scope:

This comprehensive, fully illustrated 5th Edition offers all-new chapters on ventilation of industrial workplaces, respiratory protection, particulates, the occupational medicine physician and the occupational health nurse.

All other chapters are extensively revised and updated. They include:

• Recognition of biological hazards

• Anatomy

• Physiology and pathology

• Recognition, evaluation and control of hazards

• Occupational health and safety professions

• • Government regulations and their impact, and resources, exposure indices and glossary
 
Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene provides a reference for those who seek to recognize, evaluate and control occupational hazards. It's a must-have manual for anyone involved in environmental, community or occupational health or related fields.