Synopses & Reviews
An invaluable resource for using air monitoring for industrial hygiene and emergency responsenow updated and revised
Since the publication of the first edition of Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, important changes have occurred in the field of air sampling. Technological advances have led to measurement instruments with greater portability, sensitivity, and complexity. In addition, emergency response and planning personnel now require certain air monitoring skills to be prepared for terrorist incidents that could involve airborne agents. Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition covers all these developments and more, making it the most in-depth, comprehensive, and up-to-date reference on the subject available.
This book offers ready-to-use information for measuring a wide variety of airborne hazardous materials including chemicals, radon, and bioaerosols. It provides the practical procedures needed for air sampling, collecting biological and bulk samples, evaluating dermal exposures, and determining the advantages and limitations of a given air monitoring method.
Seasoned industrial hygienists will appreciate the texts detailed coverage of the latest sampling equipment. Other safety professionalswho may not have or require as detailed a technical understandingwill value the books "start-to-finish" overview of the subject. And, specifically for fire service, hazmat, and other emergency specialists, a new chapter functions as a stand-alone guide to air monitoring for emergency and terrorism response.
Other new or greatly revised chapters cover:
- A general overview for less technical readers
- How to plan monitoring and use a statistical sampling approach
- Monitoring using "sample collection devices"
- Sample collection device methods for aerosols
- Instruments with sensors for specific chemicals
- Instruments for multiple gases and vapors
- Colorimetric systems for gas and vapor sampling
- Sampling for bioaerosols including mold
- Passive monitoring devices
A clear style, numerous illustrations and photographs, and easy-to-apply instructions make
Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures, Second Edition an accessible resource for nontechnical or student readers, while its depth of coverage ensures its place as the most comprehensive professional reference on the subject available.
Synopsis
As concerns to evaluate the contamination of the environment and exposures to workers increase, more and more professionals from different backgrounds are becoming involved in sampling. Consequently, there is now a need for a practical guide to air sampling techniques and equipment that reflects current applications and interests. Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures: An Integrated Approach explains the procedures for evaluating potentially harmful exposures to people from hazardous materials, including chemicals, radon, and bioaerosols. The author provides practical information on how to perform air sampling
collect biological and bulk samples
evaluate dermal exposures
and determine the advantages and limitations of a given method. The volume features discussions of many important topics of current interest not covered in other sources:
- the new technology and future trends in instrumentation
- bioaerosol sampling methods
- dermal exposure methods
- the toxic effects of chemicals and their impact on sampling strategies
- new trends in particle size-selective sampling
- the use of real time and direct reading instruments and data loggers
- applications of both EPA and OSHA techniques
- specific sampling strategies for surveys such as indoor air, asbestos, confined space, and industrial exposures
The integrated approach of the book is reflected in the variety of methods and contaminants examined. Included are discussions of the differences between environmental and occupational sampling methods, plus appraisals of both new and commonly used equipment and techniques. In addition to air monitoring techniques, readers will find specific sampling procedures for dermal exposure; bulk collection of chemicals, soil, and water; and biological monitoring such as breath and urine. The volume also addresses all phases of the sampling process from identifying hazardous materials to sample and selecting the methods and equipment, to developing a sampling strategy and interpreting data. With its wealth of information on sampling methods and equipment, Air Monitoring for Toxic Exposures: An Integrated Approach is essential reading for all professionals working to control occupational and environmental exposures. The volume will be especially helpful to industrial hygienists, hazardous waste professionals, environmental engineers, and safety engineers.
Synopsis
Get the Latest from the FieldThis 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.
About the Author
About the Author SHIRLEY A. NESS currently consults and resides in Chicago. Previously she was a senior industrial hygienist at Amoco Corporation, Amoco Oil Company, in Chicago. She was responsible for providing industrial hygiene services to a major oil refinery, reviewed the health and safety performance of hazardous waste remediation contractors, and participated in environmental monitoring programs. Formerly she was Director of Environmental Health and Technical Information Services at Carnow, Conibear & Associates, Ltds. in Chicago. She has also worked as the corporate industrial hygienist for the Boise Cascade Corporation in Boise, Idaho, and in workers compensation insurance. Ms. Ness received her B.A. in biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley, and received her M.S. in environmental toxicology from the University of San Francisco. She is a Certified Industrial Hygienist under the American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
Table of Contents
Preface.
PART I: BACKGROUND CONCEPTS FOR AIR MONITORING.
1. Air Monitoring review.
2. Hazards.
3. Exposure Assessment Strategy and Monitoring Plan.
4. Air Monitoring at Emergencies Including Terrorism Events.
PART II: SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE METHODS FOR CHEMICALS.
5. Introduction to Monitoring Using Sample Collection Devices.
6. Sample Collection Device Methods for Gases and Vapors.
7. Sample Collection Device Methods for Aerosols.
8. Concurrent Sampling for Vapors and Aerosols.
PART III: REAL-TIME MGEASUREMENT INSTRUEMENTS.
9. Introduction to Monitoring Using Real-Time Methods.
10. Instrument with Sensors for Specific Chemicals.
11. General Survey Instruments for Gases and Vapors.
12. Instruments for Multiple Specific Gases and Vapors: GC, GC/MS, and IR.
13. Colorimetric Systems for Gas and Vapor Sampling.
14. Real-Time Sampling Methods for Aerosols.
PART IV: MINITORING FOR AIRBORNE AGENTS OTHER THAN CHEMICALS.
15. Radon Measurements.
16. Sampling for Bioaerosols.
PART V: SPECIFIC SAMPLING APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
17. Specific Sampling Situations.
18. Biological Monitoring.
19. Surface Sampling Methods.
20. Bulk Sampling Methods.
Appendix A: Air Sampling Procedures.
Appendix B: Gas and Vapor Calibrations.
Appendix C: Field Calibration of Gas and Vapor Sensors.
Appendix D: Chemical-Specific Guidelines for Air Sampling and Analysis.
Index.