Health Effects of Toxic Substances
| By: | M. J. Malachowski; Arleen F. Goldberg |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury USA |
| Print ISBN: | 9780865876491 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781461712725 |
| Edition: | 2 |
| Format: | Page Fidelity |
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This 2nd Edition is a significantly expanded exploration of hazardous chemicals, their effects on human health, and the principles of hazards materials toxicology and industrial hygiene. It includes up-to-date coverage of industrial hygiene, risk assessment, and epidemiology as well as continued coverage of medical monitoring, treatment, and management; industrial toxicology; exposure and entry routes; action of toxic substances; target organ effects; and exposure control methods.
With this book, you'll learn how to understand the toxic substances present at your facility, determine how hazardous chemicals enter your site, and assess the long- and short-term effects of common workplace chemicals. You'll also learn how to protect your company and employees from the effects of toxic substances and handle industrial chemicals safely.