Toxicology Principles for the Industrial Hygienist

Description

This book, the most comprehensive toxicology reference, is written by industry experts specifically for the industrial hygienist. The emphasis is on basic principles and case studies that relate to the working environment. This book is recommended for classroom text as well as a professional resource. Its 36 chapters provide thorough discussions of understanding toxicology, sites of action of chemicals found in the workplace, chemical group toxicology, application of toxicological information, and sources of toxicological information. Content: Front Matter • List of Reviewers • Preface • Table of Contents •Section 1. Understanding Toxicology 1. The Role of Toxicology in Industrial Hygiene 2. Principles of Toxicology 3. Mechanisms of Toxicity 4. Disposition of Toxicants •Section 2. Sites of Action of Chemicals Found in the Workplace 5. Respiratory Toxicology 6. Dermal Toxicology 7. Systemic Effects: Cardiovascular and Renal Toxicity 8. Toxicology of Sensory Organs 9. Neurotoxicology 10. Hepatic Toxicology 11. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology 12. Immunotoxicology 13. Genetic Toxicology 14. Carcinogenesis 15. Teratogenesis •Section 3. Chemical Group Toxicology 16. Toxicology of Organic Solvents 17. Toxicology of Metals 18. Toxicology of Pesticides 19. Toxicology of Particulate Matter 20. Toxicology of Gases 21. Toxicology of Radioactive Materials 22. Toxicology of Complex Chemical Mixtures •Section 4. Application of Toxicological Information 23. Exposure Assessment 24. Risk Assessment Process for Industrial Hygienists 25. Military Toxicology for Industrial Hygienists in an Operational Context 26. Toxicology of Chemical Warfare Agents 27. Toxicology in Emergency Response Planning 28. Derivation of Occupational Exposure Limits 29. Biomonitoring 30. Industrial Chemical Hazard Communications 31. Evaluation of Industrial/Commercial Materials •Section 5. Sources of Toxicological Information 32. Toxicology Test Data 33. Regulations, Standards, and Guidelines 34. Sources of Chemical Hazard Information 35. Professional Organizations and Publications 36. Websites and Electronic Databases • Glossary Index