Industrial Toxicology Safety and Health Applications in the Workplace

"Purpose of This Book. Industrial Toxicology presents compactly and efficiently the scientific basis of toxicology as it applies to the workplace--in particular to the manufacture, storage, use, and ultimate disposal of industrial materials. The book covers the diverse chemical hazards encountered in the modern work environment and provides a practical understanding of these hazards for those concerned with protecting the health and wellbeing of people at work. Due to its emphasis on toxicological principles, we hope that this book will serve the reader both as a learning tool and as a durable professional reference. Industrial Toxicology is the direct result of the authors' and editors' involvement in a successful continuing education course presented annually at the Georgia Institute of Technology entitled 'Industrial Toxicology'. The book was written for those health professionals who need toxicological information and assistance beyond that of an introductory text in general toxicology, yet more practical than that in advanced scientific works on toxicology. In particular, we have in mind industrial hygienists, occupational physicians, safety engineers, sanitarians, occupational health nurses, safety directors, and environmental scientists."--Preface, page v.