Professional reference for industrial-occupational professionals. Used as a reference for currently practicing occupational/industrial hygienist professionals or those seeking certification/registration as CIH or ROH.

As witth the first edition, this book is the result of the combined efforts of a number of well-recognized professionals. The authors were part of the faculty of a safety course at the Harvard School of Public Health. The concept for the second edition of this book came from discussions, students, practicing safety professionals and those who purchased and were using the first edition. One thing was clear there was an even greater need today for information of this type. There was a consensus that we should follow the same model with the first edition and provide direct, straightforward help with calculations associated with the professional practice of occupational safety. This book covers each of the equations identified in the publication BCSP Examination Reference Handout that was available on the BCSP website in March, 2005. In addtion to those 100+ equations, another 30+ equations were added that in the opinion of the editor were thought to be useful for the practicing professional. Therefore, this book should more than meet the needs of the practicing CSP and the certification candidate. The layout of the book is still simple and complete. Due to the very postive feedback from users of the first edition, the layout of the book remains the same. As in the first edition, for each equation the following information is provided: theory and background, a worked out example of the application of the equation, units for all terms in the equation, a graphic of the equation and a reference for further reading. The book is arranged with one equation per page and the back of the page is purposely left blank for the users notes on specific applications of that equation. The end result is a simple yet thoroughly useful reference book. We hope you find this reference helpful.

This reference text, a new and expanded edition of a well-regarded professional resource, covers virtually every type and category of calculation that environmental and occupational health and safety professionals might encounter on the job. Organized by subject, Definitions, Conversions, and Calculations for Occupational Safety and Health Professionals, Second Edition includes definitions and detailed descriptions of formulas, quantitative relationships, conversion factors, and more. The book includes numerous example problems, drawn from real-life situations, with detailed, step-by-step solutions that don't just provide quick answers but also indicate how the solutions were obtained. Two useful appendices provide a complete list of conversion factors and a first-ever discussion of the effects atmospheric factors can have on measurements. With almost twice as many calculations as the first edition and over 100 example problems, this is the most comprehensive resource available in the field. The second edition promises to be even more useful than the first as a ready reference for practicing professionals and a study guide for students entering health and safety professions or preparing for certification.

Discusses mathematical exposure models which may assist industrial hygienists in determining acceptable exposure limits in the workplace.

Basic Concepts of Industrial Hygiene covers the latest and most important topics in industrial hygiene today. The textbook begins with a look at the history and basis for industrial hygiene, which provides students with a foundation for understanding later developments. The book contains an in-depth discussion of new OSHA regulations, such as HAZWOPER and Process Safety, which deal with high hazard situations. It also features a chapter on biological hazards of current concern in health care, including tuberculosis, AIDS, and hepatitis B.

This book provides environmental technology students with anenjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene.Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving theLegacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuringlearning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practicequestions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout thetext, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help toclarify concepts covered. Author Debra Nims begins with a fascinating historical overview ofthe art and science of industrial hygiene, followed by a concisereview of key concepts and terms from biology and toxicology. Shethen offers in-depth practical coverage of: * Identifying hazards or potential hazards * Sampling and workplace evaluations * Hazard control * Toxicology, occupational health, and occupational healthstandards * Airborne hazards * Dermatoses and contact hazards * Fire and explosion hazards * Occupational noise * Radiation * Temperature extremes * Repetitive use traumas With its comprehensive coverage and quick-reference format, Basicsof Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and workingreference for practicing environmental technicians and managers.