Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures - 2nd Edition by Henry J McDermott Hardcover

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This book offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials including chemicals, radon, and bioaerosols. It provides the latest procedures for air sampling, collecting biological and bulk samples, evaluating dermal exposures, and determining the advantages and limitations of a given air monitoring method.

From the Back Cover

An invaluable resource for using air monitoring for industrial hygiene and emergency response--now updated and revised

Since the publication of the first edition of Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, important changes have occurred in the field of air sampling. Technological advances have led to measurement instruments with greater portability, sensitivity, and complexity. In addition, emergency response and planning personnel now require certain air monitoring skills to be prepared for terrorist incidents that could involve airborne agents. Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition covers all these developments and more, making it the most in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference on the subject available.

This book offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials including chemicals, radon, and bioaerosols. It provides the practical procedures needed for air sampling, collecting biological and bulk samples, evaluating dermal exposures, and determining the advantages and limitations of a given air monitoring method.

Seasoned industrial hygienists will appreciate the text's detailed coverage of the latest sampling equipment. Other safety professionals-who may not have or require as detailed a technical understanding-will value the book's "start-to-finish" overview of the subject. And, specifically for fire service, hazmat, and other emergency specialists, a new chapter functions as a stand-alone guide to air monitoring for emergency and terrorism response.

Other new or greatly revised chapters cover:

• A general overview for less technical readers
• How to plan monitoring and use a statistical sampling approach
• Monitoring using "sample collection devices"
• Sample collection device methods for aerosols
• Instruments with sensors for specific chemicals
• Instruments for multiple gases and vapors
• Colorimetric systems for gas and vapor sampling
• Sampling for bioaerosols including mold
• Passive monitoring devices

A clear style, numerous illustrations and photographs, and easy-to-apply instructions make

Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition an accessible resource for nontechnical or student readers, while its depth of coverage ensures its place as the most comprehensive professional reference on the subject available.

Review Quotes

"...this up-to-date, comprehensive resource will be valuable for the industrial hygienist, emergency responder, and other safety and environmental health professional." (CHOICE, April 2005)

"The book should be in the library of every emergency response team as well as conventional sampling groups." (Journal of Hazardous Materials, March 2005)

"This second edition offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials..." (CAB Abstracts, 2005)

"...the advances of sampling technology has greatly advanced and this text addresses them." (Industrial Hygiene News, January 2005)

"This work is highly recommended for academic, special, and industry libraries serving...all air sampling professionals who perform air monitoring..." (E-STREAMS, February 2005)

About the Author

HENRY J. McDERMOTT is President and Principal Scientist for H. J. McDermott, Inc., which provides professional consulting services in the general area of occupational safety and health, with emphasis in improving safety, health, and environmental performance; risk-based preventive programs; emergency response; ventilation; litigation support; increasing safety; and health staff efficiency and impact.