Ebook: Toxicology Principles for the Industrial Hygienist

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