Safe Laboratories: Principles and Practices for Design and Remodeling [Hardcover]

Peter C. Ashbrook (Editor), Malcolm Renfrew (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 3, 1991 | ISBN-10: 0873712005 | ISBN-13: 978-0873712002 | Edition: 1

This book provides an introduction to basic concepts in the design of safe laboratories. Many of the chapters in this volume are based on papers presented in a symposium sponsored by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Chemical Safety and the Division of Chemical Health and Safety. Topics covered within the book include different perspectives on the design of safe laboratories, generic issues affecting the design of safe laboratories, ventilation and fume hoods, putting laboratory design and safety principles into practice, and working together to design safe laboratories. This publication is intended for individuals and businesses interested in incorporating safety design into laboratory construction and remodeling projects.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Two chemists and educators, both with flawless credentials and experience, assembled 22 co-authors to approach the problems. This reviewer is favorably impressed with the volume...a useful and informative volume.
--.H. Fawcett, Registered Professional Engineer, State of California

About the Author

Ashbrook; Peter C. University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, USA,Renfrew; Malcolm University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA,

Product Details

• Hardcover: 166 pages
• Publisher: Lewis Publishers; 1 edition (January 3, 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873712005
• ISBN-13: 978-0873712002
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,648,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)