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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of
"Total Exposure Health" and presents details on subject areas which
make up the framework. It provides in-depth coverage of the science
and technology supporting exposure and risk assessment. This
includes advances in toxicology and the "-omics" as well as new
techniques for exposure assessment. The book concludes with a
discussion on bioethics implications, including ethical
considerations related to genetic testing. Discusses advances in
exposure monitoring Presents a systems biology approach to human
exposures Examines how overall well-being translates to worker
productivity Considers the link between work-related risk factors
and health conditions Covers the study of genomics in precision
medicine and exposure science Explores bioethics in genomic studies
Aimed at the exposure professionals (industrial hygienists,
toxicologists, public health, environmental engineers),
geneticists, molecular biologists, engineers and managers in the
health and safety industry as well as professionals in the public
administration field.
Forever Chemicals: Environmental, Economic, and Social Equity
Concerns with PFAS in the Environment provides the reader with an
understanding of the complex and interwoven issues associated with
per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS) in our environment. The
chapters provide in-depth perspective into various issues,
including health, regulation, detection, clean-up strategies and
technologies, and more. Taken together or as the reader's interests
lead them, the variety of topics covered in the book present a
balanced perspective on this complex topic. It will address the
current state of PFAS and where indicators are pointing for future
developments. The book is also a deeper investigation of the
regulatory challenges, analytical hurdles, and toxicological
progress to date for the suite of PFAS chemicals. Features Explains
the trends that will affect future policy and regulatory decisions
Looks holistically at 4000+ PFAS chemicals Includes PFAS risk
assessments at contaminated sites and biomonitoring insights
Provides in-depth discussions on remediation technologies
Illustrates quality and diversified content Provides a balanced
perspective on this complex topic
Planning, measuring, and paying attention to details form the basis
for all successful engineering operations. Measurements pervade
everything we do and must be viewed from a systems perspective. A
comprehensive all-encompassing guide to measurements, Handbook of
Measurements: Benchmarks for Systems Accuracy and Precision focuses
on high-level engineering computations essential for benchmarks and
technical innovation. The book uses a systems framework and a
technically rigorous approach to systems linking of measurements-an
approach that sets it apart from other handbooks. The popular
saying "measure twice and cut once" bears out the importance of
measurements in human endeavors. This handbook covers both
qualitative and quantitative topics of measurement. It opens with a
chapter on the fundamentals of measurement and includes coverage of
human-centric measurements, such as measurement of personnel
productivity and contractor performance. It concludes with three
appendices on measurement, references, conversion factors,
equations, formulas, and statistics for measurement. It is well
understood that humans cannot manage anything that cannot be
measured. All elements involved in our day-to-day decision making
involve some form of measurement, whether in the kitchen, retail,
sports, service operations, geographical exploration, health care
delivery, worker productivity, clothing design, engineering product
design, or space craft launching. Measuring an attribute of a
system and then analyzing it against some standard, some
specification, some best practice, or some benchmark empower a
decision maker to take appropriate and timely actions. This book
gives you a guide for sustainable practices to ensure accurate
measurements, helping you make decisions backed by metrics.
Despite preemptive preparations, disasters can and do occur.
Whether natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, or terrorist
attacks, the risk cannot be completely eliminated. A carefully
prepared response is your best defense. Handbook of Emergency
Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach presents
practical advice and guidelines on how to plan the coordinated
execution of emergency response. A useful tool to mitigate
logistical problems that often follow disasters or extreme events,
the core of this guide is the role of human factors in emergency
response project management. The handbook provides a systematic
structure for communication, cooperation, and coordination. It
highlights what must be done and when, and how to identify the
resources required for each effort. The book tackles cutting-edge
research in topics such as evacuation planning, chemical agent
sensor placement, and riverflow prediction. It offers strategies
for establishing an effective training program for first responders
and insightful advice in managing waste associated with disasters.
Managing a project in the wake of a tragedy is complicated and
involves various emotional, sentimental, reactive, and chaotic
responses. This is the time that a structured communication model
is most needed. Having a guiding model for emergency response can
help put things in proper focus. This book provides that model. It
guides you through planning for and responding to various
emergencies and in overcoming the challenges in these tasks.
Planning, measuring, and paying attention to details form the basis
for all successful engineering operations. Measurements pervade
everything we do and must be viewed from a systems perspective. A
comprehensive all-encompassing guide to measurements, Handbook of
Measurements: Benchmarks for Systems Accuracy and Precision focuses
on high-level engineering computations essential for benchmarks and
technical innovation. The book uses a systems framework and a
technically rigorous approach to systems linking of measurements-an
approach that sets it apart from other handbooks. The popular
saying "measure twice and cut once" bears out the importance of
measurements in human endeavors. This handbook covers both
qualitative and quantitative topics of measurement. It opens with a
chapter on the fundamentals of measurement and includes coverage of
human-centric measurements, such as measurement of personnel
productivity and contractor performance. It concludes with three
appendices on measurement, references, conversion factors,
equations, formulas, and statistics for measurement. It is well
understood that humans cannot manage anything that cannot be
measured. All elements involved in our day-to-day decision making
involve some form of measurement, whether in the kitchen, retail,
sports, service operations, geographical exploration, health care
delivery, worker productivity, clothing design, engineering product
design, or space craft launching. Measuring an attribute of a
system and then analyzing it against some standard, some
specification, some best practice, or some benchmark empower a
decision maker to take appropriate and timely actions. This book
gives you a guide for sustainable practices to ensure accurate
measurements, helping you make decisions backed by metrics.
Despite preemptive preparations, disasters can and do occur.
Whether natural disasters, catastrophic accidents, or terrorist
attacks, the risk cannot be completely eliminated. A carefully
prepared response is your best defense. Handbook of Emergency
Response: A Human Factors and Systems Engineering Approach presents
practical advice and guidelines on how to plan the coordinated
execution of emergency response. A useful tool to mitigate
logistical problems that often follow disasters or extreme events,
the core of this guide is the role of human factors in emergency
response project management. The handbook provides a systematic
structure for communication, cooperation, and coordination. It
highlights what must be done and when, and how to identify the
resources required for each effort. The book tackles cutting-edge
research in topics such as evacuation planning, chemical agent
sensor placement, and riverflow prediction. It offers strategies
for establishing an effective training program for first responders
and insightful advice in managing waste associated with disasters.
Managing a project in the wake of a tragedy is complicated and
involves various emotional, sentimental, reactive, and chaotic
responses. This is the time that a structured communication model
is most needed. Having a guiding model for emergency response can
help put things in proper focus. This book provides that model. It
guides you through planning for and responding to various
emergencies and in overcoming the challenges in these tasks.
Per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to
as per- (and poly) fluorinated compounds (PFCs), have been used for
years in many everyday3/4 and some lifesaving3/4 products. However,
their use has been linked to adverse health effects in humans, a
problem compounded by their persistence in the environment. This
book discusses the various challenges of PFAS in our environment
today, including their historical use as well as their chemical and
toxicological properties. It also presents robust discussion of
analytical challenges and special considerations in sampling. The
work goes on to give practical recommendations for dealing with
these compounds in today's dynamic regulatory landscape and
includes several chapters on various remediation techniques. Key
Features: Comprehensive overview of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl
substances (PFAS) historical use and chemical/physical properties
which help us understand their persistence, transport, and
transformation pathways in the environment In-depth analysis of
PFAS toxicology Detailed descriptions of conventional and
state-of-the-art remediation technologies Practical recommendations
for dealing with PFAS in a dynamic regulatory landscape Robust
discussion of important sampling and analytical considerations
Perfluoroalkyl Substances in the Environment: Theory, Practice, and
Innovation explores the challenges across the topical areas of
regulation and management, toxicology, environmental remediation,
and analytical sampling and analysis.Readers will find this text
helpful in understanding complexities associated with PFAS and
informing management strategies to effectively protect this and
future generations.
Respiratory protection includes devices and management techniques
for keeping people safe from hazardous materials. This handbook
presents the state-of-the-art in respiratory protection technology
as well as best management practices for work centers. Included are
topics relevant to industry, government, and healthcare that
provide guidance and tools for ensuring the best possible
protection for workers. Most books on this topic are at least 20
years old. Research, technology and management techniques have
advanced over the past two decades. This new handbook is needed to
provide updated information relevant to today's occupational needs
for industrial hygiene and safety professionals.
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the concept of
"Total Exposure Health" and presents details on subject areas which
make up the framework. It provides in-depth coverage of the science
and technology supporting exposure and risk assessment. This
includes advances in toxicology and the "-omics" as well as new
techniques for exposure assessment. The book concludes with a
discussion on bioethics implications, including ethical
considerations related to genetic testing. Discusses advances in
exposure monitoring Presents a systems biology approach to human
exposures Examines how overall well-being translates to worker
productivity Considers the link between work-related risk factors
and health conditions Covers the study of genomics in precision
medicine and exposure science Explores bioethics in genomic studies
Aimed at the exposure professionals (industrial hygienists,
toxicologists, public health, environmental engineers),
geneticists, molecular biologists, engineers and managers in the
health and safety industry as well as professionals in the public
administration field.
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