{"product_id":"air-monitoring-for-toxic-exposures-hardback-9780471454359","title":"Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures (Hardback) 9780471454359","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAir Monitoring for Toxic Exposures\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eHenry J. McDermott (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471454359, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 5 October 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e704 pages\u003cbr\u003e26 x 18.6 x 3.6 cm, 1.386 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"...this up-to-date, comprehensive resource will be valuable for the industrial hygienist, emergency responder, and other safety and environmental health professional.\" (\u003ci\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/i\u003e, April 2005)  \u003cp\u003e\"The book should be in the library of every emergency response team as well as conventional sampling groups.\" (\u003ci\u003eJournal of Hazardous Materials\u003c\/i\u003e, March 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“This second edition offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials…” (\u003ci\u003eCAB Abstracts\u003c\/i\u003e, 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"…the advances of sampling technology has greatly advanced and this text addresses them.\" (\u003ci\u003eIndustrial Hygiene News\u003c\/i\u003e, January 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This work is highly recommended for academic, special, and industry libraries serving…all air sampling professionals who perform air monitoring…\" (\u003ci\u003eE-STREAMS\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2005)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGet the Latest from the Field\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePREFACE xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART I BACKGROUND CONCEPTS FOR AIR MONITORING 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Air Monitoring Review 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling in Perspective 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling Strategy and Plan 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes of Air Monitoring 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling Techniques 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Collection Devices 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect-Reading Devices 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring Records 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Hazards 33\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContaminants 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToxic Effects 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWarning Signs 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStandards and Guidelines for Air Sampling 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure Controls 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Exposure Assessment Strategy and Monitoring Plan 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure Assessment 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming an Exposure Assessment 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExposure Monitoring Plan 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Air Monitoring at Emergencies Including Terrorism Events 93\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReasons for Air Sampling 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTerrorism Agents 96\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying a Terrorism Event 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning for Emergencies and Terrorism Events 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling for Chemical Agents 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling for Biological Agents 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAir Sampling for Radiological Hazards 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART II SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE METHODS FOR CHEMICALS 125\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Introduction to Monitoring Using Sample Collection Devices 127\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReview of the Metric System 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod Selection 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePumps and Other Sampling Equipment 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Critical Orifice 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration Devices 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration Procedures 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Identification and Chain of Custody 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDocumenting Exposure Monitoring 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming the Exposure Monitoring 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLaboratory Analysis 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVoiding Samples 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamples: Calculating Air Monitoring Results 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Results to Exposure Limits 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 158\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Sample Collection Device Methods for Gases and Vapors 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Sample Collection Device Monitoring 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassive Collectors for Gases and Vapors 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Sample Collection Device Methods for Aerosols 209\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharacterizing Aerosols 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAerosol Collection Mechanisms 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential Problems 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Aerosol Samplers 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticle Size-Selective Sampling 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSize-Selective Sampling Devices 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling for Specific Aerosols 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 251\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Concurrent Sampling for Vapors and Aerosols 253\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection Methods for Semivolatile Compounds 254\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection of Multiple Species: Arsenic 260\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCombustion Processes: Cigarette Smoke Collection 262\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection of Mixtures 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 264\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART III REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT INSTRUMENTS 265\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Introduction to Monitoring Using Real-Time Methods 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect-Reading Instruments 268\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColorimetric Systems 293\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Instruments with Sensors for Specific Chemicals 295\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibration 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElectrochemical Sensors 298\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMetal Oxide Sensors 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Detection Principles 312\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecific Chemicals 313\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 323\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 General Survey Instruments for Gases and Vapors 325\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasurement of Explosive Atmospheres: Combustible Gas Indicators 327\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Measurements of Explosive Atmospheres 336\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMonitoring for Health Hazard Levels of Volatile Organic Compounds: FIDs and PIDs 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparison of FID and PID for General Survey Use 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of General Survey Measurements for Health Hazards 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Instruments for Multiple Specific Gases and Vapors: GC, GC\/MS, and IR 359\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePortable Gas Chromatographs (GCs) 360\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInfrared (IR) Spectrophotometers 380\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 395\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 396\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Colorimetric Systems for Gas and Vapor Sampling 397\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDetector Tubes 398\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLong-Term Colorimetric Tubes and Badges 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColorimetric Electronic Instruments 421\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 425\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 426\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Real-Time Sampling Methods for Aerosols 427\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLight-Scattering Monitors 429\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParticle Mass Measurements with the Piezobalance 439\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 444\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART IV MONITORING FOR AIRBORNE AGENTS OTHER THAN CHEMICALS 445\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Radon Measurements 447\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection Methods for Radon and Its Progeny in Air 449\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCollection Method for Radon in Water 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Radon Measurements 468\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming Follow-Up Measurements (After Screening) 469\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 470\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 471\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Sampling for Bioaerosols 473\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacteria 476\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFungus and Molds 480\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViruses 481\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Microorganisms 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSampling Methods and Strategies 482\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirect-Reading Instruments for Bioaerosols 500\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Results 501\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 502\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART V SPECIFIC SAMPLING APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION 505\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Specific Sampling Situations 507\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfined Spaces 507\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndoor Air Quality Investigations 511\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeak Testing: Fugitive Emissions Monitoring 532\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelding Fumes 535\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCarbon Monoxide from Forklifts 537\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMultiple Solvents in Printing Ink Manufacture 538\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 539\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Biological Monitoring 541\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBiological Exposure Indices (BEIs®) 544\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdvantages and Disadvantages of Biomonitoring 545\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethod Selection 546\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpretation of Results 556\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 557\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 558\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e19 Surface Sampling Methods 561\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWipe Sampling 565\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOther Surface Sampling Methods 571\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMethods that Directly Assess Worker Exposure 572\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvaluating Sample Results 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 578\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 579\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e20 Bulk Sampling Methods 581\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePurpose 581\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSample Collection Strategies 582\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContainers and Shipping 585\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal Protection 586\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBulk Air Samples 586\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBulk Samples of Solid or Liquid Chemicals 590\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSoil Sampling 597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWater Sampling 602\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummary 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 613\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAPPENDICES 615\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A Air Sampling Procedures 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDusts, Mists, and Fumes 617\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsbestos Fibers 618\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive Sampling for Organic Vapors: Adsorption Tubes 619\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGases and Vapors: Bubblers and Impingers 622\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassive Sampling for Organic Vapors: Badges or Dosimeters 623\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRespirable Dust Using a Cyclone 624\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSilica 626\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Dust 627\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGasoline and Light Hydrocarbons 628\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelding Fumes 629\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenzene 632\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Gas and Vapor Calibrations 637\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePremixed Gases and Vapors in Cylinders 640\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStatic Calibration Mixtures 641\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGas Permeation Tubes 645\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences 650\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix C Field Calibration of Gas and Vapor Sensors 653\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep One: Setting the “Zero” Reading 654\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStep Two: Span Calibration 655\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSome Calibration Tools 657\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCalibrating Liquid Chemical Mixtures 658\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix D Chemical-Specific Guidelines for Air Sampling and Analysis 659\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 681\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Chemistry [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Chemistry\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Chemistry%20%5BPN%5D%22\"\u003ePN\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Interscience","offers":[{"title":"Brand 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