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A host of chemical substances have become essential parts of human
activities and requirements for societal development. Any kind of
misuse and/or negligence in handling these substances can cause
health disorders, poisoning, and fatalities among unprotected
workers and members of the public exposed to contaminated food,
water, and air. Carefully organized for ease of use, Handbook of
Chemicals and Safety provides a tool for the management of a range
of chemical substances commonly used, handled, stored, transported,
and disposed of as wastes. Written in an accessible style with just
the right amount of technical rigor, the book covers: General
fundamentals and specific hazards and effects of chemical
substances The basics of exposures and responses to chemical
substances in the work environment Toxic responses in different
body systems General perspective on the problem of chemical
exposures and the possible health effects The author includes
substances such as industrial solvents, pesticides, metals, air
pollutants, toxic gases, drugs, and other items. He supplies the
chemical abstract system (CAS) number, IUPAC name, molecular
formula, synonyms and trade names, use and exposure, toxicity and
health effects, and carcinogen factors. He also includes
information on exposure limits, methods of proper storage, and
waste disposal. An important reference on exposure to different
categories of chemical substances, the book stresses the importance
of preparedness in any safety program. Taking a broad and
interdisciplinary approach to chemicals and workplace safety, it
provides guidance on the judicious management of chemical
substances.
An easily accessible guide to scientific information, Hazardous
Chemicals: Safety Management and Global Regulations covers proper
management, precautions, and related global regulations on the
safety management of chemical substances. The book helps workers
and safety personnel prevent and minimize the consequences of
catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive
chemical substances, which often result in toxic or explosive
hazards. It also details safety measures for transportation of
chemical substances by different routes, such as by road, rail,
air, and sea. Discusses different aspects of potentially toxic and
hazardous chemicals in simple and comprehensive language Provides
toxicity and health effects of chemicals in simple, nontechnical
language Covers scientific information on hazardous and potentially
dangerous chemical substances at workplaces Offers fundamental
knowledge about the biological and health effects of hazardous and
potentially toxic chemicals in a comprehensive way Includes recent
developments on safety management of hazardous and potentially
toxic chemicals and related global regulations The author discusses
the importance of knowledge in avoiding negligence during the use
and handling of hazardous chemical substances. He stresses the
importance of proper management and judicious application of each
chemical substance irrespective of the workplace and eventually
shows how safety and protection of the user, workplace, and the
living environment can be achieved.
An easily accessible guide to scientific information, Hazardous
Chemicals: Safety Management and Global Regulations covers proper
management, precautions, and related global regulations on the
safety management of chemical substances. The book helps workers
and safety personnel prevent and minimize the consequences of
catastrophic releases of toxic, reactive, flammable, or explosive
chemical substances, which often result in toxic or explosive
hazards. It also details safety measures for transportation of
chemical substances by different routes, such as by road, rail,
air, and sea. Discusses different aspects of potentially toxic and
hazardous chemicals in simple and comprehensive language Provides
toxicity and health effects of chemicals in simple, nontechnical
language Covers scientific information on hazardous and potentially
dangerous chemical substances at workplaces Offers fundamental
knowledge about the biological and health effects of hazardous and
potentially toxic chemicals in a comprehensive way Includes recent
developments on safety management of hazardous and potentially
toxic chemicals and related global regulations The author discusses
the importance of knowledge in avoiding negligence during the use
and handling of hazardous chemical substances. He stresses the
importance of proper management and judicious application of each
chemical substance irrespective of the workplace and eventually
shows how safety and protection of the user, workplace, and the
living environment can be achieved.
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