Hazardous Gases and Fumes, A Safety Handbook by Peter Warren

Product 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.
Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #3635169 in Books
* Published on: 1997-05-14
* Number of items: 1
* Binding: Hardcover
* 196 pages

Editorial Reviews

Review
This book aims to provide a concise summary of the physical properties,
detection methods, handling precautions, and the biochemical and
physiological effects of gases and fumes found at work, so that they are
safety handled.
Health and Safety at Work

This most welcome book sets out to give a clear, concise and, above all,
easily comprehensible account of the information required to handle gases
and fumes safely and appropriately.

OS & H

Review
This book aims to provide a concise summary of the physical properties,
detection methods, handling precautions, and the biochemical and
physiological effects of gases and fumes found at work, so that they are
safety handled.
Health and Safety at Work

This most welcome book sets out to give a clear, concise and, above all,
easily comprehensible account of the information required to handle gases
and fumes safely and appropriately.

OS & H

Book Info
Provides a concise summary of the physical properties, detection methods, handling precautions and the biochemical and physiological effects of gases and fumes found in the working environment. DLC: Hazardous substances.