Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring And Detection Devices, Christopher Hawley, 2007
Updated to the 2007 Edition of NFPA standard 472, Hazardous Materials Air Monitoring/Detection Devices explains technical information in an easy to understand manner, and provides HazMat teams with a thorough guide to effective air monitoring in emergency response situations.
Features:
provides coverage of NFPA 472, 2007 Edition, including a correlation to text to ensure users remain up to date with the latest requirements
discusses the latest trends in the HazMat field such as techniques for the detection and monitoring of nuclear, biological, and chemical agents used for terrorism
outlines step-by-step sampling strategies and operating guidelines, giving the user a systematic approach to HazMat detection
includes an overview of sick buildings and how to use detection devices to identify the source
features case studies that integrate theoretical strategies with real-life scenarios
Table of Contents:
Role of Air Monitoring in HazMat Response
Identifying the Corrosive Risk
Oxygen Level Determination
Combustible Gas Detection
Toxic Sensors
Ionizing Detection Units
Colorimetric Sampling
Other Detection Devices
Risk-Based Response
Sick Building investigation
Sampling Strategies
Warfare Agent Detection
Glossary
8 1/2" x 11", 176 pages, black and white photos and diagrams, softcover, ISBN: 978-1-4180-3831-1, BH1584 / $79.95
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