Basics of Industrial Hygiene (Preserving the Legacy) [Paperback]

Debra Nims (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471299839 | ISBN-13: 978-0471299837 | Publication Date: January 28, 1999 | Edition: 1st

This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene. Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90 high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help to clarify concepts covered.

Author Debra Nims begins with a fascinating historical overview of the art and science of industrial hygiene, followed by a concise review of key concepts and terms from biology and toxicology. She then offers in-depth practical coverage of:
* Identifying hazards or potential hazards
* Sampling and workplace evaluations
* Hazard control
* Toxicology, occupational health, and occupational health standards
* 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, Basics of Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and working reference for practicing environmental technicians and managers.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An excellent introduction to industrial hygiene and a worthwhile review text for experienced professionals." (Professional Safety, 3/1/2004)

From the Back Cover

This book provides environmental technology students with an enjoyable way to quickly master the basics of industrial hygiene. Like all the books in the critically acclaimed Preserving the Legacy series, it follows a rapid-learning modular format featuring learning objectives, summaries, chapter-end reviews, practice questions, and skill-building classroom activities. Throughout the text, sidebars highlight critical concepts, and more than 90 high-quality line-drawings, photographs, and diagrams help to clarify concepts covered.

Author Debra Nims begins with a fascinating historical overview of the art and science of industrial hygiene, followed by a concise review of key concepts and terms from biology and toxicology. She then offers in-depth practical coverage of:

• Identifying hazards or potential hazards
• Sampling and workplace evaluations
• Hazard control
• Toxicology, occupational health, and occupational health standards
• 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, Basics of Industrial Hygiene is also a handy refresher and working reference for practicing environmental technicians and managers.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 355 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (January 28, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471299839
• ISBN-13: 978-0471299837
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #196,574 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory Text!, October 7, 2011

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Horses Malone (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Basics of Industrial Hygiene (Preserving the Legacy) (Paperback)

This book was the required text for an introductory industrial hygiene course I took. The text is very easy to read and informative for someone with no or very little background in IH or occupational safety/health. The chapters are fairly well-organized, with review and critical-thinking questions at the end of each section/chapter to allow the reader to test himself. Each chapter also includes a summary of the key points for quick review. Being new to the IH/OSH field, I've learned several IH and OSH calculations and the reasoning behind them from this book, calculations that will prove beneficial for ASP/CSP exams. I highly recommend this book for those just starting out and those who would like a review of the basics before taking an exam.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not inexpensive, but a nice text for an industrial hygiene course, July 19, 2010

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A. Koenig "Guitarist" (Alaska) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Basics of Industrial Hygiene (Preserving the Legacy) (Paperback)

It is unfortunate that the only review other than mine is that of a seller who was slow or negligient in sending the book to a student. Try to save money and this can happen. The text is a great introductin to IH and Debra Nims has done a wonderful job in constructing a solid text. Very nicely done!

The review before this one is not of the text, but of a seller. This book should be five stars.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Never received the product to be shipped from US to Canada 1month!!!!!!! questionable seller, October 19, 2009

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I baught the product more than a month ago and to date I haven't received it. I have so many doubts on the seller today. My frustration is even higher because the course for which I baught the book has started and I don't have my textbook, my money neither. It sucks