Occupational Hygiene

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Reviewer: Eric M. Turnquest, MS, CIH(U.S. Department of Energy)
Description: The second edition of this book has been expanded and updated to become a solid fundamental text on the subject of occupational/industrial hygiene.
Purpose: The purpose is to provide the reader with basic information on various aspects of industrial hygiene. Each section eloquently details a different subject matter lending the reader a good overview of the field.
Audience: This book would be useful for beginning students in the industrial hygiene field, as well as a subject matter reference for industrial hygienists and other safety and health professionals.
Features: It contains excellent illustrations and tables that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the book. The format of each chapter helps to concisely and effectively convey information to the reader. The book covers a broad spectrum of subject matter, going from basic physiology and chemical effects to sampling strategies and conducting audits. It also contains references and information on international industrial hygiene standards that would be useful for readers outside of the U.S.
Assessment: This book would be an excellent tool for teaching fundamental concepts and principles or for an industrial hygiene review course. Subjects are clearly written in an easy-to-read format, which is very useful in teaching the various subjects. The many illustrations and figures included aid in understanding the theory and practical applications of industrial hygiene.

Eric M. Turnquest

The second edition of this book has been expanded and updated to become a solid fundamental text on the subject of occupational/industrial hygiene. The purpose is to provide the reader with basic information on various aspects of industrial hygiene. Each section eloquently details a different subject matter lending the reader a good overview of the field. This book would be useful for beginning students in the industrial hygiene field, as well as a subject matter reference for industrial hygienists and other safety and health professionals. It contains excellent illustrations and tables that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the book. The format of each chapter helps to concisely and effectively convey information to the reader. The book covers a broad spectrum of subject matter, going from basic physiology and chemical effects to sampling strategies and conducting audits. It also contains references and information on international industrial hygiene standards that would be useful for readers outside of the U.S. This book would be an excellent tool for teaching fundamental concepts and principles or for an industrial hygiene review course. Subjects are clearly written in an easy-to-read format, which is very useful in teaching the various subjects. The many illustrations and figures included aid in understanding the theory and practical applications of industrial hygiene.

Booknews

An introductory (British) text in occupational hygiene for students in degree programs in the subject, as well as a guide for other health professionals. It provides general information on the recognition, evaluation, and control of work environments. This revised and updated edition (first was 1980) is considerably expanded, and the American contribution is greater. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

3 Stars from Doody