Product Key Features
Number of Pages192 Pages
Publication NameHazardous Materials Air Monitoring and Detection Devices
LanguageEnglish
SubjectTechnical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades, Fire Science, Teaching Methods & Materials / Arts & Humanities
Publication Year2006
FeaturesRevised
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaTechnology & Engineering, Education
AuthorChris Hawley
FormatPerfect
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2006-031412
ReviewsRole 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.
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal628.5/30287
Table Of ContentRole 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.
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisUpdated 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., 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. The key component to safely responding to hazardous materials is the use of a variety of detection devices for effective air monitoring. In this book, each type of air monitoring device available for emergency services is described in detail, including operating guidelines and sampling strategies. The most up-to-date information is provided along with discussion of the future trends and technology shaping this business, keeping the user at the forefront of this rapidly changing field. Also, a special section discusses the latest trend in HazMat-the detection and monitoring of hazardous agents used for terrorism.
LC Classification NumberT55.3.H3H377 2007