includes an integration of physical, chemical, and biological information. It examines the elements of quality assurance and control programs, considerations for the conduct of field surveys, screening-level analyses, chemical analyses, toxicity tests for assessing biological impacts, assessments of benthic invertebrate community structure, surveys of fish tumors and abnormalities, and data presentation and interpretation techniques.

Pschyrembel Sozialmedizin Und Public Health (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2., Aktualisierte Aufl. ed.): Silke Bruggemann, Christiane... Pschyrembel Sozialmedizin Und Public Health (German, Hardcover, 2nd 2., Aktualisierte Aufl. ed.)
Silke Bruggemann, Christiane Niehues, Anne D Rose, Beatrice Schwoebel
R1,784 Discovery Miles 17 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Organic Compounds in Natural Waters - Analysis and Determination (Hardcover, New): T Roy Crompton Organic Compounds in Natural Waters - Analysis and Determination (Hardcover, New)
T Roy Crompton
R7,785 Discovery Miles 77 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The potential health hazards that might arise from the presence of organic substances in water are a matter of increasing concern to the water industry, environmentalists and the general public alike. This comprehensive reference draws together and systematises the vast body of information available on the occurrence and determination of organic substances in natural waters. Organic Compounds in Natural Waters provides a comprehensive description of organic substances in waters. Methods are provided in broad outline, with guidance on their applicability, their comparative advantages and disadvantages, possible interferences, sensitivity and detection levels. The book is an essential reference for analytical chemists working in industry, water utilities, government, non government organisations and regulatory agencies and environmental/analytical consultants.

Leprosy - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, 2012): Enrico Nunzi, Cesare Massone Leprosy - A Practical Guide (Hardcover, 2012)
Enrico Nunzi, Cesare Massone
R4,849 R3,691 Discovery Miles 36 910 Save R1,158 (24%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Leprosy (Hansen s disease) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It is one of the most disabling disorders in developing countries, with a peak incidence in the tropics and subtropics. With globalization, leprosy is now increasingly spreading to the western world. The impact of this infectious disorder is relevant for the human community due to its transmissible nature, and also important for the individual because of its debilitating consequences. Leprosy is a multifaceted systemic disease with variable presentation and clinical picture. Its identification may therefore not be straightforward, especially outside endemic areas. During its chronic course, leprosy is characterized by acute phases during which there may be exacerbation of symptoms and rapid progression of damage. When leprosy affects the eyes, nerves, and kidneys, it can represent a true medical emergency. The aim of this book is to make the reader familiar with the characteristic signs of disease, including abnormalities of the skin, nerves, eyes, hands, feet, testes, and bone. Early identification of the disease is critical to prevent patient disability and establish appropriate therapy. Emphasis will be given to the current diagnostic tools to identify and quantify the organ damage, including electrophysiology, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, laboratory tests, and histopathology. Specific topics such as leprosy and pregnancy, leprosy and HIV infection, epidemiology, and leprosy control will also be covered.

Working Postures and Movements (Hardcover, New): Nico J. Delleman, Christine M. Haslegrave, Don B. Chaffin Working Postures and Movements (Hardcover, New)
Nico J. Delleman, Christine M. Haslegrave, Don B. Chaffin
R4,852 Discovery Miles 48 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days


Contents:
Foreword [Nigel Corlett]. 1. Introduction. 2. Anthropometry. 3. Motor Behaviour. 4. Vision and Eyes. 5. Head and Neck. 6. Trunk. 7. Pelvis. 8. Leg and Foot. 9. Shoulder Girdle and Upper Arm 10. Forearm and Hand. 11. Postures, Movements, and other Factors. 12. Force Exertion. 13. Performance. 14. Digital Human Models for Ergonomic Design and Engineering. Index.

Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health (Paperback, Seventh Edition): Mark A. Friend, James P. Kohn Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health (Paperback, Seventh Edition)
Mark A. Friend, James P. Kohn
R3,356 Discovery Miles 33 560 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The seventh edition of this popular handbook provides a thorough and up-to-date overview of the occupational safety and health field and the issues safety professionals face today, and does so in an accessible and engaging manner. An excellent introductory reference for both students and professionals, Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health provides practical information on technology, management, and regulatory compliance issues, covering crucial topics like organizing, staffing, directing, and evaluating occupational safety programs and procedures. All major occupational safety and health topics are addressed in this comprehensive volume, including safety-related laws and regulations, hazardous materials, workplace violence, the threat of terrorism, and OSHA's recordkeeping standard. This new edition has been revised and updated throughout to include new information on a variety of topics. The book includes a handy directory of resources such as safety and health associations, First Responder organizations, and state and federal agencies. The latest edition of this go-to reference work reflects the legal and cultural climate of safety and health in an easily comprehensible and well-organized format, giving readers a wealth of occupational safety and health information right at their fingertips.

Pharmaceutical Accumulation in the Environment - Prevention, Control, Health Effects, and Economic Impact (Hardcover): Walter... Pharmaceutical Accumulation in the Environment - Prevention, Control, Health Effects, and Economic Impact (Hardcover)
Walter E. Goldstein
R4,534 Discovery Miles 45 340 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A Proactive Approach to Improving and Protecting the Environment The accumulation of pharmaceuticals in the environment is a growing concern, the magnitude of which has not been determined, yet cannot be ignored. Touting the benefits of research and discovery as it relates to a pharmaceutical presence in the environment, Pharmaceutical Accumulation in the Environment: Prevention, Control, Health Effects, and Economic Impact explores ways to effectively minimize the harmful impact of environmental contaminants. It considers current practice in the field, provides a historical reference, and presents effective methods for detecting and containing low levels of environmental contaminants. It also offers practical suggestions for mobilizing private and public resources. Discusses Health Impacts and Risks to Humans and Other Living Species The contributors of this work consider important environmental contaminants that include pharmaceuticals, personal care products, and special products, such as contrast agents and illicit drugs. This book describes current health impact concerns, methods for assessing risk, and lessening the negative impact on health through research and analysis. It examines the costs of wastewater treatment, and considers ways to potentially reduce the effect of environmental contaminants in treated water and in the soil. It looks at what may be done about contaminated soil and landfills, addresses the costs of contaminant elimination, and suggests ways to get rid of contaminants sensibly and consistently. It also includes case histories and chapters authored by specialists who are experts in their fields. Developed as a reference for professionals and senior undergraduate and graduate students in environmental science/ecotoxicology, the text proposes advancements and applications that can help control pharmaceutical accumulation and improve the environment. It serves as a resource for those in the pharmaceutical industries, personal care product industries, and related areas; scientists and researchers in related areas; as well as environmental protection agencies, physicians, and medical personnel.

Hunter's Diseases of Occupations (Hardcover, 10th edition): Peter Baxter, Tar-Ching Aw, Anne Cockcroft, Paul Durrington,... Hunter's Diseases of Occupations (Hardcover, 10th edition)
Peter Baxter, Tar-Ching Aw, Anne Cockcroft, Paul Durrington, J. Malcolm Harrington
R6,854 Discovery Miles 68 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Winner of the 2011 BMA book awards: medicine category In the five decades since its first publication, Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has remained the pre-eminent text on diseases caused by work, universally recognized as the most authoritative source of information in the field. It is an important guide for doctors in all disciplines who may encounter occupational diseases in their practice, covering topics as diverse as work and stress, asbsetos-related disease, working at high altitude and major chemical incidents, many of which are highly topical. The Tenth Edition of Hunter's Diseases of Occupations has been fully revised and updated, presenting all practitioners considering an occupational cause for a patient's condition with comprehensive coverage of work-related diseases as they present in modern and developing industralised societies. It draws on the wide-ranging and in-depth clinical knowledge and experience, and acadmic excellence, of top experts in the field.

Trace Elements in Terrestrial Environments - Biogeochemistry, Bioavailability, and Risks of Metals (Paperback, Softcover... Trace Elements in Terrestrial Environments - Biogeochemistry, Bioavailability, and Risks of Metals (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2001)
Domy C. Adriano
R6,266 R5,861 Discovery Miles 58 610 Save R405 (6%) Out of stock

A comprehensive reference handbook on the important aspects of trace elements in the land environment. Each chapter addresses a particular element and gives a general introduction to their role in the environment, where they come from, and their biogeochemical cycles. In addition to a complete updating of each of the element chapters, this new edition has new chapters devoted to aluminum and iron, soil contamination, remediation and trace elements in aquatic ecosystems. In short, an essential resource for environmental scientists and chemists, regulators and policy makers.

Shiftwork in the 21st Century - Challenges for Research and Practice (Book): Sonia Hornberger Shiftwork in the 21st Century - Challenges for Research and Practice (Book)
Sonia Hornberger
R1,600 Discovery Miles 16 000 Out of stock
Critical Reviews in Tropical Medicine - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1984 ed.): R. K Chandra Critical Reviews in Tropical Medicine - Volume 2 (Hardcover, 1984 ed.)
R. K Chandra
R2,072 R1,915 Discovery Miles 19 150 Save R157 (8%) Out of stock

At the present time there are renewed global efforts to control the major tropical infections and to stem the tide of malnutrition, the two serious, often intertwined, problems that contribute to much of the morbidity and mortality in under- privileged populations. Many international organizations have joined hands with national governments and with the private sector to search for new approaches to problems that beset much of the developing world, including countries in the tropical region. This volume continues the tradition of the previous publication in the Series. A variety of fare is offered to readers: explanations of the activities and achievements of the UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special Programme for Re- search and Training in Tropical Diseases; and studies of infant mortality, schistosomiasis, trypanosomiasis, helminths, lactase deficiency, oral rehydration therapy, functional consequences of iron deficiency, and fertility control. Au- thoritative state-of-the-art reviews provide a critical analysis of recent data. I hope the Series will continue to prove useful to all those working in the tropics and to those in the industrialized countries whose awareness of physical health problems of the Third World is relatively limited. R. K. Chandra St. John's, Newfoundland VlI Contents Chapter 1. The Special Programme for Research and Training in Tropical Diseases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DAVID S. ROWE 1. Origins, Objectives, and Diseases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. The Modus Operandi of the Programme. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. 1. Scientific Working Groups. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2. 2. Research Strengthening Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 2. 3. The Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee. . . . . . . . . 7 2. 4. Joint Coordinating Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed California Oil and Gas Refinery Regulations (Paperback): Daniel Gonzales, Timothy R Gulden,... Cost-Benefit Analysis of Proposed California Oil and Gas Refinery Regulations (Paperback)
Daniel Gonzales, Timothy R Gulden, Aaron Strong, William Hoyle
R695 Discovery Miles 6 950 Out of stock
Environmental Risk Assessment - Quantitative Measures, Anthropogenic Influences, Human Impact (Paperback, Softcover reprint of... Environmental Risk Assessment - Quantitative Measures, Anthropogenic Influences, Human Impact (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2006)
Ian Lerche, Walter Glaesser
R3,126 Discovery Miles 31 260 Out of stock

This book explores environmental and human risk problems caused by contamination, from the perspective of real world applications with quantitative procedures. It includes risk methods for environmental problems where data are sparse or fuzzy, and incorporates political, social and economic considerations in determining directions of remediation solutions for environmental contaminant problems. It highlights the impact of contaminants on human health sometimes fatal - and the anthropogenic exacerbation of natural processes.

Environmental health in selected Asian countries (Paperback): Environmental health in selected Asian countries (Paperback)
R720 Discovery Miles 7 200 Out of stock
Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Shipping, PT. 166-199, Revised as of October 1, 2015 (Paperback): U S Office of the... Code of Federal Regulations, Title 46, Shipping, PT. 166-199, Revised as of October 1, 2015 (Paperback)
U S Office of the Federal Register
R1,286 Discovery Miles 12 860 Out of stock
Air Monitoring Methods (Hardcover, Volume 13): Andrea Hartwig, Harun Parlar, Thomas H Brock Air Monitoring Methods (Hardcover, Volume 13)
Andrea Hartwig, Harun Parlar, Thomas H Brock
R3,777 Discovery Miles 37 770 Out of stock

This volume provides detailed, ready-to-use protocols for air monitoring methods, developed to monitor concentrations of occupational toxicants at the workplace, while they can also be used for environmental monitoring. All the methods are reliable, reproducible, adhere to quality assurance standards and cover all the required steps from sampling to the interpretation of results. This includes data on precision, accuracy, and detection limit, calibration procedures as well as potential sources of systematic errors. In addition, the advantages and disadvantages of each method are clearly outlined.

Sanitation Safety Planning - Manual for Safe Use and Disposal of Wastewater Greywater and Excreta (Paperback): World Health... Sanitation Safety Planning - Manual for Safe Use and Disposal of Wastewater Greywater and Excreta (Paperback)
World Health Organization
R1,001 Discovery Miles 10 010 Out of stock
Disabled - A Move in the Right Direction (Paperback): Lewis Forbes Disabled - A Move in the Right Direction (Paperback)
Lewis Forbes
R275 Discovery Miles 2 750 Out of stock

First published in 1980, "Disabled" examines the practical difficulties faced by people with a range of disabilities, and offers a range of practical solutions.
From the psychological challenges faced by those with disabilities, to special needs for housing, communications, travel, to diet and nutrition, health care, sport, legal aid and educational opportunities, Lewis Forbes' offers an invaluable primer of disabled experience.
"Disabled" remains a useful practical guide and reference to a host of long-term and everyday challenges.

Colaboracion Entre El Sector de Wash Y El Sector de la Salud - Guia Practica Para Los Programas de Lucha Contra Las... Colaboracion Entre El Sector de Wash Y El Sector de la Salud - Guia Practica Para Los Programas de Lucha Contra Las Enfermedades Tropicales Desatendidas (Spanish, Paperback)
Pan American Health Organization
R1,351 Discovery Miles 13 510 Out of stock
Fundamentals of Health at Work - The Social Dimensions (Loose-leaf): C. Wilkinson Fundamentals of Health at Work - The Social Dimensions (Loose-leaf)
C. Wilkinson
R1,343 Discovery Miles 13 430 Out of stock

"Fundamentals of Health at Work" provides students and training professionals with comprehensive grounding in the theory and practice of workplace health.

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