File Format | PDF
File Size | 9.22 MB
Pages | 201
Language | English
Category | Chemistry
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Description: The purpose of
this book is to provide the user with a concise summary of the physical
properties, detection methods, handling precautions and of the biochemical and
physiological effects of gases and fumes found in the working environment so
that they may be handled safely.
The substances
dealt with in this book vary considerably in their properties, whether it be
chemical, physical or physiological, and as a consequence in the risks they
pose to health and safety and the conditions demanded of staff and workplaces
which handle them. It is therefore important not only to be able to identify
both the gases and fumes themselves, but the dangers which they pose and the
consequent measures necessary to deal with those dangers, whether it be as a
precautionary measure or in response to an incident. For these reasons the
availability of the data contained in this extremely useful book will be of
vital importance to all staff on sites where such substances are used as well
as too those who may need to react to an accident involving their use such as
fire-fighters, doctors, nurses, paramedics and other emergency response staff.
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Hazardous Gases and Fumes: A Safety Handbook