Health Effects of Toxic Substances
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Health Effects of Toxic Substances

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eBook - ePub

Health Effects of Toxic Substances

About this book

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.

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Yes, you can access Health Effects of Toxic Substances by M. J. Malachowski,Arleen F. Goldberg in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Biological Sciences & Science General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Expanded Contents
  5. Forward
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1 Industrial Toxicology: History and Hazards
  8. Chapter 2 Pharmacokinetics: Exposure and Entry Routes
  9. Chapter 3 Pharmacokinetics: Distribution, Localization, Biotransformation, and Elimination of Toxics
  10. Chapter 4 Dose-Effect and Time-Effect Relationships
  11. Chapter 5 Classification, Type, and Limits of Exposure
  12. Chapter 6 Action of Toxic Substances: Pharmacodynamics
  13. Chapter 7 Target Organ Effects
  14. Chapter 8 Reproductive Toxins, Mutagens, and Carcinogens
  15. Chapter 9 Survey of Common Hazardous Agents: Toxic Substances
  16. Chapter 10 Survey of Common Hazardous Agents: Physical and Biological Hazards
  17. Chapter 11 Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Health Hazards
  18. Chapter 12 Monitoring of Harmful Agents
  19. Chapter 13 Exposure Limits and Personal Protective Equipment
  20. Chapter 14 Exposure Control Methods
  21. Chapter 15 Medical Monitoring, Treatment, and Management
  22. Chapter 16 Risk Assessment and Epidemiology
  23. Appendix A Hazardous Materials Classes
  24. Appendix B Conversion Factors and Measurement Units
  25. Glossary
  26. Sample Problem Answers
  27. Bibliography
  28. Index