By
Phillip Carson, PhD MSc AMCT CChem FRSC, Safety Liaison and Quality Assurance Manager for Unilever, UK
C J MUMFORD, Former Reader in Chemical Engineering at Aston University.
Description
"Every health and safety practitioner should have a copy of this handbook as it is not simply of value to those working in the chemical
and related industries, it is also of value to those studying for advanced health and safety qualifications."
Safety & Health Practitioner
The authors' aim with this handbook, is to provide a rapid ready-reference to help in the often complex task of handling, using
and disposing of chemicals safely and with minimum risk to people's health or damage to facilities or to the environment.
The book
provides look-up data, and concise, clear explanations of general chemical principles, physiochemical and reactive properties, toxicities
and exposure limits, flammability characteristics, monitoring techniques, personal protection and other parameters and requirements relating
to compliance with designated safe practice, control of risks to people's health and limitation of environmental impact.
Audience:
Professionals in the chemical industry, health and safety practitioners. Small market for chemical engineering students.
